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How to get fromNakhon Ratchasima to Paiby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pai by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Ayutthayatrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayutthaya to Chiang Maitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Paitaxi taxi
    17h 58m
    ฿1,735–3,562

  2. Bus, Mini Van

    cheapest
    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

  3. Drive 821 km

    1. Drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Paicar car 821 km
    12h 24m
    ฿3,117–4,502

  4. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van

    1. Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Don Muangtrain train
    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
    12h 24m
    ฿1,592–4,042

  5. 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
    ฿1,814–3,995

  6. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Lampang, bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Don Muangtrain train
    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 44m
    ฿2,292–6,372

  7. 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 18m
    ฿2,171–3,909

Nakhon Ratchasima to Pai by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration18hAverage Duration
Ticket฿998Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 837.8 km
  • Duration: 17h 58m

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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