Here’s the full 2024 guide about how to get from Chiang mai to pai in the most easiest ways
overview
762 curves makes your stomch turn upside down? dontworry.
In the last few years Pai have been through a big develempopnt
the roads are pretty new and looking like they are highly maintanced
Yes, it takes around 3 hours and 130 Kilometer, yes I know it is sounds
slow, and for those who are coming from the west you are imagine it takes
so long becuase you are get stuck behind a truck?
yeah defently! but the main reason as someone who did this road and the
road from pai to Chiang Dao to Shambala festivlal and back,
is that the climbing and the downhills are very steep and you better not
ruin your vication by taking a cornor on 80 kph.
so as long as you are not an experienced driver, here are the
best ways for you to get to Pai:
how big is the bus to pai
First of all, I would like to say that when people are saying buses they are meaning to 12 seaters mini vans, Due to the highly cruved road to Pai that have 762 curves from Chiang Mai to Pai,
Buses are not fitting to road so if you will take the “bus”
,your driver will probably drive Toyota Hiace or Hyundai H1
I just went to mention as a one whove done it many times those drivers especially the
Aya Service one are very Professional, in my opinion are better than Premparcha.
Dont get worried if right after spinning the wheels
the driver will probably have a few stops around town just to grab deliveriers are extra
equimpet
make sure to mention that you are bringing a suitcase in higseason to make sure they have enough spacefor it
cheapest why
The Cheapest way to go from Chiang Mai to Pai in 2024 is to get a bus ticket dirctly
From the stall in the central bus station Chiang Mai Arcade 2 at a cost of
150 Bhat a ticket
Book an online ticket to the bus/van
The most convinient and easiet way to get from Chiang Mai to Pai will be defently booking an online
As you have you seats and luggage guaranted, also is a good sulotion to those who are seeking to buy
a ticket to Pai with credit card.
you can buyfrom here linlink
book a private Taxi
Booking a private taxi from Chiang Mai to pai will be the most convinient but the most expensive option,
A taxi to Pai shouldcost around 1,600 to 2,000 Bhat for one direction which is 10 times more expensive than a bus but still you can share it with your friends or look for someone on Pai Facebook page,
Our Pai Familiy
Recomended taxi drivers :
Nut : +66646903768 . Click here for Whatsapp
Mr. Lee : +66932964983 . Click here for Whatsapp
rent a car
Renting a car from Chiang Mai to Pai is an exelent solution for those who want to have a
comfotble ride and independance in Pai, Especially for familis with little kids or for those
who are planning to bring a lot of equipment.
Just remember to stick to to left as much as possible and be aware of drivers crossing
the road middle line especially around corners when you dont have a lot of eye sight.