How to travel from Chumphon to Pai, Thailand
The distance between Chumphon and Pai is around 1,134km (704 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Chumphon to Pai by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pai → Chumphon if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Bus
Fly from Chumphon (CJM) to Chiang Mai (CNX) then take the bus to Pai.
- Duration7h 15m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costTHB 4,685($130)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Hua Hin then Chiang Mai and then to Pai.
- Duration20h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 1,815($50)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Train and Taxi
Take the train to Bang Sue Junction and then to Chiang Mai then take a taxi to Pai.
- Duration19h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costTHB 2,580($71)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chumphon and Pai
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chumphon to Pai by plane, bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,345 ($37) and will take around 19h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,685 ($130).
The distance between Chumphon and Pai is around 1,134km (704 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,000km (622 miles)
It takes around 7h 15m to get from Chumphon and Pai by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 18h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chumphon to Pai is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 15m and will set you back approx THB 4,685 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Chumphon and Pai, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,345 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chumphon and Pai. We recommend that you fly from Chumphon (CJM) to Chiang Mai (CNX) then take the bus to Pai. instead which will take 7h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chumphon and Pai. It typically takes around 20h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chumphon to Pai. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hua Hin and Chiang Mai. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 20h 30m.
Fame Tour, Sombat Tour, Prem Pracha, Greenbus Thailand, Phetprasert Tour and Nakhonchai Air run regular bus services between Chumphon and Pai. Buses run twice daily and take around 20h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chumphon to Pai. We recommend that you fly from Chumphon (CJM) to Chiang Mai (CNX) then take the bus to Pai. instead which will take 7h 15m.
The closest major airport to Pai is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) (CNX) which is approximately 86km (53 miles) from Pai. Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) (CEI) and Lampang Airport (LPT) (LPT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Chumphon and Pai. The distance is around 1,272km (790 miles) by road and it will take around 18h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chumphon to Pai is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around THB 4,685 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chumphon and Pai
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Bus + 3 similar | 7h 15m | THB 4,685($130) | twice daily | 1,134km (704 miles) |
| Bus to Ranong, plane | 7h 45m | THB 4,320($120) | every 20 mins | 1,424km (885 miles) |
| Bus to Ranong, plane | 8h 25m | THB 5,885($160) | every 20 mins | 1,371km (852 miles) |
| Bus and Plane | 8h 55m | THB 3,925($110) | 4 times a day | 1,386km (861 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 20h 30m | THB 1,815($50) | twice daily | 1,277km (794 miles) |
| Bus via Phitsanulok | 21hrs | THB 2,145($59) | once daily | 1,322km (822 miles) |
Train and Taxi + 1 similar | 19h 40m | THB 2,580($71) | every 4 hours | 1,358km (844 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 19h 40m | THB 1,345($37) | twice daily | 1,267km (787 miles) |
Drive | 18h 10m | THB 4,105($115) | on demand | 1,272km (790 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chumphon and Pai
Bus companies
Prem Pracha
Fame Tour
Sombat Tour
Greenbus Thailand
Phetprasert Tour
Airlines
Nok Air
Thai AirAsia
Thai Lion Mentari
Thai Vietjet Air
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airports near Pai
The following major airports near Pai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
- Distance
- 86km (53 miles) from Pai
Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
- Distance
- 165km (102 miles) from Pai
Lampang Airport (LPT)
- Distance
- 165km (102 miles) from Pai