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How to get fromPai to Ko Samuiby bus, plane, taxi, train, ferry, or busferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Pai to Ko Samui by bus, plane, taxi, train, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Mini Van, fly to Koh Samui Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CNX - USM
    8h 16m
    ฿6,112–11,481

  2. Mini Van, bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13bus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    29h 36m
    ฿1,576–3,108

  3. Taxi, train, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Pai to Chiang Maitaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    26h 34m
    ฿2,789–4,433

  4. Mini Van, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hinbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hin to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry
    28h 40m
    ฿2,265–3,234

  5. Mini Van, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Koh Samui Transferferry ferry
    31h 24m
    ฿2,030–2,896

  6. Mini Van, fly to Surat Thani, bus

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane CNX - URT
    3. Take the bus from Surat Thani Airport to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermbus bus
    10h 28m
    ฿3,462–7,731

  7. Mini Van, bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pierbusferry bus ferry
    31h 28m
    ฿2,152–2,878

Pai to Ko Samui by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,265Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,192.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Pai to Ko Samui. However, you can take the bus to Chiang Mai, walk to Nakhon Chai Air Chiang Mai, take the bus to Tha Pae Gate, walk to วัดพวกช้าง Wat Puak Chang, take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), then take the taxi to Ko Samui. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Chiang Mai, take the train to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, take the train to Surat Thani Train Station, walk to Surat Thani Train Station, take the bus to Surat Thani Airport, then take the bus to Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm.

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