How to travel from Pai to Ko Phangan, Thailand
The distance between Pai and Ko Phangan is around 1,201km (746 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Pai to Ko Phangan 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 Phangan → 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 Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical costTHB 6,030($165)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Chiang Mai then take the train to Bang Sue Junction and then to Surat Thani Train Station then take a ferry to Koh Phangan.
- Duration24h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,105($58)
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 Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,435($67)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pai and Ko Phangan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Pai to Ko Phangan by bus, plane, ferry and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around THB 2,035 ($56) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 6,030 ($165).
The distance between Pai and Ko Phangan is around 1,201km (746 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,083km (673 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Pai and Ko Phangan by bus, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Pai to Ko Phangan is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx THB 6,030 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Pai and Ko Phangan is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 2,035 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Pai and Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiang Mai then fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pai and Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiang Mai then fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pai to Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiang Mai then fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Ko Phangan is Koh Samui Airport (USM) (USM) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Ko Phangan. Surat Thani Airport (URT) (URT) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) 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 Phangan. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiang Mai then fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan. instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pai to Ko Phangan is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around THB 6,030 ($165).
Compare travel optionsbetween Pai and Ko Phangan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 5h 50m | THB 6,030($165) | twice daily | 1,201km (746 miles) |
| Bus to Chiang Mai, plane and ferry | 9hrs | THB 4,250($115) | once daily | 1,337km (831 miles) |
| Bus to Chiang Mai, plane and ferry | 9h 40m | THB 4,615($125) | once daily | 1,473km (915 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 24h 30m | THB 2,105($58) | once daily | 1,646km (1,023 miles) |
| Bus to Chiang Mai, train and ferry | 1 day 3h | THB 2,180($60) | once daily | 1,383km (859 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 2h | THB 2,435($67) | once daily | 1,317km (818 miles) |
| Bus to Chiang Mai, ferry | 1 day 4h | THB 2,035($56) | twice daily | 1,283km (797 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Pai and Ko Phangan
Bus companies
Prem Pracha
Phantip Travel
Sombat Tour
The Transport Company
Bangkok Busline
Ferry operators
Seatran Discovery
Lomprayah
Songserm
Paradive Travel
Thai Sriram Tour
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai Smile
Thai AirAsia
Nok Air
Thai Vietjet Air
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airports near Ko Phangan
The following major airports near Ko Phangan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Koh Samui Airport (USM)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Ko Phangan
Surat Thani Airport (URT)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Ko Phangan
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 262km (163 miles) from Ko Phangan