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 modes of 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:
— for 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 the beaches of Pattaya and they decided to slightly change the scenery by going to Bangkok for a few days (for example, to visit the Siam Park Adventure or Dream World amusement parks, visit the Royal Palace in Bangkok, temples and shopping centers of the city).
- for vacationers who make an independent trip around the country, which most often involves visiting Bangkok for a transfer to a flight to another city or resort (for example, for an independent trip to the province of Kanchanaburi, to the ancient capital of the country Ayutthaya, to the islands in the southern part of the country, including 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 famous resort closest to the capital, 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 bus stations among tourists and local residents are Bangkok bus stations, which are located near the capital's metro stations: Ekkamai East Bus Station and Mochit Bangkok Northern Bus Station.
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). Please be aware that the last flight may not be available.
The cost of travel from Bangkok to Pattaya is about 120 baht (about $4), and you do not need to pay separately for a bag or suitcase transported in the luggage compartment of the bus. 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 a longer one that goes through Chonburi, the main city of the province. 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 the fact that the bus service between Bangkok and Pattaya is operated by several bus companies at once, I advise you to always check when purchasing tickets exactly where the bus arrives in Pattaya: at a specific bus station or is it a passing bus and will drop you off on the Sukhumvit highway in the city (the latter option more rare, but still worth checking). 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 (Bangkok MRT underground metro station of the same name, Hua Lamphong). In Pattaya, the train arrives at the railway station located behind the Sukhumvit highway (in East Pattaya), south of 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, it is quite difficult to predict the exact time 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, a new route through Chonburi and Pattaya to Rayong has become popular.
When choosing a car as a means of transport for traveling between Bangkok and Pattaya, I recommend that you get up-to-date road maps or upload a map of Thailand to your navigator. Motorway driving itself is quite normal, and the roads, with the exception of small sections, are of 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 in the most affordable way, and traveling by cheap train, which is described above, does not suit you for some reason (you are not satisfied with the travel time, schedule, the need to get to the train station in Bangkok and from the station railway in Pattaya to the resort center), then you should pay attention to 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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In this article we talk about all the ways to get from Bangkok to Pattaya: by taxi and transfer, bus, train or rented car. We explain how to get from Bangkok airport to Pattaya on your own.
For those who want to go directly from Bangkok airport to Pattaya:
From Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya
Bus
The most economical way to get to Pattaya from the international airport is to buy a bus ticket. Several bus companies transport passengers. Bus stands are located on the ground floor of the airport, between gates 7 and 8. From Bangkok Airport you can get to Pattaya in 2 hours.
Photo © Harsha K R/flickr.com
Airport Pattaya Bus
Buses run every 1 hour. The ticket price includes 1 seat + luggage space (up to 20 kg). For additional luggage you need to pay 20 baht (approx. 36 rubles).
Ticket price: 120 baht (approx. 216 rubles)
- Every hour from 7:00 to 22:00
- 16 flights per day
Note: buses at 21:00 and at 22:00 go to Pattaya to North Pattaya Station.
Main drop-off points in Pattaya
- Opposite Bangkok-Pattaya hospital
- Opposite Big C south Pattaya
- Thappraya road office
- North Pattaya Station
Bell Travel Service Co
Buses leave from the airport every 2 hours. The price includes luggage space up to 20 kg per person and a small bag (carry-on luggage). For extra luggage must be paid extra from 20 to 300 baht (approx. 36-540 rubles) depending on weight.
Ticket price: 250 baht (approx. 450 rubles)
- Once every 2 hours from 8:00 to 18:00
Bus route from the airport to Pattaya
Suvarnabhumi Airport Pattaya Office (By Van) Pattaya hotel
Transfer to Pattaya
Transfer is one of the most comfortable ways to get from Bangkok to Pattaya. You order a transfer in advance via the Internet, you are met at the airport with a sign and immediately escorted to your car.
Since you can pre-order a child seat, this method of traveling to Pattaya is perfect for couples with children.
The cost of a transfer from Bangkok airport to a hotel in Pattaya starts from $47 (from 2,733 rubles). For those who are planning a trip in a group, it will be beneficial to order a Minibus transfer for 7 people for $82 (approx. $12 per person).
Taxi to Pattaya
Taxi prices from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya are not that simple. You can take a taxi at the airport or catch it on the street.
A taxi ride from the airport to Pattaya can cost 1100-1500 baht (approx. 1980-2700 rubles) + payment for 2 toll sections of the road for 30 baht (54 rubles each).
