The bus between Vientiane and Pai takes 22h. The bus runs, on average, 6 times per week from Vientiane 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 6 times a week between Vientiane and Pai. The service departs Vientiane at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Pai at 11:30:00. All services require a transfer at Nong Khai and take an average of 22h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Pai. However, there are services departing from Nong Khai station and arriving at Pai Hotel Transfer station via Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h.
Vientiane to Pai bus services, operated by Orsuksa Tour, depart from Nong Khai station.
Vientiane to Pai bus services, operated by Pai Friendly Tour, arrive at Pai Hotel Transfer station.
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The distance between Vientiane and Pai is 464.7 km. The road distance is 704 km.
You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Pai Hotel Transfer via Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer in around 16h 1m.