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How to get fromPai to Koh Samui Airport (USM)by bus, plane, busferry, ferry, taxi or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Pai to Koh Samui Airport (USM) by bus, plane, busferry, ferry, taxi, or train

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  1. Mini Van, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
    2. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)planeCNX - USM
    7h 53m
    ฿4,312–9,780

  2. Mini Van, bus, bus and ferry, ferry via Bangkok

    cheapest
    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 Bangkok Khao San Road to Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phanganbusferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Koh Samui Airportferry
    34h 15m
    ฿2,423–3,272

  3. Mini Van, bus, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hinbus
    3. Take the busferry from Hua Hin to Koh Phanganbusferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Koh Samui Airportferry
    28h 47m
    ฿3,097–3,535

  4. Taxi, train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Pai to Chiang Maitaxi
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
    4. Take the bus from Surat Thani Train station to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pierbus
    5. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Koh Samui Airportferry
    31h 18m
    ฿2,928–6,123

  5. Mini Van, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
    2. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Don Muangtrain
    3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Office Kraisi to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Phanganferry
    5. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Koh Samui Airportferry
    34h 28m
    ฿2,572–4,550

  6. Mini Van, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
    2. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Hua Hinbus
    3. Take the ferry from Hua Hin Clock Tower to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Phanganferry
    5. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Koh Samui Airportferry
    36h 40m
    ฿3,062–3,900

Pai to Koh Samui Airport (USM) by bus, foot, busferry, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,097Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Pai, Thailand and Koh Samui Airport (USM), Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Pai to Koh Samui Airport (USM). 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 Koh Samui Airport via Chiang Mai, Hua Hin, Hua Hin, Koh Phangan, and Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier in around 28h 47m.

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