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How to get fromKo Samui (Island) to Paiby plane, bus, ferry, train, taxi, or busferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Pai by plane, bus, ferry, train, taxi, or busferry

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  1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport, Mini Van

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane USM - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    8h 4m
    ฿5,318–10,033

  2. Ferry, bus, Mini Van

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Bangrak Seatran Pier to Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    27h
    ฿2,238–3,218

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Surat Thani Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Paitaxi taxi
    27h 51m
    ฿2,661–4,351

  4. Ferry to Surat Thani, fly, Mini Van

    1. Take the ferry from Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm to Surat Thani Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane URT - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    11h 54m
    ฿3,703–8,809

  5. Bus and ferry, bus, Mini Van via Hua Hin

    1. Take the busferry from Pralarn Pier to Hua Hinbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    28h 23m
    ฿2,540–3,520

  6. Bus and ferry, bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Bangkok to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    32h
    ฿2,483–2,863

Ko Samui (Island) to Pai by ferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27hAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,169.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Ko Samui (Island), Thailand and Pai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui (Island) to Pai. However, you can fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, take the bus to Waroros Market, take the bus to Chiang Mai Terminal 2, walk to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Pai. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Bangrak Seatran Pier to Pai via Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin, Hua Hin, and Chiang Mai in around 27h.

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