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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Phnom Penh to Pai

Composite routes from Phnom Penh to Pai

Cheapest
20 h 5 min
Car
1384 km.
from $76
Other
10 h 35 min
Bus, Plane
1108 km.
from $110.82
29 h 46 min
Bus, Train
1108 km.
from $51.98
27 h 4 min
Bus, Train
1108 km.
from $99.78
11 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
1108 km.
from $144.27
14 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
1108 km.
from $131.88
27 h 30 min
1108 km.
from $58.48
28 h
1107 km.
from $75.10
29 h 39 min
1107 km.
from $83.51

Transport providers

Airlines

Thai Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$107.98–$343.00
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Mae
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$203.26

Bangkok Airways

Website:
bangkokair.com/
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.15–$406.52
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Lampang
Ave. Duration:
4h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.96–$381.11

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$254.07
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Lampang
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.57–$241.37
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Mae
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.93–$266.78

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$368.41
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Lampang
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.96–$381.11
Plane from Phnom Penh International Airport to Mae
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$177.85–$381.11

Bus operators

Virak Buntham

Phone:
081 911 911
Email:
Website:
vireakbuntham.com/
Bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkok
Ave. Duration:
12h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$21.60–$40.65
Bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.87–$40.65

Phetprasert Tour

Phone:
+66 56 720 720
Email:
Website:
phetprasert.com/
Bus from Lampang to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.41–$3.68

Greenbus Thailand

Phone:
+66 5326 6480
Email:
Website:
greenbusthailand.com/website/
Bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.26–$12.70

Sombat Tour

Phone:
+66 2 936 3256
Website:
sombattour.com/
Bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chaing
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$17.79–$33.36

Prem Pracha

Phone:
053-245-566
Email:
Website:
premprachatransports.com/
Bus from Chiang Mai to Pai
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.83–$8.89

Tara Tour and Travel

Phone:
086 065 5466
Email:
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/tara-tour-and-travel?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjV8aG86MywyMDI1MDMwODAwMDAsMDE5NTc0YzktZmE3NC03MzYzLTk1NDItNDc5ZDgyYjdlZDdjLA
Bus from Khao San Tara Travel Bangkok to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
11h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.22–$49.54

Bangkok Busline

Phone:
+66 2 030 4933
Website:
bangkokbusline.co.th/?lang_code=en
Bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chaing
Ave. Duration:
10h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$19.51–$33.03
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$19.51–$33.03

K.S.O Transport Co. Ltd

Phone:
0236913601
Email:
Website:
bookmebus.com/kso?r=Ap5LyRDNzFCai92qFN62dqxL
Bus from Phnom Penh KSO Transport to Bangkok
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.27

Train operators

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Email:
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Hua Lamphong to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.99–$53.36
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
10h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.99–$52.09

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Phnom Penh to Pai?

The cheapest way to get from Phnom Penh to Pai is to bus and train and Mini Van which costs $29.35 - $92.39 and takes 29h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Phnom Penh to Pai?

The fastest way to get from Phnom Penh to Pai is to fly and Mini Van which takes 10h 35m and costs $76.09 - $184.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Phnom Penh and Pai?

No, there is no direct bus from Phnom Penh to Pai. However, there are services departing from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express and arriving at Pai via Ratchathewi District Office, Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 30m.

How far is it from Phnom Penh to Pai?

The distance between Phnom Penh and Pai is 1179 km. The road distance is 1384.2 km.

How do I travel from Phnom Penh to Pai without a car?

The best way to get from Phnom Penh to Pai without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 27h 4m and costs $65.22 - $141.30 .

How long does it take to get from Phnom Penh to Pai?

It takes approximately 10h 35m to get from Phnom Penh to Pai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Phnom Penh to Pai bus from?

Phnom Penh to Pai bus services, operated by Virak Buntham, depart from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express station.

Where does the Phnom Penh to Pai bus arrive?

Phnom Penh to Pai bus services, operated by Virak Buntham, arrive at Bangkok station.

Can I drive from Phnom Penh to Pai?

Yes, the driving distance between Phnom Penh to Pai is 1384 km. It takes approximately 20h 6m to drive from Phnom Penh to Pai.

Where can I stay near Pai?

There are 278+ hotels available in Pai. Prices start at $9.80 per night.
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