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There are 8 ways to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pai by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer - Pai Hotel Transfer
    15h 30m
    ฿1,835–2,282

  2. Drive  818.6 km

    1. Drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Paicar car 818.6 km
    12h 21m
    ฿3,618–5,226

  3. Bus, bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Future Rangsit to Don Muang District Officebus bus
    3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane DMK - CNX
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    10h 7m
    ฿2,250–6,980

  4. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 to Pai Waykeeper Van Stationbus bus Mo Chit Bus Terminal 2 - Pai Waykeeper Van Station / ...
    18h 26m
    ฿2,425

  5. Bus, bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Future Rangsit to Don Muang District Officebus bus
    3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane plane DMK - CEI
    4. Take the bus from Jed Yod Cafe to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    9h 15m
    ฿3,192–4,952

  6. Bus, Public Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rangsit to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane BKK - CNX
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    11h 7m
    ฿2,224–7,235

  7. Bus to Khon Kaen Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Khon Kaen Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    2. Fly from Khon Kaen Airport (KKC) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane KKC - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    10h 52m
    ฿2,538–6,038

  8. Bus, bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Lampang, train

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Rangsit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Future Rangsit to Don Muang District Officebus bus
    3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Lampang (LPT)plane plane DMK - LPT
    4. Take the train from Nakhon Lampang to Chiang Maitrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chiang Mai K star Travel to Pai Hotel Transferbus bus
    13h 14m
    ฿2,805–6,550

Nakhon Ratchasima to Pai by bus and taxi

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,835Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 818.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 30m

What companies run services between Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand and Pai, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pai Hotel Transfer via Chiang Mai Arcade Bus Terminal 3 and Chiang Mai Town Hotel Transfer in around 15h 30m.

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