There are taxi stands on the 2nd floor of the airport. Prices here are approximately 2000-2500 baht (approx. 4500-5400 rubles).
Note (life hack) : The cheapest place to catch a taxi is on the 4th floor of the airport. Look for a taxi that has just dropped off passengers. The driver is interested in not leaving empty.
If the taxi driver agreed to ride at a fixed price, then it is better to write down the number on a piece of paper. In general, if you have problems with a taxi driver, then threaten him with the touristic police. To be on the safe side, take a photo of the driver and taxi number.
Photo © jo.sau /flickr.com From Don Muang Airport
Getting from Don Muang Airport is a little more difficult: you will have to go with at least 1 transfer through the bus station or through Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Via the bus station
From exit 6 of the airport, buses A-1 run regularly to the bus station in Bangkok, and from there you can go to Pattaya.
Note : Don’t forget to tell the conductor that you are going to the station (say “The bus terminal is wet”), otherwise you may be dropped off a little earlier.
Ticket price: 30 baht (approx. 54 rubles) from the airport to the bus station + approx. 125 baht (approx. 225 rubles) from the bus station to Pattaya.
- Bus from the airport (A-1) every 15 minutes. from 7:30 to 00:00
- From the bus station from 5:00 to 19:00
Photo © shankar s./flickr.com Via Suvarnabhumi International Airport
Shuttle bass. Most tourists prefer to get to Pattaya through Suvarnabhumi Airport. Free buses run between Bangkok airports.
Note : To travel on the free bus, you must present a ticket departing from Suvarnabhumi Airport. If you don’t have a ticket, you can’t get on the bus (even if you pay for it).
Ticket price: for free.
- Bus from the airport from 5:00 to 00:00 every 30 minutes.
- On the way approx. 40 min.
Bus/minibus. Also, as an alternative, buses No. 554 and 555 run. They depart from the airport once every 30 minutes. Ticket price: OK. 40 baht (72 rubles).
A minibus will cost 50 baht (approx. 90 rubles)
Taxi from one airport to another will cost about 500 baht (approx. 900 rubles)
Transfer or taxi
If you have small children or a lot of things, it is better to take a taxi or transfer to Pattaya. At the Airport they offer a taxi for 2000 baht (approx. 3600 rubles).
It is cheaper and more convenient to order a transfer in advance. At the airport you will be met with a name sign and escorted to your car. In about 2 hours you will already be at your Pattaya hotel.
The price for a transfer to Pattaya is from $53 (from RUB 3,082). For small companies, it will be profitable to order a Minibus transfer for 7 people for $90 (approx. $13 per person). See all prices for transfers from Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya.
Photo © Juan Antonio Segal / flickr.com From Bangkok to Pattaya
If you decide to stay a little in Bangkok and only then go to Pattaya, then it will be convenient to go from the city itself. There are regular buses, trains, taxis and transfers to Pattaya from Bangkok.
Buses to Pattaya
Buses depart regularly from Bangkok to Pattaya (from regular intercity buses to VIP buses). All buses are equipped with air conditioning. Buses depart from different stations in Bangkok and arrive in Pattaya at Pattaya Bus Station (Thanon Pattaya Nuea, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand). Buses stop near your hotel or at places where you can transfer to a tuk-tuk to get to your hotel.
You can book/purchase a seat in advance, find out the cost of the ticket, and see photos of the bus on the website.
Photo © calflier001/flickr.com Morchit Bus Station (Morchit)
Air-conditioned buses depart from the bus station. Each passenger is provided with a luggage space of 20 kg + 1 piece of hand luggage. If you have an advantage or for an additional fee. luggage must be paid additionally 3 baht/kg (5.4 rubles/kg).
Ekkamai bus station (Ekkamai)
Comfortable buses with air conditioning. Each passenger is allocated 1 piece of baggage weighing 20 kg + 1 piece of hand luggage. For an advantage or additional luggage requires an additional payment of 3 baht/kg (5.4 rubles/kg).
Bangkok Bell Travel Office
From Bangkok Bell Travel Office you can take a VIP bus to Pattaya. The bus has a toilet, TV, drinks. The distance between the seats is greater than that of conventional tourist buses. Each passenger is provided with a luggage space of 20 kg + 1 piece of hand luggage. If you have an advantage or for an additional fee. luggage must be paid additionally 20-100 baht (approx. 36-180 rubles) depending on weight and size.
