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How to get fromPhnom Penh to Paiby plane, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Phnom Penh to Pai by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Phnom Penh to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KTI - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    12h 31m
    ฿5,132–8,737

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Don Muang to Chiang Maitrain train 9
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    29h 38m
    ฿2,268–2,985

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Pai Waykeeper Van Stationbus bus Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 - Pai Waykeeper Van Station / ...
    27h 56m
    ฿3,255

  4. Fly Phnom Penh to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane KTI - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    11h 39m
    ฿5,174–11,809

  5. Bus to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minhbus bus
    2. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane SGN - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    15h 38m
    ฿5,010–10,710

  6. Bus, bus to Siem Reap, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh CMR to Siem Reap CMRbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Go Ho Travel Siem Reap to Siem Reap Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Siem Reap (SAI) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane SAI - CNX
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    16h 10m
    ฿5,257–11,957

  7. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khaosan Next Step Journey Office to Pai Bus Terminalbus bus Khaosan Next Step Journey Office - Pai Bus Terminal
    31h 57m
    ฿2,278–2,969

Phnom Penh (KTI) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,209 km
  • Duration: 12h 31m

What companies run services between Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Pai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Phnom Penh to Pai Waykeeper Van Station via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 in around 27h 56m.

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