The average bus between Pai and Pakse takes 25h 45m and the fastest bus takes 24h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pai to Pakse. 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 Pai and Pakse. The earliest departure is at 12:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Pai is at 3:00 PM which arrives into Pakse at 6:00 PM. All services require a transfer at Chiang Mai and take an average of 25h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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27h • 2 changes
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24h 30m • 2 changes
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27h • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Pai to Pakse? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Pai to Pakse. However, there are services departing from Pai station and arriving at Pakse station via Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 45m.
Pai to Pakse bus services, operated by Prem Pracha, depart from Pai station.
Pai to Pakse bus services, operated by Prem Pracha, arrive at Pakse station.
The distance between Pai and Pakse is 912.3 km. The road distance is 1,218 km.
You can take a bus from Pai to Pakse via Chiang Mai and Ubon Ratchathani in around 25h 55m.