Photo © aotaro/flickr.comBy Train to Pattaya
Not the fastest or most convenient option for traveling from Bangkok to Pattaya. Trains depart at 6:55 from Hua Lamphong Station and arrive at Pattaya Station at 10:30.
Note : Pattaya is not the final station, so don't miss the 2 train stops in Pattaya. You can view the stations.
Taxis to Pattaya can be hailed on the street or ordered through the front desk of your hotel. The cost of the trip will depend on the company and the integrity of the taxi driver. A taxi ride to Pattaya can cost 1100-1500 baht (approx. 1980-2700 rubles). In addition, you will need to pay for 2 toll sections of the road for 30 baht (54 rubles each).
Photo © David McKelvey/flickr.com To Pattaya by car
Another way to get to Pattaya is to rent a car at the airport or in Bangkok itself. This option is perfect for those who want to move freely around Thailand.
Many companies give a discount to customers if they rent a car for more than 4-5 days.
You can rent a car in Thailand on the website. This company works with large rental companies.
- Renting a car for 1 day from Bangkok airport with delivery in Pattaya - from 1,069 baht (1,924.2 rubles).
- Renting a car for 6 days from Bangkok airport will cost from 831 baht/day (1,495.8 rubles/day).
- Renting a car in Bangkok itself costs slightly less, from 1,039 baht (1,870.2 rubles).
Note : Some companies charge anywhere from 0 to 2,000 baht to drop off a car in another city. For example, with Hertz, when renting a car for > 5 days, there is no charge for dropping off the car in another city.
To rent, you will need a passport, international license and driver age from 21-23 years.
Note Note: We strongly recommend that you do not leave your passport as collateral.
While vacationing in Pattaya, many tourists sooner or later face the need to travel to Bangkok to visit the capital's attractions, shopping centers, the airport, etc. Getting to Bangkok from Pattaya on your own It’s not difficult, because the distance between these cities is only about 150 km, so a trip by regular bus takes on average about two hours, and a trip by taxi will take you even less time. The article discusses the options and cost of travel on the Pattaya - Bangkok route and gives practical advice on which mode of travel is best to choose in a particular situation.
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To Bangkok from Pattaya by taxi - advantages and disadvantages
One of the easiest ways for all independent travelers to get from Pattaya to Bangkok is a classic taxi in Pattaya. This method has only one drawback - a higher price, especially if you are traveling alone and do not have the opportunity to find travel companions with whom you could share the travel costs. Finding a taxi in Pattaya is not difficult, even if you don’t know English and, especially, Thai. Or, as an option, in a trusted Russian company.
Firstly, you can order a taxi at most hotels and guesthouses in the resort. Even if you do not live in a luxury hotel, near which there is almost always at least one taxi car “on duty” in the parking lot, just contact the reception and say two short words “taxi Bangkok” and you will be offered this service. As a rule, the cost of a trip to the airport, to the skytrain line or to one of the bus stations (most often) will be 1000-1200 baht. If they ask you for more, either bargain or look for a taxi elsewhere.
Such a place could be either a parking lot near one of Pattaya's shopping centers, for example, Royal Garden Plaza, where a number of taxi cars are usually waiting for passengers, or numerous street points offering taxi services. In the first case, you also need to agree in advance on the cost of travel and who will pay for toll roads, while the second is more often used for traveling to the airport and has a fixed cost (you can bargain, just in case). For more information on how to get to Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang using taxis and other modes of transport, see the article “How to get from Pattaya to Bangkok airports”.
Among the advantages of this method, we can note its speed (although not much faster than on a regular regular bus), a slightly higher level of comfort and the ability to leave Pattaya for Bangkok at any time of the day, because with buses and minibuses there is tension at night, and your flight may be early in the morning or in the middle of the night. Keep in mind that taxis in Thailand usually run on liquefied gas, the cylinder of which takes up a lot of space in the trunk. Therefore, taxi drivers do not want to take more than three passengers, especially with luggage.
From Pattaya to Bangkok by bus - cheap and convenient
One of the most affordable, fastest and most practical ways to get to Bangkok from Pattaya on your own is by regular buses, which run between the capital and the resort bus stations from early morning until evening. In the article, I have already given a description of these objects and ways to quickly and inexpensively get to them from various areas of the resort. Therefore, below, in order not to repeat ourselves, advice will be given on which bus station is best to use in a particular situation and the cost of travel from Pattaya to various points in Bangkok.
