1. Bus – Pai to Bangkok
2. Bus + Train to Bangkok
3. Bus + Flight to Bangkok
4. Private Car to Bangkok
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From Pai to Bangkok you can get by bus, bus + train, bus + flight or taxi.
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- For travelers journeying from Pai to Bangkok in Thailand, the distance spans approximately 830 kilometers by various means of transportation including bus, bus combined with train, or plane. The most efficient route entails embarking on a minivan or bus from Pai to Chiang Mai, followed by a plane journey from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Chiang Mai offers numerous direct flights to Bangkok, rendering it the swiftest mode of transport. Notably, there are no direct flights or railways linking Pai to Bangkok. Alternatively, travelers can opt for a combination of bus and train, commencing with a bus trip to Chiang Mai and then continuing by train or bus to Bangkok.
- The van / bus and plane route via Chiang Mai typically takes approximately 9-11 hours, with budget-friendly direct flights available. Conversely, traveling by bus via Chiang Mai extends the journey to around 15-17 hours, offering the most economical option to reach Bangkok from Pai, with fares ranging from $25 to $40 per person. Travelers seeking utmost comfort may consider private taxi or car services from Pai to Bangkok via Chiang Mai, albeit at a higher cost. It is advisable to secure bus/train tickets and flights online in advance. Upon arrival in Bangkok, travelers can explore southern Thailand, including destinations such as Surat Thani, a pivotal transportation hub offering ferries to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Additionally, there are travel routes available from Bangkok to Cambodia.
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- Bangkok, situated on both banks of the Chao Praya River near its estuary to the Gulf of Siam, is divided into the new and old Bangkok. The culturally rich part of the city, adorned with the Royal Palace and myriad temples, is particularly enticing to tourists. Prior to visiting Bangkok, it’s advisable to peruse information on the city’s weather conditions in Bangkok. There are four primary routes for travelers to reach Bangkok from Pai via Chiang Mai. Firstly, travelers must journey from Pai to Chiang Mai by bus or minivan.
- Chiang Mai is equipped with both a railway station and airport, with direct flights from Chiang Mai to Bangkok offering the quickest transit option. Detailed instructions on reaching Bangkok from Pai in Thailand are provided below in this article. Upon reaching Bangkok, travelers can further explore nearby historical sites, such as Ayutthaya, one of the most visited historical sites in close proximity to Bangkok.
| Transfer Mode – Pai to Bangkok: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Bus / Minivan (via Chiang Mai) | 15-17 hours | $25-40/pp |
| Bus + Sleeper Train (via Chiang Mai) | 15-18 hours | $15-60/pp |
| Bus + Plane (via Chiang Mai) | 9-11 hours | $40-100/pp |
| Private Taxi/Car | 12-13 hours | $370-500 (car) |
How do I get from Pai to Bangkok?
1. BUS / VAN from Pai to Bangkok (via Chiang Mai)
One option for land transport from Pai to Bangkok is to travel by minivan + bus via Chiang Mai. This type of transport therefore has a total of 2 steps, includes a transfer in Chiang Mai and a bus transfer from Pai to Bangkok can take approx. 15-17 hours in total (4 hours from Pai to Chiang Mai and approx. 10-15 hours from Chiang Mai to Bangkok).
However, this time may vary, depending on the transfer in Chiang Mai and also the fact that buses may be delayed during the journey. A minivan transfer to Chiang Mai will be offered by Prem Pracha or Aya Service, and from Chiang Mai to Bangkok by companies such as Sombat Tour, Nakhonchai Air, Transport Co, Cherdchai Tour, Sritawong Tour, Bangkok Busline, Viriya Tour, or others.
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Minivans and buses can depart from various locations in Pai and Chiang Mai, and in Bangkok they usually arrive at Mochit Station. You will see this information about the departure and arrival points of these buses and minivans when searching and booking tickets online.
A minivan and bus transfer from Pai to Bangkok via Chiang Mai costs a total of $25-40/pp, but this range may vary during the year or seasons. Even so, it is still a cheaper option for transportation from Pai to Bangkok, the disadvantage is the necessary transfer in Chiang Mai.
The bus timetables between Pai – Chiang Mai – Bangkok are relatively long and there are many minivans and buses running between these cities every day. You can search and book tickets from Pai to Bangkok via Chiang Mai online in advance. When booking, always read all transfer information and instructions and follow the instructions of the bus companies.
2. BUS + TRAIN from Pai to Bangkok (via Chiang Mai)
The cheapest land transfer option from Pai to Bangkok is to travel by minivan / minibus and train via Chiang Mai. There is no direct railway from Pai, so you have to take a minivan to Chiang Mai first, and from there you can use 1st to 3rd class Thai trains with seats or sleepers.
This transport option again has 2 steps and the total travel time by minivan and train from Pai to Bangkok can take approx. 15-18 hours, again the price can vary depending on the transfer in Chiang Mai. It’s good to know that the train timetable from Chiang Mai to Bangkok can be more limited.
Trains depart from Chiang Mai Railway Station and arrive at Don Mueang Station or Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station in Bangkok, see the Thai Railway Map. Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station is the main and largest railway station in the town center of Bangkok.
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The train transfer from Chiang Mai to Bangkok takes about 10-14 hours, depending on the type of train, each train may have a different travel time. A train transfer from Chiang Mai to Bangkok costs about $8-50/pp, depending on the train class and whether you use a cheaper seat or a sleeper bed in the 1st and 2nd class trains.
For this longer route, it is definitely better to choose a sleeping berth. Train tickets from Chiang Mai to Bangkok can be easily searched and purchased online in advance. You don’t need to print the tickets, you just have to save them on your phone, they have a QR code and you can prove yourself with this when you get on the train in Chiang Mai.
