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

The cheapest way to get from Koh Tao to Pai is to ferry and bus and Mini Van which costs ฿1800 - ฿3100 and takes 27h.

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

The fastest way to get from Koh Tao to Pai is to ferry and fly and Mini Van which takes 11h 59m and costs ฿5000 - ฿11000.

Is there a direct bus between Koh Tao and Pai?

No, there is no direct bus from Koh Tao to Pai. However, there are services departing from Koh Tao and arriving at Pai via Hua Hin and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 38m.

How far is it from Koh Tao to Pai?

The distance between Koh Tao and Pai is 1235 km.

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

The best way to get from Koh Tao to Pai without a car is to ferry and train and taxi which takes 24h 53m and costs ฿2000 - ฿4000.

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

It takes approximately 11h 59m to get from Koh Tao to Pai, including transfers.

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

Koh Tao to Pai bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Koh Tao station.

Where does the Koh Tao to Pai bus arrive?

Koh Tao to Pai bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Hua Hin station.

Where can I stay near Pai?

There are 342+ hotels available in Pai.

Koh Tao to Pai - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, Mini Van, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Koh Tao to Pai by ferry, plane, bus, train, taxi, busferry, car, or car ferry

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 Koh Samui Airport, fly, Mini Van
best
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Samui Airportferry
2. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane USM - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
11h 59m
฿5,391–10,656
Ferry, bus, Mini Van
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hinferry
2. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Maibus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
27h
฿1,853–3,092
Ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Chumphon Train Stationferry
2. Take the train from Chumphon 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
24h 53m
฿2,084–3,945
Bus and ferry, bus, Mini Van
1. Take the busferry from Koh Tao to Hua Hinbusferry
2. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Maibus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
26h 38m
฿2,511–3,391
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Phanganferry
2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Chumphon Train Stationferry
3. Drive from Chumphon Train Station to Paicar
22h 41m
฿5,450–8,515
Ferry to Chumphon Airport, fly, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Chumphon Airportferry
2. Fly from Chumphon Airport (CJM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane CJM - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
13h 41m
฿3,329–6,360
Ferry to Surat Thani, fly, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Surat Thani Airportferry
2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane URT - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
13h 34m
฿3,259–7,051
Ferry, bus, Mini Van via Bangkok
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
2. Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Bangkok to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
27h
฿2,435–5,654
Car ferry, bus, Mini Van
1. Take the carferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Chumphon Train Stationcarferry
2. Take the bus from Chumphon to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
38h 40m
฿1,934–6,108

Koh Tao to Pai by busferry, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

26h 38mAverage Duration

฿2,511Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,235.5 km
Duration: 11h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Koh Tao to Pai. However, you can take the ferry to Samui Airport, walk to Koh Samui Airport (USM) 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 the ferry to Chumphon Train Station, walk to Chumphon, 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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