What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Pai?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Pai is to bus and ferry and bus and Mini Van which costs ฿2100 - ฿3000 and takes 32h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Pai?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Pai is to fly and Mini Van which takes 8h 4m and costs ฿4700 - ฿14000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui (Island) and Pai?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui (Island) to Pai. However, there are services departing from Pralarn Pier and arriving at Pai via Hua Hin and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 23m.

How far is it from Ko Samui (Island) to Pai?

The distance between Ko Samui (Island) and Pai is 1170 km.

How do I travel from Ko Samui (Island) to Pai without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Pai without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and Mini Van via Hua Hin which takes 28h 23m and costs ฿2700 - ฿3300.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Pai?

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Pai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samui (Island) to Pai bus from?

Ko Samui (Island) to Pai bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Pralarn Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui (Island) to Pai bus arrive?

Ko Samui (Island) to Pai bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Hua Hin station.

Where can I stay near Pai?

There are 352+ hotels available in Pai.

Ko Samui (Island) to Pai - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and Mini Van

There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Pai by plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, train, taxi, or ferry

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

Fly from Koh Samui Airport, Mini Van
best
1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane USM - CNX
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
8h 4m
฿4,771–13,569
Ferry, bus, Mini Van
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hinferry
2. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Maibus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
30h
฿2,045–2,760
Bus and ferry, bus, Mini Van via Hua Hin
1. Take the busferry from Pralarn Pier to Hua Hinbusferry
2. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Maibus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
28h 23m
฿2,790–3,210
Car ferry, bus, train, taxi
1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
2. Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Surat Thani Train Stationbus
3. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamrutrain 32
4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khun Tantrain 13
5. Take the taxi from Khun Tan to Doi Titaxi
6. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Paitaxi
32h 31m
฿2,730–6,105
Bus and ferry to Surat Thani, fly, Mini Van
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Airportbusferry
2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane URT - CNX
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
11h 34m
Bus and ferry, bus, Mini Van
1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry
2. Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Bangkok to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
32h
฿2,132–2,952

Ko Samui (Island) to Pai by busferry, foot, and bus

14Weekly Services

28h 23mAverage Duration

฿2,790Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samui (Island) to Pai.

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Distance: 1,169.6 km
Duration: 8h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui (Island) to Pai. However, you can fly to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), walk to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, take the bus to Waroros Market, take the bus to Chiang Mai Terminal 2, walk to Chiang Mai, then take the bus to Pai. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pralarn Pier to Pai via Hua Hin, Hua Hin, and Chiang Mai in around 28h 23m.

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