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How to get fromKo Samui (Island) to Paiby plane, bus, busferry, car ferry, train, taxi or ferry

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

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  1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport, Mini Van

    best
    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane USM - CNX
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    8h 4m
    ฿4,771–13,569

  2. Ferry, bus, Mini Van

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Ferry Hua Hinferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    30h
    ฿2,045–2,760

  3. Bus and ferry, bus, Mini Van via Hua Hin

    1. Take the busferry from Pralarn Pier to Hua Hinbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hua Hin to Chiang Maibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    28h 23m
    ฿2,790–3,210

  4. Car ferry, bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Surat Thani Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamrutrain train 32
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Khun Tantrain train 13
    5. Take the taxi from Khun Tan to Doi Titaxi taxi
    6. Take the taxi from Chiang Mai to Paitaxi taxi
    32h 31m
    ฿2,730–6,105

  5. Bus and ferry to Surat Thani, fly, Mini Van

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Airportbusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane URT - CNX
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    11h 34m

  6. Bus and ferry, bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the busferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao Sanbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Bangkok to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus bus
    32h
    ฿2,132–2,952

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

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration28h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,790Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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