After booking your train ticket, you will receive an order to your entered email, where there will be tickets with this QR code. However, always read all the current information and instructions for the train transfer and follow all the stated conditions of transport.
3. BUS + FLIGHT from Pai to Bangkok (via Chiang Mai)
Another and faster transport option from Pai to Bangkok is a transfer by minivan and air connection via Chiang Mai. It is at the same time the most convenient and fastest option of transportation from Pai to Bangkok. So first you have to go to Chiang Mai airport and then you can use direct flights to Bangkok, so this transportation option also has 2 steps.
In the first step, you can use minivan and minibus transfers or even private cars, which can take you to the airport, but are more expensive than minivan transport. The total transfer time by minivan and flight from Pai to Bangkok via Chiang Mai takes about 9-11 hours, but of course this time may vary slightly.
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On the other hand, the flight schedule between Chiang Mai and Bangkok is very long and direct flights are offered by various companies such as Thai VietJet, Tha AirAsia, Nok Air, Thai Lion Air, Thai Airways or Bangkok Air. A direct flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok costs between $40-100/pp, these prices can vary throughout the year and are mostly prices for Economy class flights.
Flights are operated to Suvarnabhumi International Airport and Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok. Therefore, these flights may have certain restrictions, for example in the maximum weight of carried luggage, so always read all the instructions and information for the flights and follow all the instructions. You can easily search and buy tickets from Chiang Mai to Bangkok online in advance.
4. TAXI / CAR from Pai to Bangkok (via Chiang Mai)
The most expensive transfer option from Pai to Bangkok is private car/taxi with driver. Companies such as Glassflower and Kanokwan Travel offer you this option of transportation with modern cars. These private companies offer modern smaller classic cars, SUVs and even multi-passenger minivans on the route from Pai to Bangkok.
Minivans can be suitable for those traveling in a group of several people at once. The advantage of this transport option is that you will avoid changing in Chiang Mai and will not have any other stops on the way to Bangkok. Transfer by private car/taxi with driver from Pai to Bangkok takes about 12-13 hours, but this time may vary, depending on your specific route, where you will go and where you will leave from.
You can choose your departure point in Pai and your arrival point in Bangkokok. The price for a private car transfer with a driver from Pai to Bangkok ranges from $370-500/car. However, you can calculate the fare for individual passengers in the car. These prices vary depending on the type of car you choose, smaller classic cars are usually a cheaper option than larger minivans or multi-passenger SUVs.
Once again, you can easily search, view and book your private chauffeured car/taxi from Pai to Bangkok in Thailand online ahead of time. A private transfer can be relatively convenient, but due to the higher price per ride, it is not a suitable transfer option for low-cost travelers.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel route from Pai to Bangkok:
1. How to book tickets, flights, private car from Pai to Bangkok?
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- Book tickets, flights or private car/taxi from Pai to Bangkok on 12go.asia ➜.
- You can book another tourist route, e.g. Chiang Mai > Bangkok, Chiang Mai > Chiang Rai…
2. What is the travel time from Pai to Bangkok?
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- Travel by bus/minivan from Pai to Bangkok takes about 15-17 hours.
- Travel by bus + train from Pai to Bangkok takes about 15-17 hours.
- Travel by bus + plane from Pai to Bangkok (via Chiang Mai) takes about 9-11 hours.
- Travel by private taxi/car from Pai to Bangkok takes about 12-13 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Pai to Bangkok?
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- Transfer by bus/minivan from Pai to Bangkok costs about $25-40/pp.
- Transfer by bus + train from Pai to Bangkok costs about $15-60/pp.
- Transfer by bus + plane from Pai to Bangkok costs about $40-100/pp.
- Transfer by private taxi/car from Pai to Bangkok costs about $300-550 (vehicle, minivan).
4. What is the travel distance from Pai to Bangkok?
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- Travel distance from Pai to Bangkok is about 830 km by road and about 750 by bus+plane.
5. What is the most cheapest way of travel from Pai to Bangkok?
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- The most cheapest way of transport to Bangkok from Pai in Thailand is to travel by minivan + train via Chiang Mai.
6. What is the best and fastest way of transport from Pai to Bangkok?
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- The best and fastest way how to get to Bangkok from Pai is to travel minivan and plane via Chiang Mai. There are various direct flights of various thai airlines every day from Chiang Mai to Bangkok (no flights from Pai to Bangkok).
7. Are there also some private cars/vehicles to Bangkok for a group of people?
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- Yes, from Pai to Bangkok you can also travel by private vehicle/car or taxi. There are various vehicles, minivans or SUV between Pai – Chiang Mai – Bangkok. It is a good way of getting to Bangkok from Pai if you are traveling in a group of people. You can also take a private taxi/car to Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airpots in Bangkok.
8. Is there also a direct train or direct flight from Pai to Bangkok?
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- No, there is no direct train between Pai and Bangkok, but there is a train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. There are seat or sleeper trains of Thai Railways. There are no direct flights from Pai to Bangkok, but there are flights from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Direct flight from Chiang Mai to Bangkok is the most fastest option of transfer.
9. Where you should stay in Bangkok?
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- It is better to stay in the town center of Bangkok. There are modern accommodation facilities in the town or around the town center. You can check cheap hotels in Bangkok , hostels in Bangkok or luxury hotels in Bangkok .
10. I´am arrived to Bangkok, where to go?
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- Bangkok is the most biggest transport hub in the north of Thailand, you can travel by various ways to various tourist sites, e.g. travel by plane to Krabi or you can take a sleeper train to Hua Hin. From Hua Hin you can travel by train/bus or plane to southern Thailand. You can also travel to Cambodia and visit Angkor Wat in Siem Reap.
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