How to travel from Ko Lan to Pai, Thailand
The distance between Ko Lan and Pai is around 882km (548 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Ko Lan to Pai by ferry, bus, train, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pai → Ko Lan if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then fly from Utapao (UTP) to Chiang Mai (CNX) then take the bus to Pai.
- Duration7hrs
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical costTHB 3,740($105)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then take the bus to Lampang then Chiang Mai and then to Pai.
- Duration15h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,490($41)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then take the bus to Bangkok Mochit New Van Terminal then take the train to Lamphun then take the bus to Pai.
- Duration18h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,090($30)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Lan and Pai
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Lan to Pai by ferry, bus, train, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around THB 1,090 ($30) and will take around 18h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,740 ($105).
The distance between Ko Lan and Pai is around 882km (548 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 758km (471 miles)
It takes around 16h 20m to get from Ko Lan and Pai by ferry, bus, train and taxi.
The quickest way to get from Ko Lan to Pai is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx THB 3,740 ($105).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Lan and Pai is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around THB 1,090 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ko Lan and Pai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then fly from Utapao (UTP) to Chiang Mai (CNX) then take the bus to Pai. instead which will take 7hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Lan and Pai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then fly from Utapao (UTP) to Chiang Mai (CNX) then take the bus to Pai. instead which will take 7hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Lan to Pai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then take the bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Chiang Mai (CNX) then take the bus to Pai. instead which will take 7h 45m.
The closest major airport to Pai is Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) (CNX) which is approximately 86km (53 miles) from Pai. Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) (CEI) and Lampang Airport (LPT) (LPT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ko Lan to Pai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then take the bus to Bangkok Ekkamai then take the train to Chiang Mai then take a taxi to Pai. instead which will take 16h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Lan to Pai is to take a ferry, then take the bus, then take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 16h 20m and will usually cost around THB 2,725 ($75).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Lan and Pai
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 7hrs | THB 3,740($105) | twice daily | 919km (571 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 7h 45m | THB 1,745($48) | 5 times a day | 882km (548 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus and plane | 8h 50m | THB 4,830($135) | 5 times a day | 903km (561 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus and plane | 9h 20m | THB 3,485($95) | 5 times a day | 951km (591 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus and plane | 10hrs | THB 2,145($59) | 5 times a day | 898km (558 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 15h 5m | THB 1,490($41) | once daily | 975km (606 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus | 16hrs | THB 1,525($42) | 5 times a day | 969km (602 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus | 22h 50m | THB 1,310($36) | once daily | 1,154km (717 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 1 similar | 18h 30m | THB 1,090($30) | once daily | 1,053km (654 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus, Train and Taxi | 16h 20m | THB 2,725($75) | every 4 hours | 1,050km (652 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Lan and Pai
Bus companies
Roong Reuang Coach
Nakhonchai Air
Phetprasert Tour
Prem Pracha
Pattaya T-Tour
Airlines
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai AirAsia
Thai Smile
Bangkok Airways
Thai Lion Mentari
Ferry operators
Koh Larn Ferry
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airports near Pai
The following major airports near Pai offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
- Distance
- 86km (53 miles) from Pai
Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI)
- Distance
- 165km (102 miles) from Pai
Lampang Airport (LPT)
- Distance
- 165km (102 miles) from Pai