What is the cheapest way to get from Pattaya to Pai?

The cheapest way to get from Pattaya to Pai is to Minivan and bus and Mini Van via Bangkok which costs ฿950 - ฿1500 and takes 19h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pattaya to Pai?

The fastest way to get from Pattaya to Pai is to bus and fly and Mini Van which takes 10h 29m and costs ฿1300 - ฿4900.

Is there a direct bus between Pattaya and Pai?

No, there is no direct bus from Pattaya station to Pai. However, there are services departing from Pattaya T-Tour Station and arriving at Pai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.

How far is it from Pattaya to Pai?

The distance between Pattaya and Pai is 859 km. The road distance is 934.9 km.

How do I travel from Pattaya to Pai without a car?

The best way to get from Pattaya to Pai without a car is to Minivan and bus and Mini Van which takes 18h 55m and costs ฿950 - ฿6000.

How long does it take to get from Pattaya to Pai?

It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Pattaya to Pai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pattaya to Pai bus from?

Pattaya to Pai bus services, operated by Pattaya T-Tour, depart from Pattaya T-Tour Station.

Where does the Pattaya to Pai bus arrive?

Pattaya to Pai bus services, operated by Pattaya T-Tour, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Pattaya to Pai?

Yes, the driving distance between Pattaya to Pai is 935 km. It takes approximately 12h 5m to drive from Pattaya to Pai.

Where can I stay near Pai?

There are 350+ hotels available in Pai.

Pattaya to Pai - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, Mini Van, and Minivan

There are 10 ways to get from Pattaya to Pai by bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van
best
1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airport
2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)BKK - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Pai
10h 29m
฿1,366–4,847
Minivan, bus, Mini Van
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Pai
18h 55m
฿950–5,970
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Pattaya to Lat Krabang998
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khun Tan13
3. Take the taxi from Khun Tan to Doi Ti
4. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Pai
20h 22m
฿2,387–4,580
Drive 934.9 km
1. Drive from Pattaya to Pai934.9 km
12h 5m
฿3,300–4,766
Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van
1. Take the train from Pattaya to Makkasan
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)DMK - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Pai
11h 15m
฿1,380–4,300
Bus to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van
1. Take the bus from Pattaya Bus Terminal to Utapao Airport
2. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)UTP - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Pai
9h 16m
Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Lampang, bus, Mini Van
1. Take the train from Pattaya to Makkasan
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Lampang (LPT)DMK - LPT
3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Mai
4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Pai
12h 25m
฿1,630–4,530
Bus to Hua Hin Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van
1. Take the bus from Pattaya North Bus Station to New Hua Hin Bus Station
2. Fly from Hua Hin Airport (HHQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)HHQ - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Pai
13h 55m
฿2,514–5,121
Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus, Mini Van
1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airport
2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)BKK - CEI
3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai
4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Pai
13h 57m
฿1,646–4,707
Minivan, bus, Mini Van via Bangkok
1. Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Pai
19h 30m
฿950–1,470

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

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1h 22mAverage Duration

฿984Cheapest Price

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Distance: 859.1 km
Duration: 10h 29m

What companies run services between Pattaya, Thailand and Pai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Pai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Chiang Mai in around 18h 55m.

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