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How to get fromPai to Ko Sametby bus, busferry, taxi, train, ferry or plane

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

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  1. Mini Van, bus, bus and ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
    2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
    3. Take the busferry from Mochit New Van Terminal to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierbusferry
    20h 11m
    ฿1,284–1,895

  2. Mini Van, bus, Local Ferry via Bangkok

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
    3. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal Platform 3 to Rayong Tour Office Sai 4bus
    4. Take the ferry from Nuanthip Pier to Ko Sametferry
    21h 4m
    ฿1,022–2,080

  3. Taxi, train, Fast Ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Pai to Chiang Maitaxi
    2. Take the train from Khun Tan to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain52
    3. Take the train from Lat Krabang to Utaphaotrain997
    4. Take the taxi from Utaphao to Ban Phe Piertaxi
    5. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry
    22h 19m
    ฿3,292–5,999

  4. Mini Van to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)planeCNX - DMK
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
    13h 15m
    ฿1,512–4,520

  5. Mini Van, bus, Local Ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Rayongbus
    3. Take the ferry from Nuanthip Pier to Ko Sametferry
    24h 8m
    ฿1,102–1,770

  6. Mini Van to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)planeCNX - BKK
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
    13h 6m
    ฿1,597–5,194

  7. Mini Van to Chiang Mai International Airport, fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, Fast Ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP)planeCNX - UTP
    3. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry
    10h 53m
    ฿2,502–12,570

  8. Mini Van, bus to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    3. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)planeCEI - BKK
    4. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
    16h 44m
    ฿1,867–5,054

  9. Mini Van, bus to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Chiang Raibus
    3. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)planeCEI - DMK
    4. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
    16h 57m
    ฿1,832–4,380

Pai to Ko Samet by bus and busferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,284Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Pai to Ko Samet. However, you can take the bus to Chiang Mai, walk to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, take the bus to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, walk to นครชัยแอร์;Nakhonchai Air, take the bus to หน้าท่ารถตู้ต่างจังหวัด หมอชิต 2;Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal, walk to Mochit New Van Terminal, then take the vehicle to Ko Samet Na Dan Pier. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Chiang Mai, take the line 874 bus to Doi Ti, take the taxi to Khun Tan, take the train to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, walk to MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, take the subway to MRT เพชรบุรี;Mrt Phetchaburi, walk to ARL มักกะสัน;Arl Makkasan, take the train to ARL ลาดกระบัง;Arl Lat Krabang, take the train to Utaphao, take the taxi to Ban Phe Pier, then take the ferry to Ko Samet Na Dan Pier.

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