What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samet to Pai?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samet to Pai is to Local Ferry and Minibus and bus and Mini Van which costs ฿950 - ฿1800 and takes 20h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samet to Pai?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samet to Pai is to Fast Ferry and fly and Mini Van which takes 10h 54m and costs ฿2800 - ฿13000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samet and Pai?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samet to Pai. However, there are services departing from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier and arriving at Pai via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 55m.

How far is it from Ko Samet to Pai?

The distance between Ko Samet and Pai is 1007 km.

How do I travel from Ko Samet to Pai without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samet to Pai without a car is to Local Ferry and Minibus and bus and Mini Van which takes 20h 45m and costs ฿950 - ฿1800.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samet to Pai?

It takes approximately 20h 45m to get from Ko Samet to Pai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samet to Pai bus from?

Ko Samet to Pai bus services, operated by PN Group, depart from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samet to Pai bus arrive?

Ko Samet to Pai bus services, operated by PN Group, arrive at Mochit New Van Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Pai?

There are 335+ hotels available in Pai.

Ko Samet to Pai - 9 ways to travel via train, Local Ferry, Minibus, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Ko Samet to Pai by ferry, bus, train, taxi, plane, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Local Ferry, Minibus, bus, Mini Van
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1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Take the bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
20h 45m
฿980–1,800
Fast Ferry, Minibus, train, taxi
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khun Tantrain 13
4. Take the taxi from Khun Tan to Doi Titaxi
5. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Paitaxi
21h 59m
฿2,508–3,830
Local Ferry, Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane DMK - CNX
4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
13h 37m
฿1,471–3,841
Bus and ferry, bus, Mini Van
1. Take the busferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Mochit New Van Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
20h 55m
฿1,180–2,000
Local Ferry, bus, Mini Van via Bangkok
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Rayong Tour Office Sai 4 to Mochit Terminal Platform 3bus
3. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
4. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
21h 47m
฿1,280–1,980
Local Ferry, bus, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Rayong to Chiang Maibus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
25h 14m
฿1,400–1,770
Local Ferry, Minibus, Publich Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Take the bus from Thepharak Junction to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus
4. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane BKK - CNX
5. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
13h 42m
฿1,579–4,460
Fast Ferry to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly to Chiang Mai International Airport, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
2. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane UTP - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
10h 54m
฿2,800–12,570
Local Ferry, Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Lampang, bus, Mini Van
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Lampang (LPT)plane DMK - LPT
4. Take the bus from Lampang to Chiang Maibus
5. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
14h 57m
฿2,371–5,271

Ko Samet to Pai by busferry, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

20h 55mAverage Duration

฿1,180Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,006.7 km
Duration: 20h 45m

What companies run services between Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand and Pai, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samet to Pai. However, you can take the ferry to Nuanthip Pier, walk to Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe, take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai, walk to BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, take the vehicle to BTS หมอชิต;Bts Mo Chit, walk to Bus Stop BTS Mo Chit, take the bus to Tour Properties, walk to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13, take the bus to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, walk to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Pai. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Ban Phe Pier, walk to Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe, take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai, walk to BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, take the vehicle to BTS อโศก;Bts Asok, walk to MRT สุขุมวิท;Mrt Sukhumvit, take the subway to MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, walk to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, take the train to Khun Tan, take the taxi to Doi Ti, take the line 874 bus to Chiang Mai, then take the taxi to Pai.

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