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How to get fromPai to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgeby bus, plane, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pai to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge by bus, plane, taxi, or car

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  1. Mini Van to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Udon Thani International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane CNX - UTH
    3. Take the taxi from Udon-Thani-Airport-UTH to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgetaxi taxi
    8h 8m
    ฿2,612–5,330

  2. Mini Van, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Nong Khaibus bus
    16h 30m
    ฿1,672–2,055

  3. Drive 726.7 km

    1. Drive from Pai to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgecar car 726.7 km
    11h 36m
    ฿2,732–3,945

  4. Mini Van to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane CNX - VTE
    11h 14m
    ฿5,312–8,940

  5. Mini Van, bus to Lampang, fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Lampangbus bus
    3. Fly from Lampang (LPT) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane LPT - VTE
    21h 59m
    ฿5,307–14,760

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,753Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 628 km
  • Duration: 8h 8m

What companies run services between Pai, Thailand and First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Pai to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge via Chiang Mai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Nong Khai in around 16h 30m.

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