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 which costs ฿950 - ฿6000 and takes 18h 55m.

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 - ฿4100.

Is there a direct bus between Pattaya and Pai?

No, there is no direct bus from Pattaya to Pai. However, there are services departing from Pattaya Pannipa and arriving at Pai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

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 bus and Mini Van which takes 18h 30m and costs ฿950 - ฿1800.

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 Pannipa Pattaya Tour, depart from Pattaya Pannipa station.

Where does the Pattaya to Pai bus arrive?

Pattaya to Pai bus services, operated by Pannipa Pattaya Tour, arrive at Mochit New Van Terminal station.

Can I drive from Pattaya to Pai?

Yes, the driving distance between Pattaya to Pai is 935 km. It takes approximately 12h 4m to drive from Pattaya to Pai.

Where can I stay near Pai?

There are 352+ hotels available in Pai.

Pattaya to Pai - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, Mini Van, and taxi

There are 11 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 Airportbus
2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane BKK - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
10h 29m
฿1,365–4,092
Minivan, bus, Mini Van
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
18h 55m
฿950–5,970
Bus, Mini Van
1. Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
18h 30m
฿975–1,745
Train, taxi
1. Take the train from Pattaya to Lat Krabangtrain 998
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khun Tantrain 13
3. Take the taxi from Khun Tan to Doi Titaxi
4. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Paitaxi
20h 22m
฿2,265–6,165
Drive 934.9 km
1. Drive from Pattaya to Paicar 934.9 km
12h 4m
฿3,307–4,777
Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van
1. Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane DMK - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
10h 45m
฿1,345–3,665
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 Airportbus
2. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane UTP - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
9h 16m
Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Lampang, bus, Mini Van
1. Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminalbus
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Lampang (LPT)plane DMK - LPT
3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Maibus
4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
11h 55m
฿1,695–4,895
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 Stationbus
2. Fly from Hua Hin Airport (HHQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane HHQ - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
13h 55m
฿2,384–5,770
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 Airportbus
2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane BKK - CEI
3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
13h 57m
฿1,645–5,652
Minivan, bus, Mini Van via Bangkok
1. Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
18h 56m
฿1,050–1,570

Pattaya to Pai by bus

49Weekly Buses

18h 30mAverage Duration

฿975Cheapest 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 Pannipa to Pai via Mochit New Van Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3, and Chiang Mai in around 18h 30m.

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