How to get from Bangkok to Pattaya. To Pattaya on your own. Tips for tourists Regular taxi Bangkok-Pattaya
Updated: 09/16/2019
How to get from Bangkok to Pattaya quickly and cheaply? This question interests many tourists, because due to its affordability and relatively close location to the country’s main airport, where most international flights arrive, Pattaya remains the most popular resort in Thailand, visited by hundreds of thousands of foreign tourists every year. This article describes all the main ways to quickly and inexpensively travel from Bangkok to Pattaya using various types transport.
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Most often, the need to find transport from Bangkok to Pattaya and from Pattaya to Bangkok arises in the following cases:
- y independent travelers who, after arriving in the country, decided to spend some time in its capital (explore the sights of Bangkok, visit shopping centers, etc.) and only then go to the resort;
- for independent or organized tourists who are tired of spending their entire vacation on Pattaya beaches and they decided to change things up a bit by going to Bangkok for a few days (for example, to visit Siam Park Adventure or Dream World, visit Royal Palace in Bangkok, temples and shopping centers cities).
- for vacationers who make independent travel by country, which most often involves visiting Bangkok to connect to a flight to another city or resort (for example, for independent trip to the province of Kanchanaburi, in ancient capital country of Ayutthaya, to the islands in the southern part of the country, including the islands of the Andaman Sea).
- for businessmen who arrived in Bangkok on official business and do not want to miss the opportunity to relax for a couple of days at the closest place to the capital famous resort, especially when several days of the business visit fell on the weekend.
- for independent travelers who have just arrived in Thailand and are going to relax in Pattaya, but are not well prepared for their trip and instead of going directly, which is easier, faster and cheaper, they get to Bangkok and try to go to the resort from there.
From Bangkok to Pattaya by bus
If during your trip to Thailand there is a need to get from Bangkok to Pattaya, but for some reason you do not want to use the services of local taxi drivers (for example, you want to save money), then there are a number of more affordable ways to overcome the distance between capital and resort. We are talking, first of all, about regular buses Bangkok - Pattaya, which depart from several points in the capital of Thailand. 
Due to the fact that the cost of regular buses along the designated route is approximately the same, it makes sense to choose the bus station that is closest to you at the moment, because this will allow you to save on public transport. The most popular among tourists and local residents are Bangkok bus stations, which are located near the capital's metro stations: the eastern bus station Ekkamai and the northern bus station of Bangkok Mo Chit.
The easiest way to get to Ekkamai Bus Station, located in the eastern part of Bangkok, is to take the Sukhumvit Line. Get off at the station of the same name: Ekkamai. From the bus station located near this metro station, modern, air-conditioned buses depart for Pattaya almost every half hour. It is also important that in addition to the small interval between flights, they operate from early morning until late evening (from 05:30 to 23:00). Keep in mind that on last flight There may be no tickets.
The fare from Bangkok to Pattaya is about 120 baht (about $4), and you have to pay separately for transported luggage compartment You don't need a bus bag or a suitcase. The trip lasts about two hours (usually less rather than more), just make sure when purchasing your ticket that you need a direct flight and not the longer one that goes through Chonburi – main city provinces. It is also better to choose first class buses, the distinctive feature of which is the blue stripe and the number 1 on the sides. The point here is not even about comfort, but about the fact that second-class buses have a huge number of stops along the route, which is why such a bus often takes more than 3 hours to get to Pattaya, and if, when leaving Bangkok, it gets into a small traffic jam, then all 4 hours.
Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal, known as Mo Chit, is the largest in the city and is located in the northern part of the capital. Just don’t be surprised when on the bus terminal building itself, instead of the Mo Chit inscription, you see the inscription Chatuchak - this is normal for Thailand :). By the way, Chatuchak is the name of the most famous market in Bangkok located nearby, which is probably why the name migrated to the bus station.
You can get to the station by arriving at the Mochit station using two types of transport in Bangkok: the skytrain (the Mochit terminus of the Sukhumvit line) and the same station on the only line. As is the case with the eastern bus station, fare from Bangkok to Pattaya
is about 120 baht. Buses also depart from the northern bus station of Mo Chit almost every half hour from 05:00 in the morning, but the last flight from here is already at 19:00 (or 20:00 - depending on the season) in the evening. 
