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How to get fromPai to Kathmanduby bus, plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Pai to Kathmandu by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Mini Van to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane CNX - KTM
    13h 35m
    $217–369

  2. Mini Van, bus to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus bus
    3. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)plane plane CEI - KTM
    16h 58m
    $149–389

  3. Drive 2,555.7 km

    1. Drive from Pai to Kathmanducar car 2,555.7 km
    41h 6m
    $327–472

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pai, Thailand and Kathmandu, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Pai to Kathmandu. However, you can take the bus to Chiang Mai, walk to Nakhon Chai Air Chiang Mai, take the bus to Tha Pae Gate, walk to วัดพวกช้าง Wat Puak Chang, take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), walk to Tribhuvan International Airport, then take the line 5 bus to Singhadurbar. Alternatively, you can drive from Pai to Kathmandu in around 41h 6m.

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