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How to get fromPai to Koh Samui Nathon Pierby bus, plane, taxi, train, busferry, or ferry

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

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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 17m
    ฿6,112–12,480

  2. Mini Van, bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    29h 12m
    ฿1,742–2,960

  3. Taxi, train, 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 Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    4. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    27h 19m
    ฿3,023–4,667

  4. Mini Van, train, ferry via Thong Sala Koh Phangan

    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 Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    30h 27m
    ฿1,774–3,273

  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 Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry ferry
    11h 37m
    ฿3,192–7,200

  6. Mini Van, bus, bus and ferry via Pralarn Pier

    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 Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao Bangkok to Pralarn Pierbusferry bus ferry
    34h 7m
    ฿2,255–7,273

  7. 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 Saengthong Rice Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierferry ferry
    40h 1m
    ฿5,419–6,183

Pai to Koh Samui Nathon Pier by bus and busferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration29h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,742Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,193 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Pai, Thailand and Koh Samui Nathon Pier, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Pai to Koh Samui Nathon Pier. 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 Koh Samui Nathon Pier. 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, walk to Surat Thani Airport, then take the vehicle to Koh Samui Nathon Pier.

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