Due to bus service There are several bus companies operating between Bangkok and Pattaya, I advise you to always check when purchasing tickets exactly where the bus in Pattaya arrives: at a specific bus station or is it even passing through and will drop you off on the Sukhumvit highway in the city (the latter option is more rare, but still check costs). I also advise you to read the article, because you most likely need not only to get to the resort, but also to get to a certain area in the city (the said article tells you how to do this the easiest way).
How to get from Bangkok to Pattaya by taxi
The easiest, but also the most expensive way to get from Bangkok to Pattaya is by taxi. However, for those who value comfort, speed and are willing to pay a little more for it, this option is quite good. But in any case, you need to bargain with the taxi driver, because the initial price for the specified route, which the taxi driver calls, is 1500-2500 baht. After successful bargaining, the price should drop to 1000-1200 baht. Additionally, you will need to pay about 150 baht for travel on the expressway.
Also, even before the start of the trip, you should agree on where exactly the taxi will take you: to one of the bus stations, to a specific street in the city, to the door of a specific hotel, etc. Consider travel time, i.e. Upon arrival in Pattaya, you should not force a taxi driver to take you to a hotel located on Walking Street if this street is already closed to traffic due to the onset of another evening in Pattaya. You also need to be prepared for the fact that some taxi drivers (stopped on the street) simply will not want to take you to Pattaya, because... prefer to work exclusively in the capital.
How to get from Bangkok to Pattaya by train
If for some reason you don’t like the methods described above, which allow you to quickly and quite inexpensively get to Pattaya from Bangkok, there is another option: traveling along the indicated route by train. Due to the long travel time, this option is, one might say, not for everyone, i.e. for avid ferroequinologists (railway fans). I’ll say right away that I haven’t used this method to get to Pattaya yet, so the data is based on information available on the network.
The only train on the route Bangkok - Pattaya departs from Bangkok at 06:55 am and arrives in Pattaya at 10:35, i.e. travel time is 3 hours 40 minutes, which is comparable to second class buses. The return flight from Pattaya departs for the capital at 14:21 and arrives at the destination station at 18:25, i.e. the return journey takes more than 4 hours. Perhaps someone will find the cost of train travel on this route very tempting, which is only 31 Baht (less than $1) in a 3rd class carriage.
The train departs from Bangkok from the main station (station underground metro Bangkok MRT with the same name Hua Lamphong). The train arrives in Pattaya at railway station, located behind the Sukhumvit highway (in East Pattaya), south of the city's North Street (North Pattaya Rd).
How to get from Bangkok to Pattaya by car
If you prefer to travel in a rented car during your travels and want to get to Pattaya from Bangkok by yourself, then you should expect a journey of about two hours. In this situation exact time It is quite difficult to predict due to the varying intensity of road traffic, knowledge of the route, your driving skills when driving a right-hand drive car and the ability to navigate using maps of Thailand.
I would like to note right away that due to the closer distance to Pattaya and the lack of need to travel around the Thai capital, using a car rented at Suvarnabhumi Airport can get to your destination much easier and faster - the journey will take you no more than an hour and a half. For a long time, Highway No. 3, connecting Bang Na and Trat, was considered the optimal route. Driving along this route from Bangkok to Pattaya, you need to pass through the cities of Bang Pakong, Chonburi and Si Racha. Recently it has become popular new route, following through Chonburi and Pattaya to Rayong.
When choosing a car as vehicle To travel between Bangkok and Pattaya, I recommend that you get up-to-date road maps or upload a map of Thailand to your navigator. Motorway traffic itself is quite normal, and the roads, with the exception of small sections, are very good quality. However, it should be remembered that at the exits from Bangkok there are quite complex (for drivers accustomed to driving on the right) road junctions, in which you can very quickly get lost without an experienced real or electronic assistant.
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Pattaya
If you want to get to Pattaya from Bangkok as quickly as possible in an accessible way, and traveling by cheap train, which is described above, is not suitable for you for any reason (you are not satisfied with the travel time, schedule, the need to get to the railway station in Bangkok and from the railway station in Pattaya to the resort center), then you should pay attention to regular regular minibuses (minibuses). Finding the specified transport, which costs only 97 Baht, is quite simple if you know some landmarks.
