The average bus between Bangkok and Pai takes 13h 40m and the fastest bus takes 12h 45m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bangkok to Pai. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bangkok and Pai. The earliest departure is at 8:15 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Bangkok is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Pai at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal and take an average of 13h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok to Pai. However, there are services departing from Bangkok station and arriving at Pai station via Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
Bangkok to Pai bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
Bangkok to Pai bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Pai station.
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The distance between Bangkok and Pai is 660.7 km. The road distance is 801 km.
You can take a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Pai via Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal and Chiang Mai in around 15h 30m.