How to get from Chiang Mai to Pai

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What is the best way to travel from Chiang Mai to Pai?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Carpool to Pai from Chiang Mai. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Carpool is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
4h 20m
£5
£6
24
Car
2h 50m
£5
£31
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What is the cheapest way to reach Pai from Chiang Mai?

You can reach Pai with just £5 by taking a Bus from Prempracha Transport, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Tuesday
from £5
Wednesday
from £5
Thursday
from £6
Friday
from £6
Saturday
from £5
Sunday
from £6
Monday
from £6

    Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    12:00
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    13:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    14:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    12:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    16:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    13:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    17:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    10:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    11:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    12:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    13:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    14:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    10:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £5
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    11:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £5
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    12:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £5
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    13:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £5
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    14:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £5
  • Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    12:00
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    13:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    14:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Tinnakorn
    2h 50m
    0
    02:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    05:20
    Pai
    Happy In
    0
    Tinnakorn
    Premium Economy
    from £134
  • Tinnakorn
    2h 50m
    0
    05:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    08:20
    Pai
    Happy In
    0
    Tinnakorn
    Premium Economy
    from £134

    Cheapest Carpool Thursday

  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    12:00
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £6
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    13:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £6
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    14:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £6
  • Tinnakorn
    2h 50m
    0
    02:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    05:20
    Pai
    Happy In
    0
    Tinnakorn
    Premium Economy
    from £133
  • Tinnakorn
    2h 50m
    0
    05:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    08:20
    Pai
    Happy In
    0
    Tinnakorn
    Premium Economy
    from £133

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    10:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    11:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    12:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    13:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    14:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6

    Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    12:00
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    13:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    14:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    12:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    16:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    13:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    17:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    10:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    11:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    12:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    13:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    14:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    10:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    11:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    12:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    13:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    14:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    10:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    11:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    12:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    13:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    14:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6

What are the fastest trips from Chiang Mai to Pai?

You can get to Pai from Chiang Mai in just 2h 50m with a Carpool from Tinnakorn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 4h 0m
Wednesday
from 2h 50m
Thursday
from 2h 50m
Friday
from 4h 20m
Saturday
from 4h 0m
Sunday
from 4h 20m
Monday
from 4h 20m

    Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    12:00
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    13:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    14:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    12:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    16:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    13:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    17:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    10:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    11:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    12:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    13:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    14:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6

    Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • Tinnakorn
    2h 50m
    0
    02:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    05:20
    Pai
    Happy In
    0
    Tinnakorn
    Premium Economy
    from £134
  • Tinnakorn
    2h 50m
    0
    05:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    08:20
    Pai
    Happy In
    0
    Tinnakorn
    Premium Economy
    from £134
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    12:00
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    13:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    14:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    10:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £5
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    11:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £5
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    12:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £5
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    13:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £5
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    14:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £5

    Fastest Carpool Thursday

  • Tinnakorn
    2h 50m
    0
    02:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    05:20
    Pai
    Happy In
    0
    Tinnakorn
    Premium Economy
    from £133
  • Tinnakorn
    2h 50m
    0
    05:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    08:20
    Pai
    Happy In
    0
    Tinnakorn
    Premium Economy
    from £133
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    12:00
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £6
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    13:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £6
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    14:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £6

    Fastest Buses Friday

  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    10:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    11:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    12:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    13:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    14:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6

    Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    08:00
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    12:00
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    13:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    14:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    12:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    16:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Aya Service
    4h 0m
    0
    13:30
    Chiang Mai
    Tha Chang Cafe Chiangmai Coach Stop
    17:30
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Aya Service
    Premium Economy
    from £5
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    10:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    11:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    12:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    13:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    14:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    10:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    11:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    12:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    13:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    14:50
    Pai
    Rat Damrong
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Premium Economy
    £6

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    06:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    10:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    07:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    11:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    08:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    12:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    09:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    13:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
  • Prempracha Transport
    4h 20m
    0
    10:30
    Chiang Mai
    Arcade Coach Station
    14:50
    Pai
    Bus Station
    0
    Prempracha Transport
    Basic
    £6
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Chiang Mai to Pai

What are the most popular stations in Chiang Mai and Pai?

In Chiang Mai, you will usually depart from Bus Terminal 3, Arcade Coach Station or Bus Terminal 1 (Chang Phueak Bus Terminal), while in Pai you will be arriving at Bus Station, Happy In or Rat Damrong, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Pai from Chiang Mai? With 7 connections between 6 Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Chiang Mai and Pai, you can pay as low as £5 with a Bus from Prempracha Transport.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Carpool from Tinnakorn: you will get to Pai in just 2h 50m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Chiang Mai and Pai are Prempracha Transport, Aya Service and Tinnakorn, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Chiang Mai and Pai is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Chiang Mai Airport or to Pai Airport, and look at flights from Chiang Mai Airport, and landing at Mae Hong Son Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Chiang Mai to Pai?

The most popular companies between Chiang Mai and Pai, are Prempracha Transport, Aya Service and Tinnakorn. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

All you need to know when you travel from Chiang Mai to Pai

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Chiang Mai to Pai. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Chiang Mai to Pai

How can I reach Pai from Chiang Mai?

Every day, there are on average 7 connections between Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Pai from Chiang Mai.

How far is Pai from Chiang Mai?

The distance between Chiang Mai and Pai is 92.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Chiang Mai and Pai?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 16 kgs, and a flight 23 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Chiang Mai to Pai?

You can get to Pai with just £5 by taking a Bus from Prempracha Transport.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Pai in just 2h 50m with a Carpool from Tinnakorn.

More routes to Chiang Mai and to Pai

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Chiang Mai and to Pai. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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