The point from which minibuses depart from Bangkok to various destinations, including Pattaya, is located near the Victory Monument in the northern part of the capital. The easiest way to get there is to take the BTS Skytrain to the station with the same name (Victory Monument). There is no need to go to the square itself: if you come by metro from the city center, then an improvised mini-bus station is located on the right in the direction of travel.
At the same time, it is not so easy to notice, because there is no building there: in a small courtyard there are tables in a row, at which Thais sit and sell tickets for minibuses. The best landmark, visible directly from the skytrain platform, is the car dealership building with a large vertical “Suzuki” inscription on the facade. (see photo above). Just next to this building, closer to the Victory Monument, there is a point of sale of tickets costing 97 Baht (which is equivalent to $3 - more about this in the article “Money of Thailand. Exchange rates in Thailand today”).
Next to the tables there are homemade signs with directions written on them. Just go to the table where it says “Pattaya” and buy a small ticket. The actual boarding of the minibuses takes place at a site located further between the buildings. A problem you may encounter is that many minibuses do not have Latin lettering on them. Therefore, if you do not know Thai, you will have to worry a little so as not to miss your minibus. I used the Bangkok – Pattaya flight only once, but I remembered that the indicated route was number 4. It seems that such a number was written on the ticket and definitely on the transport itself.
Finally, a few words about the disadvantages of this method get from Bangkok to Pattaya . You won't be able to use the minibus late in the evening, because... last flight at 20:00. In my opinion, it is better not to use it if you have large bags or suitcases. I only had a small backpack with me, but there was no room for it in the minibus either: there is no trunk as such, the rows of seats are close to each other, and the bus does not leave until all the seats are occupied. As a result, being 183 cm tall, I had to keep the backpack on my lap the whole way, which did not contribute to comfort at all.
In addition, I do not recommend occupying the back row of seats for those who want to admire the view from the window while driving. The back row of seats in Thai minibuses is usually raised above the rest, so in order to look out the window you have to bend over or bend your neck, which quickly gets tired. Finally, if during the journey you notice that the minibus turned off the road and stopped, and people began to get out of it without their things, most likely you are not in Pattaya yet, but stopped at a gas station.
In this case, you have about 10 minutes to buy fruit or food from street vendors, or go to the store to buy something cold. You need to get out of the minibus in any case, because... By law, passengers are prohibited from being inside while refueling. Therefore, if you don’t want to buy anything, just stretch your legs. Regardless of which way you choose to get from Bangkok to Pattaya, I wish you a pleasant trip!
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If you don't mind the money, you can take a taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok's main airport, to Pattaya; this pleasure costs around 1,500 baht. If you want to get cheaply from the airport to Pattaya, regular buses will be at your service, the fare on which costs an order of magnitude less; as of March 2019, the fare cost 120 baht.
Buses from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya run every 1 hour, starting from 7-00 to 10-00, daily, including holidays and weekends. This route has been operating since the opening of Suvarnabhumi Airport in 2006, and over the past 10 years ticket prices have decreased rather than increased.
Where is the bus stop from the airport to Pattaya?
The counter for selling bus tickets to Pattaya is located on the 1st floor of the airport building (one floor above the underground entrance to the metro), near exit No. 8. Buses going to Pattaya stop directly opposite this exit, all lucky ticket holders wait for buses not on the street, but next to the ticket counter, and they are clearly informed about the arrival of the bus.
Note. There are no signs for buses going to Pattaya in the airport building, and it would be nice to remember the location of the above counter, otherwise you will have to check its location with the Suvarnabhumi Airport staff.
How long does it take to travel from Bangkok International Airport to Pattaya?
The distance between Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok's main airport, and Pattaya is 120 km. Taking into account the fact that traffic jams regularly occur in Pattaya itself and the immediate surroundings of this city, a bus ride on this route takes 2 hours.
You might expect a taxi ride from the airport to Pattaya to take less time, but this is not the case. In accordance with local traditions, large vehicles always have priority on the road, and buses easily push aside taxis in Pattaya traffic jams.
What are the buses operating on the route Bangkok Airport - Pattaya
From Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya there are comfortable and air-conditioned full-size buses (not minibuses, which are notorious for their low level of comfort).
