How to travel from Pai to Trang, Thailand

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.

6 routes found

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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Chiang Mai then fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Trang (TST).

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    THB 4,865($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Chiang Mai then Phuket Bus Terminal 2 and then to Trang Sri Trang.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,615($72)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Taxi and Train

Take a taxi to Chiang Mai then take the train to Bang Sue Junction and then to Trang.

  • Duration1 day 3h
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,435($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Trang.

  • Duration23h 30m
  • Distance1,646km (1,023 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pai and Trang

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Pai to Trang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
6h 10m
THB 4,865($135)
4 times a day1,441km (896 miles)
Bus to Chiang Mai, plane8h 20m
THB 3,560($100)
4 times a day1,475km (917 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 7h
THB 2,615($72)
once daily1,989km (1,236 miles)
Bus via Chiang Mai2 days 1h
THB 2,105($58)
4 times a day1,654km (1,028 miles)
Taxi and Train
1 day 3h
THB 2,435($67)
every 20 mins1,764km (1,096 miles)
Drive
23h 30m
THB 5,305($145)
on demand1,646km (1,023 miles)

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Airports near Trang

The following major airports near Trang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

TST
Trang Airport (TST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Trang
HDY
Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Trang
HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Trang