How to travel from Railay Beach to Pai, Thailand
The distance between Railay Beach and Pai is around 1,361km (846 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Railay Beach to Pai by ferry, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Pai → Railay Beach if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry, Plane and Bus
Take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Chiang Mai (CNX) then take the bus to Pai.
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical costTHB 3,705($100)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ao Nang Pier then take the bus to Mochit then Chiang Mai Arcade 2 and then to Pai.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,395($66)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Railay Beach and Pai
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Railay Beach to Pai by ferry, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 2,250 ($62) and will take around 1 day 6h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,705 ($100).
The distance between Railay Beach and Pai is around 1,361km (846 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,263km (784 miles)
It takes around 6h 35m to get from Railay Beach and Pai by ferry, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 22h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Railay Beach to Pai is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx THB 3,705 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Railay Beach and Pai, if you exclude driving, is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 2,250 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Railay Beach and Pai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Chiang Mai (CNX) then take the bus to Pai. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Railay Beach and Pai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Chiang Mai (CNX) then take the bus to Pai. instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Railay Beach to Pai. We recommend that you take a ferry to Krabi Town Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Chiang Mai (CNX) then take the bus to Pai. instead which will take 6h 35m.
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
Yes it is possible to drive from Railay Beach and Pai. The distance is around 1,592km (989 miles) by road and it will take around 22h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Railay Beach to Pai is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around THB 3,705 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Railay Beach and Pai
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry, Plane and Bus + 1 similar | 6h 35m | THB 3,705($100) | every 20 mins | 1,361km (846 miles) |
| Ferry to Ao Po Pier, Phuket, plane and bus | 7h 30m | THB 4,615($125) | once daily | 1,422km (884 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 3 similar | 1 day 4h | THB 2,395($66) | once daily | 1,603km (996 miles) |
| Ferry to Phi Phi - Ton Sai, bus | 1 day 4h | THB 8,900($245) | once daily | 1,995km (1,240 miles) |
| Ferry to Ao Nang Pier, bus | 1 day 6h | THB 2,250($62) | once daily | 1,686km (1,048 miles) |
| Ferry to Krabi Town Pier, bus | 1 day 7h | THB 2,905($80) | once daily | 1,885km (1,171 miles) |
Drive | 22h 50m | THB 5,120($140) | on demand | 1,592km (989 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Railay Beach and Pai
Bus companies
Prem Pracha
Songserm
Budsarakham Tour
Bangkok Busline
Nakhonchai Air
Airlines
Thai AirAsia
Thai Smile
Bangkok Airways
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai Lion Mentari
Ferry operators
Long-tail boat
Tigerline Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
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