Taxi from Chiang Mai to Pai

Taxi from Chiang Mai to Pai

Chiang Mai
Pai
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Chiang Mai to Pai Destination Reviews

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Sarah W
Only booked the night before and the driver turned up early, was very polite and drove comfortably and smoothly. Stopped half way without being asked for a break and feed. Highly rate the driver and experience
Chiang Mai to Pai, taxi Economy 3pax, Torch, Feb 7, 2026
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Marijke V
Personal message to confirm details about pick up location and time, very friendly communication with organization and driver. Thank you for the nice experience!
Chiang Mai to Pai, taxi Economy 2pax, Khamkhun Tour And Travel (ค้ำคูณ ทัวร์ แอนด์ ทราเวล), Feb 4, 2026
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Florian H
Driver was absolutely in time and a very good one. Very friendly, fluent contact via whattsapp and sooo nice. We will book here again! Thank you!
Chiang Mai to Pai, taxi Economy 3pax, Torch, Feb 2, 2026
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Dylan B
Great driver! The man.
Chiang Mai to Pai, taxi VIP Van 9pax, Andaman Shuttle, Jan 25, 2026
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Michael J
Good and friendly driver. Nice BYD Car
Chiang Mai to Pai, taxi Economy 3pax, Torch, Jan 25, 2026
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Casey W
Listen, we all know the drive from Mai to Pai is rough, but the driver wouldn’t pull over when we asked him when we were getting sick (which was part of the reason we booked a private driver) and wouldn’t let us put the window down to get fresh air when we were feeling sick.
Chiang Mai to Pai, taxi Economy 2pax, Torch, Jan 23, 2026
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Alessandra
Very punctual, comfortable car. Very smooth journey with very good, careful driver.
Chiang Mai to Pai, taxi Economy 2pax, Torch, Jan 13, 2026
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Alexander O
Best driver! Very attentive to our requests and great English. Fun conversation and safe driving!
Chiang Mai to Pai, taxi Economy 2pax, AEC 168 Transport and Travel (เออีซี 168 ทรานสปอร์ต แอนด์ ทราเวล), Dec 30, 2025
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Nicole
Faster than estimated and great driver :)
Chiang Mai to Pai, taxi Economy 3pax, Firstplan Transport Services (เฟิร์สแพลน ทรานสปอร์ตเซอร์วิส), Dec 28, 2025
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Gianluca B
The driver was good.. he asked us if we wanted stop 2 times during the trip. Recommended
Chiang Mai to Pai, taxi Economy 3pax, AEC 168 Transport and Travel (เออีซี 168 ทรานสปอร์ต แอนด์ ทราเวล), Dec 7, 2025
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Chiang Mai to Pai Taxi Options Comparison

OperatorClassTravel TimePriceRating
Firstplan Transport Services
Economy 3pax
4h
$102.61
  4.8
Torch
Economy 3pax
2h 40m
$66.54
  5.0
Firstplan Transport Services
SUV 4pax
4h
$125.05
Go2Trip
Comfort 3pax
3h
$105.82
T Buddy Service Chiang Mai
Economy 3pax
3h
$80.16
  5.0
Firstplan Transport Services
Van 10pax
4h
$157.12
Than Car Service
Economy 3pax
3h
$75.26
  5.0
Freedom Tour Taxi Service
Comfort 3pax
3h
$113.83
  4.0
Thailand Travel Taxi
Economy 3pax
4h 18m
$106.78
  4.0
Torch
Economy 2pax
2h 40m
$66.37
Lanna Expert Driver
Comfort 3pax
3h
$120.08
  5.0
Gosafe Transport
Van 9pax
2h 40m
$117.04
  4.0
Jed Yord
Van 9pax
3h 50m
$172.99
BangkokTaxi24
Economy 2pax
4h
$140.29
  5.0
Torch
SUV 4pax
2h 40m
$83.37
  5.0
Smart En Plus
VIP Van 9pax
4h
$121.85
Jed Yord
SUV 4pax
3h 50m
$159.24
  5.0
Thailand Travel Taxi
SUV 4pax
4h 18m
$112.55
T Buddy Service Chiang Mai
SUV 5pax
3h
$112.23
  5.0
Go2Trip
Van 9pax
3h
$141.09

How to get from Chiang Mai to Pai by Taxi

Taking a taxi to get from Chiang Mai to Pai is a quick and easy way to travel. With the popularity of Grab, Uber and other carpooling services, hiring a taxi seems unnecessary. But not all countries have Uber or Grab services and if they do, it is often limited to major cities.

