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 ฿1700 - ฿8000 and takes 33h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Koh Lanta to Pai is to Speedboat and fly and Mini Van which takes 12h 41m and costs ฿3700 - ฿9500.

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 48m.

How far is it from Koh Lanta to Pai?

The distance between Koh Lanta and Pai is 1409 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 Speedboat and bus and Mini Van which takes 32h 16m and costs ฿4700 - ฿7500.

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

It takes approximately 12h 51m 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 349+ hotels available in Pai.

Koh Lanta to Pai - 10 ways to travel via train, Speedboat, and Longtail Boat

There are 10 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.

Speedboat, Longtail Boat to Krabi Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van
best
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Railay Beachferry
2. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry
3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane KBV - CNX
4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
12h 51m
฿3,902–8,485
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 48m
฿1,761–7,526
Speedboat, bus, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Phuket Rassada Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Chiang Maibus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
32h 16m
฿4,779–7,114
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
Speedboat to Phuket International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Phuket Rassada Pierferry
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 41m
฿3,749–9,185
Speedboat, Longtail Boat to Krabi Airport, fly to Lampang, bus, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Railay Beachferry
2. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry
3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Lampang (LPT)plane KBV - LPT
4. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Maibus
5. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
15h 46m
฿4,202–9,315
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
฿5,054–11,050
Minivan, Mini Bus to Surat Thani, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van
1. Take the bus from Ko Lanta to Trangbus
2. Take the bus from Trang to Suratthanibus
3. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane URT - CNX
4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
16h 50m
฿3,285–7,430
Speedboat to Phuket International Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Phuket Rassada Pierferry
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 43m
฿4,459–9,495
Speedboat, Longtail Boat to Krabi Airport, fly to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, bus, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Railay Beachferry
2. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry
3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)plane KBV - CEI
4. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Chiang Maibus
5. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
18h 18m
฿4,112–7,795

Koh Lanta to Pai by ferry, taxi, and bus

7Weekly Services

32h 16mAverage Duration

฿4,779Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Koh Lanta to Pai.

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Distance: 1,408.9 km
Duration: 12h 51m

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 Railay Beach, take the ferry to Ao Nang Pier, 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 Phuket Rassada Pier, Phuket Bus Terminal 2, and Chiang Mai in around 32h 16m.

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