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.
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.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Jed Yod Cafe station and arriving at Pai Hotel Transfer station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 6m.
Chiang Rai to Pai bus services, operated by Pai Friendly Tour, depart from Jed Yod Cafe station.
Chiang Rai to Pai bus services, operated by Pai Friendly Tour, arrive at Pai Hotel Transfer station.
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The distance between Chiang Rai and Pai is 158.1 km. The road distance is 266 km.
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.