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

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There are 8 ways to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Pai by plane, bus, train, taxi, busferry, car ferry, ferry, or car

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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
    7h 59m
    ฿5,507–10,289

  2. Ferry, bus, Mini Van

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer 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
    30h
    ฿2,113–3,729

  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. Bus and ferry, bus, Mini Van

    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
    ฿2,540–3,310

  5. Car ferry, ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Koh Phangancarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Chumphon Train Stationferry ferry
    4. Drive from Chumphon Train Station to Paicar car
    26h 35m
    ฿5,717–8,785

  6. Bus and ferry to Surat Thani, fly, Mini Van

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Airportbusferry bus 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 34m

  7. Ferry, bus, Mini Van via Bangkok

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry 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
    31h
    ฿2,446–6,426

  8. Ferry, bus and ferry, bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the ferry from Bangrak Pier to Koh Phanganferry ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Mochit New Van Terminalbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    34h 30m
    ฿2,441–4,362

Ko Samui (Island) to Pai by busferry, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration28h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,540Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,169.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 59m

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 the bus to Surat Thani Train Station, walk to Surat Thani Train Station, take the train to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, take the train to Chiang Mai, then take the taxi to Pai.

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