The average bus between Pattaya and Pai takes 16h 40m and the fastest bus takes 16h. The bus service runs several times per day from Pattaya 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 Pattaya and Pai. The earliest departure is at 5:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Pattaya is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Pai at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Mochit New Van Terminal and take an average of 16h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Pattaya to Pai. However, there are services departing from Pattaya station and arriving at Pai station via Mochit New Van Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.
Pattaya to Pai bus services, operated by Pannipa Pattaya Tour, depart from Pattaya Pannipa station.
Pattaya to Pai bus services, operated by Pannipa Pattaya Tour, arrive at Pai station.
The distance between Pattaya and Pai is 760.5 km. The road distance is 948 km.
You can take a bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Pai via Mochit New Van Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Chiang Mai in around 18h 5m.