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How to get fromJinghong to Paiby plane, bus, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Jinghong to Pai by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Jinghong, Mini Van

    best
    1. Fly from Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeJHG - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
    7h 39m
    ฿4,674–10,473

  2. Train, bus, Mini Van

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Luang Prabang stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Luang Prabang to Chiang Maibus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
    28h 29m
    ฿1,490–6,077

  3. Train, bus, Mini Van via Nong Khai

    1. Take the train from Xishuangbanna Station to Vientiane stationtrain
    2. Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
    24h 6m
    ฿2,684–3,733

  4. Drive 561.4 km

    1. Drive from Jinghong to Paicar561.4 km
    9h 49m
    ฿2,262–3,267

  5. Drive to Kengtung, fly, Mini Van

    1. Drive from Jinghong to Kengtung (KET)car
    2. Fly from Kengtung (KET) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeKET - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
    21h 17m
    ฿3,352–14,496

Jinghong (JHG) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Jinghong, China and Pai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Jinghong to Pai. However, you can take the taxi to Jinghong (JHG) airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, take the bus to Waroros Market, take the bus to Chiang Mai Terminal 2, walk to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Pai. Alternatively, you can take a train from Xishuangbanna Station to Pai via Vientiane station, Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Chiang Mai in around 24h 6m.

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