Getting a taxi upon your arrival at airports is the best and most convenient way to travel to your hotel or any other destination. A high number of of passengers arriving at the same time may make it difficult to get a taxi, Grab or Uber on spot. Some airports do not offer free WIFI service so booking a Grab or Uber service may not be possible. In some airports there are taxi booking booths but neither there presence nor sensible prices are guaranteed.

Check our list of taxi companies that online booking for travelling from Chiang Mai to Pai.

How far is it from Chiang Mai to Pai?

When travelling by taxi, the distance from Chiang Mai to Pai can vary greatly depending on the route chosen . Often taxi drivers are locals who know backstreets and shortcuts that can put Google Maps to shame. The path taken by skilled taxi drivers may sometimes be longer but will bypass traffic jams, road constructions and other mishaps. This level of personalized driving will typically result in the fastest time of travel from Chiang Mai to Pai.

How long does it take to get from Chiang Mai to Pai by Taxi?

When travelling by taxi, the Chiang Mai to Pai travel time depends heavily on traffic conditions. Taxis provide the best and fastest way to travel in cities as city buses follow fixed routes while taxis can pick you up at any pick-up point and bring to any drop-off point as long as there is an overland way to get there.

The skill of the driver is also a factor that determines the duration of your travel. Local and veteran drivers may know the area like the back of their hand. This gives them the advantage of leaning all the backstreets and shortcuts that can even be more effective than routes suggested by Google Maps.

How much does it cost to get from Chiang Mai to Pai by Taxi?

For travelling from Chiang Mai to Pai by taxi, there will be either flat fare or metered fare.

Pre-computed, or flat fare can be more expensive but unlike buses and trains you do not need to buy a ticket for each passenger. If you are a group of 4 or less, you can take just one car – the fare is calculated on ‘per car’, not ‘per passenger’ bases.

This makes taxi a cheap option for travelling when in small groups..

If a taxi company offers larger vehicles like SUVs, it is a good idea to opt for it as it will be only slightly more expensive but will accommodate at least 6 passengers and enough space for your luggage. This makes it even more budget-friendly for groups and families.

Chiang Mai to Pai timetable

We have partnered with multiple taxi companies from hundreds of locations. Choose any date and time from our Chiang Mai to Pai timetable for taxi services.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Getting a taxi has many advantages. Most taxi companies have a fleet of cars and drivers controlled by a centralized call-centre. This makes the service available anytime you need it.

Some taxi companies can also offer larger vehicles for groups or travellers with oversized luggage.

Arguably the most convenient advantage of travelling by taxi is that you can ask the driver to stop at stores, supermarkets or even make a short detour to take a couple of pics while travelling from Chiang Mai to Pai.

Transportation from Chiang Mai to Pai

Facts about the taxi from Chiang Mai to Pai

Cheapest Taxi$76
Fastest Taxi1h 25m
Earliest Taxi12:00 AM
Latest Taxi12:00 AM
Daily Taxi Routes64
Distance71 kilometers
Taxi CompaniesAEC 168 Transport and Travel, Andaman Shuttle, Aya Service, BangkokTaxi24, Easyride Services, Firstplan Transport Services, Freedom Tour Taxi Service, Glassflower, Go2Trip, Gosafe Transport, Jed Yord, Khamkhun Tour And Travel, Kim Transfers Thailand, Lanna Expert Driver, Naiyai 654 Service, NNS Luxury Limousine, North Ride Go, Smart En Plus, Smile On Transport, T Buddy Service Chiang Mai, Thailand Travel Taxi, Than Car Service, Torch