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

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There are 7 ways to get from Pai to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge by bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Udon Thani International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waykeeper Pai to Chiang Mai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Udon Thani International Airport (UTH)plane plane CNX - UTH
    3. Take the bus from Udon Thani Airport to Nong Khai Minivan Stationbus bus
    7h 43m
    ฿3,325–5,475

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Nong Khai Bus Terminalbus bus Pai - Nong Khai Bus Terminal
    16h 6m
    ฿1,393–1,408

  3. Drive  726.7 km

    1. Drive from Pai to First Thai–Lao Friendship Bridgecar car 726.7 km
    11h 36m
    ฿3,331–4,811

  4. Bus, fly to Wattay International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Waykeeper Pai to Chiang Mai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Wattay International Airport (VTE)plane plane CNX - VTE
    10h 14m
    ฿5,412–8,612

  5. Bus, fly to Luang Prabang International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Waykeeper Pai to Chiang Mai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Luang Prabang International Airport (LPQ)plane plane CNX - LPQ
    3. Take the train from Luang Prabang station to Vientiane stationtrain train
    8h 39m
    ฿5,785–9,745

  6. Bus, fly to Khon Kaen Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Waykeeper Pai to Chiang Mai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Khon Kaen Airport (KKC)plane plane CNX - KKC
    3. Take the train from Khon Kaen to Nong Khaitrain train
    10h 2m
    ฿2,654–5,514

  7. Bus via Vientiane Transfer

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Morning market Talat Saobus bus Pai - Morning market Talat Sao
    21h 16m
    ฿1,430

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,736Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 622.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

Tara Tour and Travel operates a bus from Pai to Nong Khai Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,300–2,400 and the journey takes 16h.

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