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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chiang Rai and Pai takes 8h 48m and the fastest bus takes 6h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chiang Rai 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.

8h 48m
Duration
308 km
Distance
฿819
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Bus, Mini Van

best
  1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus Chiang Rai
  2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
8h 35m
฿524–819

Chiang Rai to Pai bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Chiang Rai and Pai. The earliest departure is at 8:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chiang Rai is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Pai at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 307.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Pai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Pai via Chiang Mai in around 8h 35m.

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