How to get from Chiang Rai to Pai
2 ways, 158 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 6h 24m | ฿475–630 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 6h 24m | ฿3,160–4,740 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Chiang Rai to Pai?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 6h 24m door to door. The straight-line distance is 158 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Chiang Rai to Pai?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ฿475. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Pai from Chiang Rai by road?
- About 310 km, roughly 6h 24m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ฿475–630; tolls and parking are extra.