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There are 6 ways to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pai by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, Mini Van

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    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    18h
    ฿998–1,475

  2. Drive 821.2 km

    1. Drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Paicar car 821.2 km
    12h 24m
    ฿3,042–4,394

  3. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane DMK - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    11h 40m
    ฿1,485–3,855

  4. Bus, Public Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rangsit to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane BKK - CNX
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    12h 31m
    ฿1,614–4,595

  5. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Lampang, bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Lampang (LPT)plane plane DMK - LPT
    3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Maibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    13h 1m
    ฿2,385–5,285

  6. Bus to Khon Kaen Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Khon Kaenbus bus
    2. Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KKC - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    13h 13m
    ฿2,084–4,476

Nakhon Ratchasima to Pai by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket฿998Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand and Pai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pai via Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 3 and Chiang Mai in around 18h.

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