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How to get fromSydney to Paiby plane or bus

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

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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)plane plane SYD - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    20h 27m
    ฿8,708–19,947

  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)plane plane SYD - CEI
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    24h 38m
    ฿9,728–23,757

  3. Fly to Sukhothai Airport, Minivan, Mini Van

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Sukhothai Airport (THS)plane plane SYD - THS
    2. Take the bus from Sukhothai Historical Park to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    29h 17m
    ฿11,478–25,827

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration15h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket฿9,666Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,203.8 km
  • Duration: 20h 27m

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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