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Trip Overview

The average bus between Chiang Rai and Pai takes 5h 19m and the fastest bus takes 2h 38m. 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.

5h 19m
Duration
266 km
Distance
฿1,600
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Chiang Rai to Pai bus times

Buses run twice daily between Chiang Rai and Pai. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chiang Rai is at 6:30 AM which arrives into Pai at 9:08 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    bus bus 2h 38m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    bus bus 8h • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 38m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    bus bus 8h • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 38m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    bus bus 8h • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 38m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    bus bus 8h • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 38m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    bus bus 8h • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 38m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    bus bus 8h • Direct
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    bus bus 2h 38m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 266 km
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

Pai Friendly Tour operates a bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Pai Hotel Transfer once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,612 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Yortdoy Travel also services this route once daily.

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