The distance between Pai and Trang is around 1,441km (896 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Pai to Trang by bus, plane, taxi, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Chiang Mai then fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Trang (TST).
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Take the bus to Chiang Mai then Phuket Bus Terminal 2 and then to Trang Sri Trang.
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Take a taxi to Chiang Mai then take the train to Bang Sue Junction and then to Trang.
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There are several options for getting from Pai to Trang by bus, plane, taxi, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around THB 2,105 ($58) and will take around 2 days 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,865 ($135).
The distance between Pai and Trang is around 1,441km (896 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,314km (816 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Pai and Trang by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 23h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Pai to Trang is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx THB 4,865 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Pai and Trang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around THB 2,105 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Pai and Trang. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiang Mai then fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Trang (TST). instead which will take 6h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pai and Trang. It typically takes around 1 day 7h and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pai to Trang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chiang Mai and Phuket Bus Terminal 2. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 7h.
Prem Pracha, Greenbus Thailand, Sri Trang Tour, Bangkok Busline, The Transport Company, Lignite Tour PK and Lignite Tour run regular bus services between Pai and Trang. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 7h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pai to Trang. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiang Mai then fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Trang (TST). instead which will take 6h 10m.
The closest major airport to Trang is Trang Airport (TST) (TST) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Trang. Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) (HDY) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Pai and Trang. The distance is around 1,646km (1,023 miles) by road and it will take around 23h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pai to Trang is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around THB 4,865 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 10m | THB 4,865($135) | 4 times a day | 1,441km (896 miles) |
Bus to Chiang Mai, plane | 8h 20m | THB 3,560($100) | 4 times a day | 1,475km (917 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 7h | THB 2,615($72) | once daily | 1,989km (1,236 miles) |
Bus via Chiang Mai | 2 days 1h | THB 2,105($58) | 4 times a day | 1,654km (1,028 miles) |
Taxi and Train | 1 day 3h | THB 2,435($67) | every 20 mins | 1,764km (1,096 miles) |
Drive | 23h 30m | THB 5,305($145) | on demand | 1,646km (1,023 miles) |
Prem Pracha
Greenbus Thailand
Sri Trang Tour
Bangkok Busline
The Transport Company
Thai Lion Mentari
Nok Air
Thai AirAsia
Thai Smile
Bangkok Airways
State Railway of Thailand
The following major airports near Trang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.