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How to get fromPai to Koh Samui Airport (USM)by bus, plane, taxi, train, ferry, or busferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Pai to Koh Samui Airport (USM) by bus, plane, taxi, train, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Mini Van, fly

    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
    7h 53m
    ฿5,212–10,280

  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
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Koh Samui Airportferry ferry
    31h 19m
    ฿1,714–3,633

  3. Taxi, train, 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 ferry from Boonsiri Pier Chumphon to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Koh Samui Airportferry ferry
    26h 1m
    ฿2,534–4,953

  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
    4. Take the bus from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Samui Airportbus bus
    28h 54m
    ฿2,999–3,767

  5. Mini Van, bus, bus and ferry, 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 Khao San Road to Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phanganbusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Koh Samui Airportferry ferry
    35h 40m
    ฿2,154–8,834

Pai to Koh Samui Airport (USM) by bus, foot, and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,999Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,169.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Pai, Thailand and Koh Samui Airport (USM), Thailand?

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

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