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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Pai is to bus and ferry and bus and Mini Van which costs ฿1400 - ฿2800 and takes 29h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Pai is to fly and Mini Van which takes 8h 21m and costs ฿5500 - ฿15000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samui and Pai?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samui to Pai. However, there are services departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Pai via บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, สวนจตุจักร, Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 and Chiang Mai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 19m.

How far is it from Ko Samui to Pai?

The distance between Ko Samui and Pai is 1193 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Pai without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and Mini Van which takes 29h 19m and costs ฿1400 - ฿2800.

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

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Ko Samui to Pai, including transfers.

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

Ko Samui to Pai bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

Where does the Ko Samui to Pai bus arrive?

Ko Samui to Pai bus services, operated by Sombat Tour, arrive at Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Pai?

There are 341+ hotels available in Pai.

Ko Samui to Pai - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, Mini Van

There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Pai by plane, bus, busferry, 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 21m
฿5,546–14,386
Bus and ferry, bus, Mini Van
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
29h 19m
฿1,470–2,758
Bus and ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Surat Thani Train stationbusferry
2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Bang Bamrutrain 32
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
30h 48m
Ferry, bus, Mini Van via Bangkok
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Saengthong Rice Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus
3. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Paibus
39h 46m
฿4,454–5,085
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
Ferry, bus, Mini Van
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
฿2,137–3,087
Ferry, bus, Mini Van #2
1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Transfer to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
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
31h
฿2,547–5,583

Ko Samui to Pai by busferry and bus

7Weekly Services

29h 19mAverage Duration

฿1,470Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,192.9 km
Duration: 8h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Samui to Pai. However, you can take the taxi to Koh-Samui-Airport-USM airport, 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 Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Pai via Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South), บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, สวนจตุจักร, ซอยวิภาวดีรังสิต 13;Soi Vibhavadi Rangsit 13, Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, and Chiang Mai in around 29h 19m.

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