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How to get fromLaos to Paiby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Laos to Pai by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport, Mini Van

    best
    1. Fly from Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane LPQ - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    7h 9m
    ฿5,290–8,375

  2. Bus, Mini Van via Udon Thani

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Chiang Maibus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    20h 40m
    ฿870–1,759

  3. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    18h 30m
    ฿1,787–2,163

  4. Drive 703.7 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Paicar car 703.7 km
    11h 6m
    ฿4,147–5,990

  5. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane UTH - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    9h 50m
    ฿2,482–5,275

Laos to Pai by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿870Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 500.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Laos and Pai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Pai via Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Chiang Mai in around 18h 30m.

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