The operator of this route is Roong Reuang Co. Ltd. , a government-certified carrier that has a concession from the Department of Transport of Thailand to operate bus services on route No. 389, this is the number assigned to flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya, and back, from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Where do buses stop on route 389, Bangkok Airport - Pattaya.
In Pattaya, buses of route 389 make 5 stops, at the turnoff from the route to northern, central and southern Pattaya, near the carrier's office on Thepprasit road, and at the final stop in Jomtien. The last two buses, departing from the airport at 21-00 and 22-00, make only 1 stop in Pattaya, at the northern bus terminal of Pattaya.
When purchasing a bus ticket, you will have the choice of buying a simple ticket to Pattaya, which costs a little more than 100 baht, or a transfer to your hotel door, which costs 250 baht. In the latter case, upon arrival at the carrier’s office on Thepprasit road, you will be transferred to a minibus, which will take all owners of such a transfer to the appropriate hotels.
As a rule, there is no practical need to purchase a transfer to the hotel door. In Pattaya, every bus coming from Bangkok is guarded by a whole cloud of local taxi drivers, and you will only need to negotiate with them on the price, which is usually around 50 baht. In the event that you go to final stop, you will have the opportunity to transfer to Songthaew (local option minibus), and get to the desired point for 10 - 20 baht.
Prohibition of drinking alcoholic beverages on buses and public transport
It’s a good idea to know about this feature of Thai law if you don’t want to receive a fine of several thousand baht. The ban on the consumption of alcohol, including beer, applies to all types of road transport without exception, incl. buses, taxis and motorbikes. The ban applies not only to drivers, which is quite expected, but also to passengers.
August 10, 2012. Occupants of vehicles of any kind who drink alcohol during travel are now subject to six months imprisonment and/or a Bt60,000 fine, the Office of Alcoholic Beverages announced yesterday. The penalties will also be imposed on drinkers in vehicles parked on sidewalks or shoulders of public roads, including sois, regardless of whether the vehicles are moving, OAB director Samarn Footrakool said. Drinking occupants and drivers will be equally liable for such violations. "The only exceptions under this law are occupants of vehicles parked in front of their homes," he said.
Looking for information on transfers from Bangkok to Pattaya in Thailand? In this article we will tell you how to get to Pattaya from Bangkok and from Bangkok Airport on your own, how much the trip costs and how long it will take.
There are three ways to get to Pattaya - by bus, by train or by ordering a taxi transfer. There is no train connection from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya, but you can get there by bus or taxi.
Below we will consider each of the options in more detail.
How to get from Bangkok to Pattaya by bus
Buses Bangkok - Pattaya run from two bus stations in the Thai capital: northern (Mo Chit) and eastern (Ekkamai). Buses depart every 25-40 minutes and reach Pattaya in 2-2.5 hours. The ticket costs about 125 baht.
It is more convenient to go from the eastern (Ekamai) bus station, since it is located near the metro station of the same name (Ekamai station), and buses from this station run more often than from the northern one.
Make sure you take an "express" that goes non-stop (most buses to Pattaya are like this, but others make several stops along the way and take almost twice as long in total).
Map with bus and bus locations railway stations Bangkok:
Minivan
Previously, you could get to Pattaya by minivan from the Victory Monument metro station, but recently the Thai authorities kicked out all minivans from there. They now depart from official bus stations in Bangkok, and free shuttles have been launched from Victory Monument to these stations.
For example, Pattaya Van minivans leave from Mochit bus station every 15-20 minutes; a ticket costs only 92 baht per trip.
By train
The train from Bangkok to Pattaya runs daily at 06:55 central station Bangkok Hua Lampong. On this route, only third-class tickets are sold (cars like ours on electric trains), the price is about 30 baht.
The train travels for more than three hours and arrives in Pattaya at 10:34, and then only on the condition that it is not late. We recommend considering this option only as a last resort.
You can check the train schedule on the official website railways Thailand.
How to get to Pattaya from Bangkok airport
Buses
If you fly into Bangkok's main airport (Suvarnabhumi), then getting to Pattaya on your own will be even easier: buses run directly from the airport.
The distance between the airport and Pattaya is 110 kilometers, the trip takes about one and a half hours in dry weather and about two hours in rainy weather.
