Bus Pai to Chiang Mai: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Pai to Chiang Mai from various bus operators like Prempracha Transport for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	7:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	10:55 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	8:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	11:55 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	9:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	12:55 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	10:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	1:55 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/6/2025 10:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	11:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	2:55 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/6/2025 11:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/6/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	7:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	10:55 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	8:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	11:55 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/8/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	9:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	12:55 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/8/2025 9:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/8/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	10:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	1:55 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/8/2025 10:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/8/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	11:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	2:55 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/8/2025 11:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/8/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	7:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	10:55 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/9/2025 7:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	8:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	11:55 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/9/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	9:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	12:55 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/9/2025 9:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/9/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	10:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	1:55 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/9/2025 10:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/9/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	11:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	2:55 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/9/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	7:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	10:55 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/11/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	8:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	11:55 AM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/11/2025 11:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	9:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	12:55 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/11/2025 12:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	10:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	1:55 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/11/2025 10:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Prempracha Transport	3h 55m	11:00 AM	Pai	Rat Damrong	2:55 PM	Chiang Mai	Arcade Bus Station	Premium Economy	$8	A Bus from Prempracha Transport goes from Rat Damrong, Pai (Thailand) at 12/11/2025 11:00:00 AM to Arcade Bus Station, Chiang Mai (Thailand) arriving at 12/11/2025 2:55:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Pai to Chiang Mai is $6 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Pai and Chiang Mai

See here how frequent the connections between Pai and Chiang Mai are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily buses from Pai to Chiang Mai. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 24 daily coaches between Pai and Chiang Mai.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 60 buses from Pai to Chiang Mai, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Pai and Chiang Mai, with 44 offers.

Facts about the bus from Pai to Chiang Mai

Compare all providers like Prempracha Transport that travel 26 times every day by bus from Pai to Chiang Mai in one click! Book your bus ticket from Pai to Chiang Mai starting from $6!

Cheapest Bus	$6
Fastest Bus	3h 55m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	26 Ø
Distance	57.4 miles
Bus Companies	Prempracha Transport

Cheapest bus connections from Pai to Chiang Mai

Every day, 26 buses from 1 bus companies leave Pai for Chiang Mai: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

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Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$210

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

$210

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$210

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$210

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Pai to Chiang Mai

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Pai to Chiang Mai, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $6, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Pai to Chiang Mai. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $8.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Pai to Chiang Mai, with $7. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $7.

How to save money travelling from Pai to Chiang Mai

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Pai to Chiang Mai in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Pai to Chiang Mai, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Pai to Chiang Mai are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Pai to Chiang Mai

These are the most booked bus companies between Pai to Chiang Mai from our users.

Prempracha Transport from Pai to Chiang Mai

Here you will find the key facts about the Prempracha Transport bus route Pai to Chiang Mai:

Cheapest Price	$7
Fastest Bus	3h 55m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Last Bus	5:30 PM
Daily Connections	26 Ø
Found on	12/4/2025

All bus stations and stops in Pai and Chiang Mai

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Pai and Chiang Mai.

Rat Damrong

Bus Station

Happy In

Singharat Rd

Arcade Bus Station

Kaeonawarat Rd

Bus Terminal 3

Tambon Wat Ket, Mueang Chiang Mai District

Tha Phae Gate Old City

Rachadamnoen Rd

Bus Terminal 1 (Chang Phueak Bus Terminal)

Railway Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Pai to Chiang Mai? Compare all modes of transports from Pai to Chiang Mai.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Pai to Chiang Mai

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Pai to Chiang Mai? Or which bus companies serve the route Pai to Chiang Mai? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Pai to Chiang Mai bus

How much does a Pai Chiang Mai bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $6 and takes 3h 55m to reach Chiang Mai. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Pai to Chiang Mai?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $6 and $10. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Chiang Mai.

On average, how many connections are available from Pai to Chiang Mai each day?

Every day, the Pai to Chiang Mai bus route is served by approximately 26 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Pai to Chiang Mai take?

The fastest bus from Pai to Chiang Mai is offered by Prempracha Transport and takes 3h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $7. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Pai to Chiang Mai?

The earliest bus arriving in Chiang Mai from Pai starts at 7:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Pai to Chiang Mai?

The latest bus trip departing from Pai for Chiang Mai starts at 5:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Pai Chiang Mai route?

When traveling by bus from Pai to Chiang Mai, passengers can travel with Prempracha Transport. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Pai and Chiang Mai?

You can check all the direct connections between Pai and Chiang Mai by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Prempracha Transport.

What can I take with me on the Pai to Chiang Mai bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Pai Chiang Mai bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Pai Chiang Mai bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Pai to Chiang Mai on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Pai to Chiang Mai

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Pai and to Chiang Mai

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Pai and to Chiang Mai. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!