There are 5 ways to get from Vientiane to Pai by train, bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Nong Khai to Tha Phratrain 134
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Maibus 874 / ...
- Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Paitaxi
11h 22m฿2,184–4,269Bus, Mini Van
cheapest- Take the bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
18h 30m฿1,822–1,897Drive 703.6 km
- Drive from Vientiane to Paicar 703.6 km
11h 6m฿3,917–5,658Fly from Wattay International Airport, Mini Van
- Fly from Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane VTE - CNX
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
8h 44m฿4,148–8,578Bus to Udon Thani International Airport, fly, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Udon Kaew office, Nong Khai to Udon Thani Airportbus
- Fly from Udon Thani International Airport (UTH) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane UTH - CNX
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
9h 47m฿2,074–4,723
Wattay International Airport (VTE) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vientiane to Pai is to bus and Mini Van which costs ฿1800 - ฿1900 and takes 18h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Vientiane to Pai is to fly and Mini Van which takes 8h 44m and costs ฿4100 - ฿9000.
No, there is no direct bus from Vientiane to Pai. However, there are services departing from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office and arriving at Pai via Nong Khai and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
The distance between Vientiane and Pai is 1327 km. The road distance is 703.6 km.
The best way to get from Vientiane to Pai without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 18h 30m and costs ฿1800 - ฿1900.
It takes approximately 11h 22m to get from Vientiane to Pai, including transfers.
Vientiane to Pai bus services, operated by Orsuksa Tour, depart from Nong Khai station.
Vientiane to Pai bus services, operated by Orsuksa Tour, arrive at Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vientiane to Pai is 704 km. It takes approximately 11h 6m to drive from Vientiane to Pai.
There are 352+ hotels available in Pai.
What companies run services between Vientiane, Laos and Pai, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Vientiane Phanthavong Tour Office to Pai via Nong Khai, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Chiang Mai in around 18h 30m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,800–8,500
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–4,000
- Website
- en.ceair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport via Kunming
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,900–13,000
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–11,000
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Udon Thani International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–11,000
- Website
- laoairlines.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport via Luang Prabang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿5,500–8,000
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Wattay International Airport to Chiang Mai International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿6,000–16,000
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Nong Khai to Tha Phra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿230–1,700
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿230–310
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿700–1,000
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿460–650
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿1,300–1,700
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- info@phetprasert.com
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Phitsanulok to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿330–460
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿340–400
- Phone
- 053-245-566
- info.prempracha@gmail.com
- Website
- premprachatransports.com
Bus from Chiang Mai to Pai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿190–260
- Website
- https://www.premprachatransports.com/
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/prem-pracha
- Phone
- 084-2626003
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Nong Khai to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,445
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–1,800
The Best Taxi Chiang Mai
- Phone
- +66 988237385
- Website
- thebesttaxichiangmai.com
Grab Taxi
- Phone
- +66 061 494 6191
- Website
- grab.com
Chiang Mai Aiport
- Phone
- +66 53 201307
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.