What is the cheapest way to get from Koh Lanta to Pai?

The cheapest way to get from Koh Lanta to Pai is to bus and night bus and Mini Van which costs ฿1800 - ฿3400 and takes 33h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Koh Lanta to Pai?

The fastest way to get from Koh Lanta to Pai is to ferry and fly and Mini Van which takes 12h 19m and costs ฿3900 - ฿12000.

Is there a direct bus between Koh Lanta and Pai?

No, there is no direct bus from Koh Lanta to Pai. However, there are services departing from บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladan and arriving at Pai via กระบี่, Krabi Bus Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 51m.

How far is it from Koh Lanta to Pai?

The distance between Koh Lanta and Pai is 1440 km.

How do I travel from Koh Lanta to Pai without a car?

The best way to get from Koh Lanta to Pai without a car is to ferry and bus and Mini Van which takes 32h 1m and costs ฿4500 - ฿9500.

How long does it take to get from Koh Lanta to Pai?

It takes approximately 12h 19m to get from Koh Lanta to Pai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Koh Lanta to Pai bus from?

Koh Lanta to Pai bus services, operated by The Bus Co-Operative Of Krabi, depart from บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladan station.

Where does the Koh Lanta to Pai bus arrive?

Koh Lanta to Pai bus services, operated by The Bus Co-Operative Of Krabi, arrive at กระบี่ station.

Where can I stay near Pai?

There are 350+ hotels available in Pai.

Koh Lanta to Pai - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, Mini Van, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Koh Lanta to Pai by ferry, plane, bus, train, taxi, or night bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van
best
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Ao Nangferry
2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane KBV - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
12h 19m
฿3,940–11,670
Bus, night bus, Mini Van
cheapest
1. Take the bus from บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladan to กระบี่bus
2. Take the nightbus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalnightbus
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
33h 51m
฿1,811–3,326
Ferry, bus, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Rassada Pier Phuketferry
2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
32h 1m
฿4,550–9,380
Minivan, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Ko Lanta to Trangbus
2. Take the train from Trang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain
4. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Paitaxi
33h 53m
฿2,275–3,935
Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Rassada Pier Phuketferry
2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane HKT - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
12h 26m
฿3,520–11,351
Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Lampang, bus, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Ao Nangferry
2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Lampang (LPT)plane KBV - LPT
3. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Maibus
4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
15h 14m
฿4,240–12,500
Ferry, ferry to Hat Yai, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Lipeferry
2. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Hat Yai Airportferry
3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane HDY - CNX
4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
17h 14m
฿4,710–11,713
Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Rassada Pier Phuketferry
2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane HKT - CEI
3. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
16h 28m
฿4,230–11,161

Koh Lanta to Pai by ferry, taxi, and bus

7Weekly Services

32h 1mAverage Duration

฿4,550Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Koh Lanta to Pai.

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Distance: 1,439.9 km
Duration: 12h 19m

What companies run services between Koh Lanta, Thailand and Pai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Koh Lanta to Pai. However, you can take the ferry to Ao Nang, walk to บ้านอ่าวนาง ;Ban Aonang, take the line 8415 bus to ท่าอากาศยานนานาชาติกระบี่;Krabi Airport, walk to Krabi Airport (KBV) airport, 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 Koh Lanta to Pai via Rassada Pier Phuket, Phuket Bus Terminal 2, and Chiang Mai in around 32h 1m.

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