There are several operators providing bus service from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya.
Airport Pattaya Bus. Buses of this carrier depart every hour from 7 am to 10 pm from gate No. 8 on the ground floor of the airport. Travel time is two hours, ticket price is 120 baht.
Bell Travel Service. Bell Travel Service operates flights from the airport Bangkok Suvarnabhumi 6 times a day - every two hours from 08:00 to 18:00 (inclusive).
At the same time, you travel from Bangkok airport to Pattaya by bus, and in the city you are transferred to a minivan and taken to the hotel. The ticket costs 250 baht. According to the latest information, there are currently no ticket offices of this company at the airport and tickets can only be bought online on the official website (link above). Buses depart from the ground floor of Suvarnabhumi Airport, from gates 7-8.
Photo: bus ticket counter at Bangkok airport © Harsha K R / flickr.com Taxi Bangkok – Pattaya
You can get to Pattaya by taxi either directly from Bangkok or from Suvarnabhumi Airport. Taxi prices from Bangkok airport to Pattaya start from 1,500 baht, from the city it can be a little more expensive.
Travel time is around 2 hours. This transfer will be the most expensive, but also the most convenient - you will be taken directly to your hotel.
In any case, always agree on the final price with the driver before the start of the trip - there is a risk of bumping into an unscrupulous driver who will try to take more money from you than he said at the beginning.
Photo: taxi in Bangkok © Oleg Sidorenko / flickr.com Transfer Bangkok – Pattaya
If you arrive in Thailand too late, have a lot of luggage, are traveling big company or with children - it will be more convenient for you (or directly from the hotel if you plan to spend several days in the city) in advance.
You can, for example, use the services of a company - in this case, a driver with a sign will meet you at the airport, and the final cost of the trip can be paid in rubles before departure to Thailand.
The price of a Bangkok – Pattaya transfer by taxi depends on the class of the car, but on average it starts from 45-50 dollars for the whole car (accommodates up to 4 people).
You can check the current cost of transfer to Pattaya using the form below:
Which method to choose
It all depends on your preferences and financial capabilities:
- A minivan is the cheapest (from 92 baht), but it is the least comfortable option.
- Buses are a little more expensive, but they have more space and a more pleasant ride. The best option if you don't want to pay for a taxi.
- Transfer is the most convenient of all methods, and also relatively inexpensive.
Pattaya and Phuket are the most popular resorts Thailand. And they are definitely worth visiting for everyone. The distance between these cities is 970 km. It can be covered by plane, bus or car. Each of these methods has its own advantages and disadvantages. In this article I will tell you how to get from Pattaya to Phuket quickly, economically and comfortably.
By plane
Flying is the fastest and most expensive way to travel between two resorts in Thailand. Air transportation Emirates and Bangkok Airways operate between them. Airplanes operate 2-4 flights daily from Pattaya to Phuket. Average airfare – 2700-3000 baht (80-85 US dollars). Time spent in the air on all flights is 1 hour 40 minutes.
Pattaya Utapao Airport is 40 km away south of the resort. You can get there by ordering a taxi or minibus transfer.
It is better to purchase plane tickets in advance, in this case you can find tickets at a good discount. To find a suitable ticket, it is most convenient to use the Aviasales website, it analyzes the cost in different airlines and travel agencies, and provides the most profitable options.
You can also fly to Phuket from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. The distance from Pattaya to Bangkok is only 120 km. From this air harbor There are up to 20 flights to the island every day. Airlines regularly offer discounts on tickets from Suvarnabhumi to Phuket. Airfare is sometimes reduced to 500 baht (15USD). Travel time between Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports is 1 hour 25 minutes. You can get to the airport from Pattaya by regular buses, minibuses or taxis.
I have already written in detail how you can get from Bangkok to Phuket. If you decide to go to Phuket via Bangkok, I recommend reading.
By bus
Buses are the most popular look transport in Thailand. Almost all residents of this country and up to 70% of tourists travel on it. Buses from Pattaya to Phuket depart in the evening at 17:00 and arrive in the morning at 8:40. Total travel time is 15 hours 40 minutes.
