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How to get fromPai to Chiang Maiby bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Pai to Chiang Mai by bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Pai Hotel Transfer to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transferbus bus Pai Hotel Transfer - Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer / ...
    2h 30m
    ฿190–260
  2. Drive  124.9 km

    1. Drive from Pai to Chiang Maicar car 124.9 km
    2h 10m
    ฿552–797
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Pai to Chiang Maitaxi taxi 124.9 km
    2h 10m
    ฿1,400–1,800
  4. Private Transfer

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Pai to Chiang Maishuttle bus
    2h 24m
    ฿5,950

Pai to Chiang Mai by bus

Calendar147Weekly Buses
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿190Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Pai, Thailand and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

Pai Friendly Tour operates a bus from Pai Hotel Transfer to Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿875 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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