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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Hạ Long to Pai

Composite routes from Hạ Long to Pai

Cheapest
20 h 49 min
Car
1636 km.
from $89
Other
9 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
912 km.
from $201.53
2 d 6 h 9 min
912 km.
from $142.91
42 h 28 min
Train, Bus, Taxi
912 km.
from $239.35
24 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
912 km.
from $197.25
13 h 57 min
Bus, Plane
912 km.
from $238.99

Transport providers

Train operators

Vietnam Railways

Phone:
19006469
Email:
Website:
dsvn.vn
Train from Hai Phong to Ha
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.22–$15.35

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Email:
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Khon Kaen to Ayutthaya
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.60–$44.76
Train from Ayutthaya to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
9h 42m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.39–$52.43

Airlines

Bangkok Airways

Website:
bangkokair.com/
Plane from Cat Bi International Airport to Lampang
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$166.25–$524.32

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Cat Bi International Airport to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$294.13
Plane from Cat Bi International Airport to Lampang
Ave. Duration:
23h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$102.31–$281.34
Plane from Cat Bi International Airport to Mae
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$121.49–$319.71

Bus operators

Phetprasert Tour

Phone:
+66 56 720 720
Email:
Website:
phetprasert.com/
Bus from Mukdahan to Khon
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.14–$9.59
Bus from Lampang to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.56–$3.96

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:
$8.95–$14.07

The Transport Company

Phone:
1490
Email:
Website:
tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Luang Prabang Naluang International Bus Station to Chiang
Ave. Duration:
18h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$15.35–$42.20

Viet Lao Bus

Phone:
+84 91 442 57 88
Email:
Website:
vietlaobus.com/vi/
Bus from Hanoi to Savannakhet
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.97–$48.60

Prem Pracha

Phone:
053-245-566
Email:
Website:
premprachatransports.com/
Bus from Chiang Mai to Pai
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.12–$8.95

Grouptour

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/grouptour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjMsMjAyNTAzMTAwMDAwLDAxOTU4MGEzLTA5ZmYtNzYwNC05YTUxLWZmNDdhZGY3ZWRmYyw
Bus from Hanoi SSB to Luang
Ave. Duration:
26h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$58.83–$83.12

Phuc Xuyen

Phone:
033. 3 663 366
Website:
phucxuyen.com.vn/
Bus from Ha Long Bai Chay to My
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.51

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Hạ Long to Pai?

The cheapest way to get from Hạ Long to Pai is to bus and Mini Van which costs $76.09 - $130.43 and takes 2 days 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Hạ Long to Pai?

The fastest way to get from Hạ Long to Pai is to fly and Mini Van which takes 9h 24m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Hạ Long and Pai?

No, there is no direct bus from Hạ Long to Pai. However, there are services departing from Ha Long Bai Chay and arriving at Pai via Nguyen Hoang Station Hanoi, Hanoi SSB, Luang Prabang Naluang International Bus Station and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Hạ Long to Pai?

The distance between Hạ Long and Pai is 1029 km. The road distance is 1655.9 km.

How do I travel from Hạ Long to Pai without a car?

The best way to get from Hạ Long to Pai without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 2 days 6h and costs $76.09 - $130.43 .

How long does it take to get from Hạ Long to Pai?

It takes approximately 9h 24m to get from Hạ Long to Pai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hạ Long to Pai bus from?

Hạ Long to Pai bus services, operated by Phuc Xuyen, depart from Ha Long Bai Chay station.

Train, bus or fly from Hạ Long to Pai?

The best way to get from Hạ Long to Pai is to bus and Mini Van which takes 2 days 6h and costs $76.09 - $130.43 . There are no good options to train or bus between Hạ Long to Pai.

Where does the Hạ Long to Pai bus arrive?

Hạ Long to Pai bus services, operated by Phuc Xuyen, arrive at My Dinh bus station.

Can I drive from Hạ Long to Pai?

Yes, the driving distance between Hạ Long to Pai is 1656 km. It takes approximately 21h 30m to drive from Hạ Long to Pai.

Where can I stay near Pai?

There are 269+ hotels available in Pai. Prices start at $10.21 per night.
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