| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi | AEC 168 Transport and Travel | Economy 3pax | Any time | +6h | $138.66 | |
Taxi | BangkokTaxi24 | Economy 3pax | Any time | +6h | $154.06 |
Travelling between Chiang Rai and Pai is possible by Bus, van and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 309.19 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 168.49.
It can take you anywhere between 6 and 10 hours to travel between Chiang Rai and Pai depending on the means of transport you choose.
Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Rai and Pai. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 5h 45m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 9h 50m to reach Pai.
Travelling between Chiang Rai and Pai can be as cheap as USD 168.49 if you opt for a BangkokTaxi24 taxi and as expensive as USD 309.19 if you buy a Easyride Services taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chiang Rai to Pai.
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
AEC 168 Transport and Travel (เออีซี 168 ทรานสปอร์ต แอนด์ ทราเวล), BangkokTaxi24, Easyride Services, Freedom Tour Taxi Service (Freedom Tour and Taxi Service), North Ride Go, Than Car Service (ธาน คาร์ เซอร์วิส)
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Pai Friendly Tour, Yortdoy Travel (ยอดดอย ทราเวล)
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $28 |
| Fastest Transport | 5h 45m |
| Earliest Departure | 5:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 4:30 PM |
| Departures per day | 29 |
| Distance | 288 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | AEC 168 Transport and Travel, BangkokTaxi24, Easyride Services, Freedom Tour Taxi Service, GreenBus, K Buddy, North Ride Go, Pai Friendly Tour, Prem Pracha, Than Car Service, Yortdoy Travel |