When planning to get to one of the bus stations in Bangkok from Pattaya by bus, your absolute choice is the North Bus Station in Pattaya, from where buses depart immediately to all bus stations in the capital. All you have to do is study any one and understand which area interests you most, i.e. from which station in the capital will it be faster and more convenient for you to get to your booked hotel, shopping centers or other facility? If there is not much difference and you still need to use local transport, the easiest way to get to the Ekkamai bus terminal (Eastern bus terminal), because the station of the same name is located next to it. You will have to travel some distance by taxi or motorcycle taxi to get to the BTS Skytrain or MRT station from the Bangkok North Bus Terminal (Mochit Bus Terminal).
You can also do this path on foot, walking a little along the highway and crossing right through a rather large Chatuchak park in Bangkok. The capital's southern bus station is located in the western part of the metropolis, far from all metro lines, but it is convenient to get to it from Pattaya if you want to go to one of the southern resorts of Thailand - to the province of Krabi, to the island of Phuket or to Coconut Island Samui.
Having arrived at the North Bus Station in Pattaya, you should purchase a ticket at one of the three ticket offices under the canopy (see photo above). Each ticket office sells tickets to a separate bus station in Bangkok, but sometimes one of the ticket offices is not working, then you can buy a ticket at the next one. As a rule, next to the window the fare is immediately written, as well as the departure time of the nearest bus, for which tickets are sold by default. Therefore, if you are ready to leave, just give money and indicate the number of tickets. If you want to buy a ticket for a later time or for another day, tell the cashier about it.
Waiting room at Pattaya North Bus Terminal and buses to Bangkok
The cost of a bus ticket to the East Bus Terminal is 124 baht, while the price of a bus ticket to the North Bus Terminal is 133 baht. The higher price in the latter case is explained not only by the greater distance from Pattaya, but also by travel on a toll expressway (by the way, currently part of this road closer to Pattaya is being reconstructed and expanded, so the speed of travel is noticeably dropping). My favorite thing to do is go to the Eastern Bus Station - it’s the fastest, and the metro is nearby, which saves a lot of time on vacation.
Please note: the last flight to the Ekkamai bus station in Bangkok leaves at 23-00, to the Mo Chit bus station at 21-00, and to the southern Sai Tai bus station at 19-30 (in the latter case, I’m not sure, see the schedule next to the ticket office ). By the way, at the same bus station, at the 4th ticket office called Mukdahan (the name of the bus company), you can buy a ticket for the yellow bus to Samui (read about this bus, its price and schedule in more detail in the article).
Ticket office at North Bus Station in Pattaya + 2 tickets to Bangkok and change 4 baht
Having a ticket in hand, you can wait for your bus in the waiting room, which is located a little further and to the right under the same roof. There you can also buy drinks and light snacks for the road, as well as have a snack on the spot (there are several tables with chairs). Given that the buses run very frequently, the wait won't be long. Boarding is carried out from the platforms, the gate to the buses opens as the latter arrive. The hall is expected to have a large electronic display, which provides information about the departure time of the buses, their final destination in Bangkok and the board number (the latter is usually printed on the ticket).
Buses have a luggage compartment, but the distance between the rows of seats is large enough to easily accommodate legs and medium-sized backpacks. To avoid misunderstandings (and according to my observations, they happen almost every time), remember one rule: in Thai buses, seat numbers are indicated on the backs. Many foreigners do not know this and take other people's places, after which confusion begins. For example, in the photo below you might think that the girl and I occupy places No. 5 and No. 6. In reality, we are riding in seats No. 9 and No. 10, which are written on the backs of our seats.
The most budget option - minibuses Pattaya - Bangkok
The most inexpensive way to get from Pattaya to Bangkok on your own (with the exception of walking and hitchhiking) is minibuses priced at 98 baht. This type of transport is actively used by local residents, so these minibuses run quite often - every 20-30 minutes. At the same time, these white Toyota minibuses with yellow license plates start running at 06-00 in the morning and end around 20-00 in the evening. Boarding the required minibus is carried out at the beginning Walking Street in Pattaya, on the section of South Street between Volkin Street and Second Road, as well as on Second Street itself in the area of the Tharuthong Gold Shop jewelry store. On the schematic map below, the points are marked in red, blue and green, respectively.
