Hat Yai to Pakbara Minivans leave every hour (or when they are full) to Pakbara (and many other destinations in the South). The ride to Pakbara takes around 2 hours and costs around 150 THB per person. You should plan your arrival into Hat Yai as early in the morning as possible in order to catch a Taxi or minivan to Pakbara. A private taxi or private minibus is a good choice if you are arriving less than 3 hours before the last ferry leaves from Pakbara. Also if you are traveling with 2 or more people and you have a lot of luggage. Travel time to Pakbara is around 1.5 hours with private transport.
