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

The cheapest way to get from Pai to Ko Samui (Island) is to Mini Van and bus and bus and ferry via Bangkok which costs ฿1900 - ฿2500 and takes 30h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pai to Ko Samui (Island) is to Mini Van and fly which takes 7h 53m and costs ฿4400 - ฿11000.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Pai to Ko Samui (Island). However, there are services departing from Pai and arriving at Pralarn Pier via Chiang Mai and Hua Hin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 48m.

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

The distance between Pai and Ko Samui (Island) is 1169 km.

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

The best way to get from Pai to Ko Samui (Island) without a car is to Mini Van and bus and bus and ferry which takes 27h 48m and costs ฿2700 - ฿3300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Pai to Ko Samui (Island), including transfers.

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

Pai to Ko Samui (Island) bus services, operated by Prem Pracha, depart from Pai station.

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

Pai to Ko Samui (Island) bus services, operated by Prem Pracha, arrive at Chiang Mai station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui (Island)?

There are 2949+ hotels available in Ko Samui (Island).

Pai to Ko Samui (Island) - 5 ways to travel via Mini Van, plane, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Pai to Ko Samui (Island) by bus, plane, busferry, 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.

Mini Van, fly to Koh Samui Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Mai
2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)CNX - USM
7h 53m
฿4,412–10,280
Mini Van, bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Mai
2. Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Rajah Ferry Khao San to Lipa Noi Pier
30h 44m
฿1,945–2,474
Mini Van, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Mai
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin
3. Take the busferry from Hua Hin to Pralarn Pier
27h 48m
฿2,792–3,210
Mini Van, fly to Surat Thani, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Mai
2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Surat Thani (URT)CNX - URT
3. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pier
11h 13m
฿2,840–7,608
Mini Van, bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Mai
2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hin
3. Take the ferry from Hua Hin Clock Tower to Koh Samui Transfer
28h 40m
฿2,042–2,760

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

7Weekly Services

27h 48mAverage Duration

฿2,792Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 1,169.4 km
Duration: 7h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Pai to Ko Samui (Island). However, you can take the bus to Chiang Mai, walk to Nakhon Chai Air Chiang Mai, take the bus to Tha Pae Gate, walk to วัดพวกช้าง Wat Puak Chang, take the bus to สนามบินเชียงใหม่ Chiang Mai International Airport, walk to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) airport, then fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pai to Pralarn Pier via Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, and Hua Hin in around 27h 48m.

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