What is the cheapest way to get from Pakse to Chiang Mai?

The cheapest way to get from Pakse to Chiang Mai is to taxi and drive and train which costs ฿650 - ฿2500 and takes 22h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pakse to Chiang Mai?

The fastest way to get from Pakse to Chiang Mai is to fly which takes 7h 33m and costs ฿5500 - ฿20000.

Is there a direct bus between Pakse and Chiang Mai?

No, there is no direct bus from Pakse to Chiang Mai. However, there are services departing from Pakse and arriving at Chiang Mai via Ubon Ratchathani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

How far is it from Pakse to Chiang Mai?

The distance between Pakse and Chiang Mai is 886 km. The road distance is 1039.7 km.

How do I travel from Pakse to Chiang Mai without a car?

The best way to get from Pakse to Chiang Mai without a car is to bus which takes 20h 55m and costs ฿1400 - ฿2500.

How long does it take to get from Pakse to Chiang Mai?

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Pakse to Chiang Mai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pakse to Chiang Mai bus from?

Pakse to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Green Paradise, depart from Pakse station.

Bus or fly from Pakse to Chiang Mai?

The best way to get from Pakse to Chiang Mai is to bus which takes 20h 55m and costs ฿1400 - ฿2500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs ฿5500 - ฿20000 and takes 7h 33m.

Where does the Pakse to Chiang Mai bus arrive?

Pakse to Chiang Mai bus services, operated by Green Paradise, arrive at Ubon Ratchathani station.

Can I drive from Pakse to Chiang Mai?

Yes, the driving distance between Pakse to Chiang Mai is 1040 km. It takes approximately 15h 33m to drive from Pakse to Chiang Mai.

How do I get a bus ticket from Pakse to Chiang Mai?

Book your Pakse to Chiang Mai bus tickets online with 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Chiang Mai?

There are 3368+ hotels available in Chiang Mai.

Pakse to Chiang Mai - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Pakse to Chiang Mai by bus, plane, taxi, car, train, or night bus

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Bus to Ubon Ratchathani Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus
2. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane UBP - CNX
8h 23m
฿3,297–5,871
Taxi, drive, train
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Pakse to Vangtaotaxi
2. Drive from Vangtao to Ubon Ratchathanicar
3. Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Ayutthayatrain
4. Take the train from Ayutthaya to Chiang Maitrain
22h 50m
฿687–2,482
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pakse to Ubon Ratchathanibus
2. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Chiang Maibus 874
20h 55m
฿1,477–2,421
Night bus, bus
1. Take the nightbus from Pakse to Vientianenightbus
2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
31h 30m
฿2,344–3,298
Fly from Pakse International Airport
1. Fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane PKZ - CNX
7h 33m
฿5,500–20,000
Drive 1,039.7 km
1. Drive from Pakse to Chiang Maicar 1,039.7 km
15h 33m
฿6,159–8,896

Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

84Weekly Planes

4h 11mAverage Duration

฿2,426Cheapest Price

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Distance: 886 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Pakse, Laos and Chiang Mai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Pakse to Chiang Mai via Ubon Ratchathani in around 20h 55m. Alternatively, Greater Bay Airlines, HK Express, and four other airlines fly from Pakse International Airport (PKZ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) twice daily.

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