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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Pai by plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)planeSYD - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
    21h 17m
    ฿8,597–17,750

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

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)planeSYD - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
    24h 20m
    ฿11,927–31,510

  3. Fly to Sukhothai Airport, taxi, Minivan, Mini Van

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sukhothai Airport (THS)planeSYD - THS
    2. Take the taxi from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Sukhothai Historical Parktaxi
    3. Take the bus from Sukhothai Historical Park to Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 2bus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
    28h 54m
    ฿9,388–21,541

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration16h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket฿8,137Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Pai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Pai. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, take the bus to Waroros Market, take the bus to Chiang Mai Terminal 2, walk to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Pai. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), take the taxi to Chiang Rai, take the bus to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Pai.

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