Class buses run between Pattaya and Phuket VIP and VIP24. Vehicles of the first category are designed for 36 seats. They are equipped with seats that recline into a chaise longue position, TVs and air conditioning. The cost of tickets for them is 867 baht (25$ ) .
Bus class VIP24 accommodates 24 people. They are equipped with seats that can easily be converted into beds. Also, such vehicles have air conditioning, minibars with snacks and soft drinks, televisions, and sockets for recharging batteries. mobile phones or laptops, TVs. Ticket price for VIP24 buses – 1141 baht (32.5 US dollars).
Pattaya North Bus Terminal, from which flights to Phuket operate, is located in the north-eastern part of the resort, on North Pattaya Road. You can only get to it from the coast by taxi.
Phuket Bus Station ( bus terminal 2), where buses arrive from Pattaya, is located on Thepkrasatti Road, in the southeastern part of the island.
You can buy a bus ticket at the ticket office at the bus station or on the website. The ticket price on the website is the same as at the box office.
By car
A car is the most convenient way to travel from Pattaya to Phuket. Using the car, you can independently choose the time and place of departure, speed, and stop locations.
If you do not have your own car, then you can rent one in Pattaya. I recommend booking a car in advance, so they can find the right car for you. Otherwise, you will have to drive what remains in the fleet. The safest way to book is through the website, as it contains offers from all well-known rental companies. Also, the site employs people who know Russian and can explain to you all the rules and features of car rental traffic in Thailand.
In order to start the journey you need to go to Highway No. 7. After about 130 km you need to turn onto road number 9(Bangkok bypass) and turn off to Highway No. 4, which runs almost to the island of Phuket. IN small town Khok Kloi (Khok Kloi) there is an interchange in the shape of a triangle, from which road No. 402. It leads from Khok Kloi to Phuket via the Si Suthon Bridge.
The average travel time from Pattaya to Phuket by car is 10-11 hours, provided there are two drivers in the car who take turns behind the wheel.
If you have only one driver, you can make a stop in the city Hua Hin – oldest resort Thailand, which is located on the coast of the Gulf of Malacca, 325 km from Pattaya and 600 km from Phuket. This city has a well-developed tourism infrastructure and many campsites, motels, and hotels are open for people traveling by car.
The cost of gasoline in Thailand is 36-46 baht per liter (1-1.3 US dollars). It is better to buy fuel at gas stations. Bottled gasoline is worth purchasing only if the tank is completely empty.
There are several ways to get from Pattaya to Phuket. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. The choice of one of them depends on your preferences and financial capabilities.
Pattaya is popular seaside resort in Thailand, about 150 kilometers from Bangkok, therefore, when visiting the capital, travelers sometimes have the question of how to get from Bangkok to Pattaya on their own to spend several days there.
In fact, it is quite simple - the Bangkok - Chon Buri - Pattaya highway passes through the cities, however, depending on the budget, the desired level of comfort and the duration of the trip, you can choose the route and the desired method of transportation.
From Bangkok airport to Pattaya
Having arrived in Bangkok by plane, you can go to Pattaya without leaving the airport in two ways:
- By taxi
- By bus.
By taxi
To take a taxi, you can use the website kiwitaxi.ru. Just order your transfer online in advance. Upon arrival, the taxi driver will meet you and take you to your desired location in Pattaya.
The cost of the trip is approximately 1500 baht.
If you order a taxi in the arrivals area on the 2nd floor, the price will fluctuate between 2500-3000 baht, depending on your bargaining ability. You can go down to the first floor to exit No. 4. There the price will already be 2500-2000 baht.
Wherever you order a taxi, remember that you need to go according to the meter. Or specify the price very clearly in advance. In case of divorce, threaten to call the touristic police, and take a photo of the driver and car number.
By bus
To buy a bus ticket to Pattaya you need to go down to the 1st floor (after going through passport control you will be on the 2nd floor).
Then turn left to exit No. 8. Before reaching this exit there will be a small open cash register. Here you can buy a ticket to Pattaya.
Buses run every hour. But there may be no tickets for the next flight. Be prepared to leave 1-2 hours later. Travel time will be 2-3 hours.
There are two types of tickets:
- for 130 baht
- for 260 baht
1.Bus for 130 baht. In this case, you will travel on blue buses from company No. 389. For me, this is the most The best way(after a taxi) get to Pattaya quickly and inexpensively.
