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How to get fromVientiane to Paiby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Pai by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Wattay International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane VTE - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    7h 15m
    ฿5,213–10,187

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Morning market Talat Sao to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus Morning market Talat Sao - Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade 2 to Paibus bus 612|1030|1
    22h 48m
    ฿1,235–1,415

  3. Bus via Nong Khai

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Arcade 2 to Paibus bus 612|1030|1
    18h 18m
    ฿1,793–2,278

  4. Drive  703.7 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Paicar car 703.7 km
    11h 6m
    ฿4,257–6,149

  5. Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane UTH - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    8h 27m
    ฿3,096–7,221

Vientiane to Pai by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Pai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Pai via Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Chiang Mai Arcade 2 in around 18h 18m.

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