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How to get fromPai to Sri Lankaby bus or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Pai to Sri Lanka by bus or plane

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  1. Mini Van to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CNX - CMB
    12h 46m
    Rs 79,998–187,268

  2. Mini Van, bus to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    3. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CEI - CMB
    17h 3m
    Rs 65,100–175,270

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration8h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRs 64,078Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,581 km
  • Duration: 12h 46m

What companies run services between Pai, Thailand and Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Pai to Sri Lanka. However, you can take the bus to Chiang Mai, walk to Nakhon Chai Air Chiang Mai, take the bus to Tha Pae Gate, walk to วัดพวกช้าง Wat Puak Chang, take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Chiang Mai, take the bus to Chiang Rai, take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Negombo.

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