The average bus between Pai and Patong takes 34h 22m and the fastest bus takes 29h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Pai to Patong. 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 Patong. The earliest departure is at 3:00 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Pai is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Patong at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Chiang Mai and take an average of 34h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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29h 20m • 3 changes
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40h 25m • 3 changes
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40h 25m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Pai to Patong. However, there are services departing from Pai station and arriving at Patong station via Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 22m.
Pai to Patong bus services, operated by Prem Pracha, depart from Pai station.
Pai to Patong bus services, operated by Prem Pracha, arrive at Thalang, Phuket station.
Book your Pai to Patong bus tickets online with Prem Pracha, Sritawong Tour and 2 other operators.
The distance between Pai and Patong is 1,274.6 km. The road distance is 1,646 km.
You can take a bus from Pai to Patong via Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Thalang, Phuket, and Thalang Public Health Office in around 29h 47m.