How to travel from Pai to Chiang Mai, Thailand

There are several options for getting from Pai to Chiang Mai by bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around THB 365 ($10) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 2,000 ($55).

The distance between Pai and Chiang Mai is around 130km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 85km (53 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Pai and Chiang Mai by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pai to Chiang Mai is to take a taxi which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx THB 2,000 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Pai and Chiang Mai, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around THB 365 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Pai and Chiang Mai. We recommend that you take a taxi to Chiang Mai. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pai and Chiang Mai. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Pai and Chiang Mai with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 3 hours and takes 3hrs.

Prem Pracha run regular bus services between Pai and Chiang Mai. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pai to Chiang Mai. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiang Mai. instead which will take 3hrs.

The closest major airport to Chiang Mai is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) (CNX) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Chiang Mai. Lampang Airport (LPT) (LPT) and Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) (CEI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Pai and Chiang Mai. The distance is around 130km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pai to Chiang Mai is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around THB 365 ($10).