Unfortunately, I cannot say which of these points is the final point, since I only used this minibus in the opposite direction and climbed out onto Second Road. Logically, the final one is Volkin Street, but... the latter is closed to traffic at 18-00, it is better to look for a minibus to Bangkok in the evening at other points. The minibus arrives at a small bus station in Bangkok near the Victory Monument metro station. I have already described the location of this bus station in detail in the article. It also describes the main disadvantages of this transport, because of which I now prefer to use regular buses, although they cost a little more.
Minibus Pattaya - Bangkok on Second Road in Pattaya
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Here you will see how cheaper and more convenient it is to get from Pattaya to Bangkok and Suvarnabhumi Airport by taxi, regular bus or minibus.
From Pattaya to Bangkok airport on your own
Every tourist visiting Pattaya on their own sooner or later has the need to get to Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport. This part of the article will describe the 2 most popular methods.
Taxi to the airport
The most convenient and comfortable way to get from Pattaya to the airport is by taxi. Many hotels have a transfer order service. The cheapest way to order a taxi to Suvarnabhumi Airport is from street agencies, which are pavilions or stands with the inscription “TAXI”. You only need to provide the name of your hotel, set a time and pay for the service in advance.
Taxi prices from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport usually start from 1,000 baht. A passenger sedan can take up to 3 passengers; there are also more spacious cars. Therefore, the more of you there are, the more profitable the trip. Travel time is about 1 hour 30 minutes. (may increase during traffic jams).
Buses from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
You can get to the airport directly from your hotel by bus with Bell Travel Services.
You will be picked up from your hotel in Pattaya by a minivan at the appointed time and taken to the company office at the Pattaya Bus Terminal (north street in Pattaya). Next you will be transferred to a large passenger bus. Bus departure times to Suvarnabhumi Airport from Pattaya North Bus Station are 06:00/09:00/11:00/13:00/15:00/17:00/19:00.
- The cost of the trip with luggage is 250 baht. You can buy a ticket at the Bell Travel Services office at the bus station (see map), or online at www.belltravelservice.com. The drive should not take longer than 2 hours.
Another regular bus from Pattaya to Bangkok Airport runs from the southern bus station at the intersection of Thep Prasit Rd. and Thap Praya Rd. Buses depart every hour from 7-00 to 21-00. A ticket including luggage costs only 120-130 baht.
How to get from Pattaya to Bangkok on your own
Minibus Pattaya-Bangkok
One of the cheapest ways to get from Pattaya to Bangkok is by minibus. It runs approximately every half hour from 6:00 to 20:00; mainly Thais use this transport.
The final stop in Bangkok is the Victory Monument. From here you can get to any part of the city by Skytrain, taxi or bus. The drive from Pattaya to Bangkok takes about 2 hours.
There are three departure points from Pattaya.
- The first is located next to Walking Street on South Pattaya Road, opposite Friendship Supermarket. You can find out the departure point of the minibus by the table with chairs.
- The second point is located on the southern street near the Tuckom shopping center. The landmark is the Focus Color Lab salon.
- The third departure point for the Pattaya-Bangkok minibus is located at the gas station on Sukhumvit Road, near the intersection with the main street.
- There is no need to pay upon boarding. In 20 minutes there will be a stop at a gas station, where you will buy a ticket for 99 baht at the ticket office.
Minibuses from Pattaya to Bangkok belong to the PattayaVan company, all information can be found on the carrier’s website of the same name
This transport is inferior in comfort to large buses and passenger taxis: shaking is felt strongly, there is noticeably less space inside.
Advice. Try not to sit in the last seats - sitting there is especially uncomfortable.
Bus Pattaya-Bangkok
Another inexpensive way to get from Pattaya to Bangkok is by bus at Pattaya Bus Terminal (North Pattaya Road).
They go to Bangkok in three directions: to the eastern bus station (Ekamai), southern and northern.
- If you are going to stay in Bangkok rather than travel further, choose Ekamai (Eastern Bus Terminal). The east station is closer to the center and has a BTS stop nearby. Buses depart every 30-40 minutes from 4:30 to 23:00. The cost of the trip is 108 baht (including luggage).
Traveling from Pattaya to Bangkok by bus usually takes 20-30 minutes longer than by minibus.
Taxi Pattaya-Bangkok
A taxi from Pattaya to Bangkok usually costs a little more than to Suvarnabhumi Airport - from 1,200 baht. But it is possible to bargain up to 1000. You can also order from street agencies. If you need a car urgently, you can contact taxi drivers or motorcycle taxi drivers (they serve as free intermediaries). But discuss all the details in advance; some may require additional payment for travel on toll roads.
