How to travel from Pai to Ko Mak, Thailand
The distance between Pai and Ko Mak is around 1,032km (641 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Pai to Ko Mak by bus, plane, ferry and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ko Mak → Pai if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the bus to Chiang Mai then fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak.
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costTHB 4,795($130)
Multiple operators
Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Chiang Mai then take the train to Bang Sue Junction then take the bus to Ao Thammachat Pier then take a ferry to Ko Mak.
- Duration19h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 1,960($54)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Chiang Mai and then to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 then take a ferry to Koh Mak.
- Duration21h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,850($51)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pai and Ko Mak
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Pai to Ko Mak by bus, plane, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,600 ($44) and will take around 22h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,795 ($130).
The distance between Pai and Ko Mak is around 1,032km (641 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 943km (586 miles)
It takes around 7h 35m to get from Pai and Ko Mak by bus, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Pai to Ko Mak is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx THB 4,795 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Pai and Ko Mak is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,600 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Pai and Ko Mak. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiang Mai then fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 7h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pai and Ko Mak. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiang Mai then fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 7h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pai to Ko Mak. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiang Mai then fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 7h 35m.
The closest major airport to Ko Mak is Trat Airport (TDX) (TDX) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Ko Mak. U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) (UTP) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) 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 Pai to Ko Mak. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiang Mai then fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 7h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pai to Ko Mak is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around THB 4,795 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Pai and Ko Mak
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7h 35m | THB 4,795($130) | once daily | 1,032km (641 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 19h 45m | THB 1,960($54) | twice daily | 1,272km (790 miles) |
| Bus to Chiang Mai, train and ferry | 22h 15m | THB 1,600($44) | once daily | 1,210km (752 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 21h 25m | THB 1,850($51) | once daily | 1,133km (704 miles) |
| Bus to Chiang Mai, ferry | 23h 20m | THB 3,015($83) | once a week | 1,037km (645 miles) |
| Bus to Chiang Mai, ferry | 23h 35m | THB 2,035($56) | once daily | 1,133km (704 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Pai and Ko Mak
Bus companies
Prem Pracha
Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
Triple T
Sombat Tour
The Transport Company
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airlines
Thai Smile
Bangkok Airways
Thai Vietjet Air
Nok Air
Thai AirAsia
Ferry operators
Boonsiri Ferry
Koh Mak Speedboat Services
Travel Mart
Thai Sriram Tour
Airports near Ko Mak
The following major airports near Ko Mak offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Trat Airport (TDX)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Ko Mak
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
- Distance
- 185km (115 miles) from Ko Mak
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
- Distance
- 280km (174 miles) from Ko Mak