In Pattaya, this bus makes 3 stops: on Sukhumvit, on Central and South streets.
2. Bus for 260 baht. This bus will take you to Pattaya North Bus Station. After which you will be transferred to minivans or tuk-tuks and taken to hotels. There is no need to pay extra for transportation to the hotel - it is included in the ticket price. Carrier company: Bell Travel Service (www.belltravelservice.com). But since there will be 40 people on the bus and everyone needs to be taken to the hotel, the transportation time may take half an hour.
Bell Travel Service is a private bus company that offers door-to-door service. Most often, it provides an air-conditioned minibus with a certain number of other travelers who have used this service. You can arrange transportation from the airport or your hotel in Bangkok directly to your final destination in Pattaya. The offer promises to be more profitable than a taxi ride (the amount should be clarified in advance) and more comfortable than a bus.
The Bell Travel Service office is located on North Street (Pattaya Nua). If you are driving from the dolphin fountain towards Sukhumvit, it will be on the left side of the road, between Third Street and Sukhumvit. (www.belltravelservice.com)
From Bangkok to Pattaya by taxi
Ideal if you want to travel in the comfort and privacy of your own vehicle, and if you want to be transported directly to your hotel without the need for onward travel arrangements.
You can catch a taxi on the street or order one at the hotel, rest and relax on the road and arrive in Pattaya cheerful and full of energy. The official tariff is 1500 TNV excluding speed fees.
The estimated travel time is a little over an hour and a half, depending on traffic conditions.
To Pattaya by bus
It will cost much less than the same route from Bangkok to Pattaya by taxi. There are regular and frequent connections between the cities, with buses running back-to-back every day, so you shouldn't have any problems getting a ticket for one of them.
Of course, as a more affordable option, the bus has its drawbacks. Unlike a taxi, you will not only have to find your own way to get to the bus station in Bangkok, but also get to your hotel in Pattaya. If you have a lot of luggage, this may also cause you inconvenience. Plus, you'll have to share the bus with big amount other people, so if you prefer peace and privacy while traveling, then the bus is not for you.
Depending on the cost, there are first and second class buses. The first class bus travels without stops from the starting station to the final station, with the exception of a few to pick up and drop off passengers at additional points.
Estimated travel time is 2-2.5 hours. Cost about 120 THB.
A second class bus is not much cheaper than its first class counterpart (about 100 THB). At the same time, it has many stops and is not equipped with air conditioning.
Departure points:
East Station (Ekkamai). You can get to it by above-ground METRO. Get off at Ekkamai Station (BTS Skytrain). Buses run every hour from 5am to 10pm. Ticket price is 100 baht. In Pattaya you will be dropped off at the bus station - North Pattaya.
North Station (Mochit). Located near Dong Muang Airport. You can get to the bus station by Skytrain. Get off at Mo Chit Station (BTS Skytrain). Or take the subway to Chatuchak Park station (MRT). Then either walk 20 minutes or catch a taxi (tuk-tuk). Opening hours are from 5 am to 7 pm. Price - 100 baht. Arrives at North Pattaya.
Unofficial bus station with minivans is on Victory Money. Price 150 baht.
From Bangkok to Pattaya by train
One of the least expensive ways to get to Pattaya and immerse yourself in Thai life. Departs from Bangkok Hua Lamphong Station at 06:55 am and arrives in Pattaya at 10:34 am.
There is only one flight per day, and it travels with all intermediate stops. Tickets must be purchased prior to boarding and are only sold during the last 30 minutes before boarding.
The cost of a third class ticket (without air conditioning) is 80 baht. The train runs only on weekdays! In Pattaya, the train will stop at the railway station next to Siam Country Club in the north of Sukhumvit Road.
Transport-Bangkok Pattaya on the map
Buy a bus or train ticket to Pattaya online
You can buy on the website 12go.asia e-tickets on trains and buses throughout Thailand. It is very comfortable. You can plan your route in advance and buy a bus/train ticket to Pattaya via the Internet.
By rented car to Pattaya
In addition, it is possible to rent a car, but if this is your first time in the country, we strongly do not recommend this service due to the specific driving style of Thai drivers and their adherence to traffic rules.