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There are 4 ways to get from Vientiane to Pai by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, Mini Van

    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 to Paibus bus
    9h 34m
    ฿5,623–8,631

  2. Bus, Mini Van via Udon Thani

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Vientiane Talat Sao Station to Udon Thanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Udon Thani to Chiang Maibus bus 876
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    20h 40m
    ฿870–1,759

  3. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    18h 30m
    ฿1,788–2,164

  4. Drive 703.7 km

    1. Drive from Vientiane to Paicar car 703.7 km
    11h 6m
    ฿4,166–6,017

Vientiane to Pai by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration20h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿870Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 34m

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 in around 18h 30m.

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