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How to get fromPai to Koh Phanganby bus, plane, taxi, train, busferry, ferry, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Pai to Koh Phangan by bus, plane, taxi, train, busferry, ferry, or car

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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
    9h 53m
    ฿5,312–10,830

  2. Mini Van, train, ferry

    cheapest
    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 Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    28h 49m
    ฿1,719–3,183

  3. Taxi, train, bus, bus and ferry

    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 Chumphontrain train
    4. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus bus
    5. Take the busferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pierbusferry bus ferry
    24h 34m

  4. Mini Van, bus, bus and 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 busferry from Hua Hin to Koh Phanganbusferry bus ferry
    26h 18m
    ฿2,499–3,267

  5. Mini Van, fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    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 ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    12h 28m
    ฿3,252–7,330

  6. Mini Van, train, ferry via Koh Phangan Hotel Transfer

    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 Phangan Hotel Transferferry ferry
    30h 24m
    ฿1,719–3,184

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

    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 Khao San Road to Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phanganbusferry bus ferry
    33h 10m
    ฿2,059–8,284

  8. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Pai to Chumphon Train Stationcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Chumphon Train Station to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry Chumphon Train Station - Thong Sala Koh Phangan
    21h 31m
    ฿5,083–7,408

Pai to Koh Phangan by bus, foot, and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration26h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,499Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,188.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Pai to Koh Phangan. 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), walk to Koh Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Chiang Mai, take the train to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, take the train to Chumphon, walk to Chumphon Town, take the bus to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier, walk to Koh Tao Mae Had Pier, then take the vehicle to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier.

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