- If you need to book a hotel in Bangkok or Pattaya at the lowest prices, use the Agoda service.
- You can find an inexpensive hotel with a good location.
Pattaya- one of the most visited by tourists. Pattaya is located 160 kilometers from the capital, so many people prefer to go there for shopping, entertainment and high-standard recreation. International charter flights arrive with tourists at airports Suvarnabhumi or Don Myang which are located in Bangkok. Below we will describe the best ways to get from Pattaya to Bangkok.
35 km from Pattaya is located, which serves charter flights. If it is not difficult to get from Bangkok airport to Pattaya, just order a transfer or use public transport, then for the return journey there are several ways, the difference between which is the cost of travel and travel time.
Thailand transport map
Getting to Bangkok from Pattaya is easy. It is enough to choose which method is more affordable: budget or comfortable. There are several ways to get from Pattaya to Bangkok:
- To hitchhike.
- By minibus.
- By regular bus.
- By taxi.
- By train.
- In songthaew.
- Minivan.
When choosing transport, you need to plan everything in advance. If the budget option is more suitable, then you need to remember that minibuses, regular buses and trains arrive in Bangkok at specific stations, and you will still need to get to Suvarnabhumi and Don Myang airports.
Ordering transport for rent using the service Bell Travel Service, or by taking a taxi, songthaew or minivan, you can get straight to your destination. If travel time plays a special role, then you need to plan the road taking into account possible traffic jams and technical problems.
| Transport name | Travel time | Fare |
|---|---|---|
| Minibuses | 2 hours | 80 - 100 baht |
| Regular bus | 2 hours | from 112 to 120 baht |
| Minivan | 1 hour 40 min | - |
| Train | 3:50 hours | from 35 to 150 baht |
| Taxi | 1 hour 20 min | 850 to 1200 baht |
| Songthaew or tuk-tuk | 2 hours | 600 baht |
| Hitch-hiking | - | 50 baht |
To hitchhike
Hitchhiking is the cheapest way to travel around Thailand. This is the best way for those who have already been to Thailand and are familiar with the area. On the way from Pattaya to Bangkok, those cars driving on the highway will have priority. To do this, you need to come to street number 7, where you can stop passing cars.
If you're lucky, the trip will be free, otherwise, getting to Bangkok will cost the maximum 50 baht. The local residents are extremely friendly to tourists, so they will tell you about the sights along the way and take you to your destination.
By minibus
Minibuses are the most frequent bus in Pattaya. They depart every 25 minutes from each station. You can depart from Pattaya from Walking Street And Second Road. Minibuses depart in three places:
- At the intersection of Walking Street.
- At the intersection of Second Road.
- At the beginning of Walking Street there are Tarusong Gold Shop.
You can get from Pattaya to Bangkok in 2 hours by white minibus. The journey depends on the number of passing stations and will be 80 – 100 baht. Minibuses arrive from Pattaya to the Victory Monument in Bangkok. Not far from the monument is the Victory Movement metro station, from which you can get back to Pattaya no later than 8 pm.
By regular bus?
The bus is the most popular and easiest way to get to Bangkok. The Pattaya bus station is located at the North Terminal North Pattaya Road . The bus station is located at the intersection of Pattaya Nua Street and Sukhumvit Highway.
Pattaya Bus Station can be reached by local tuk-tuk transport, which runs from North Street to Sukhumvit Road. Buses from the bus station in Pattaya arrive at bus stations in 3 directions:
- To the eastern Ekkamai (Estern Bus Terminal). Located near BTS Ekkamai metro station. Buses arrive every 35 minutes from 5.00 to 23.30. Fare 115 baht.
- To the northern Mo Chit (Northern Bass Terminal). Mou Chit MRT Station is a 25-minute walk away. Buses depart from 4.00 to 21.30 every half hour. Fare 120 baht.
- To the southern Sai Tai (New Southern Bass Terminal). Buses depart from 6.30 to 18.30. Fare 112 baht.
Travel time to Bangkok from Pattaya Bus Terminal is 2 hours. It is more convenient to get to any point in Bangkok if you arrive at the bus station Ekkamai.
How to get from Bangkok to Pattaya by taxi
Taxi is the easiest and most expensive way to get to Bangkok. By taxi you can get from Pattaya to Bangkok in 1 hour 20 minutes. The cost will be from 850 to 1200 baht.
A taxi can be ordered from a special service or at the hotel reception.
Transfer
You can also take advantage of offers from transport agencies or purchase a transfer for the entire duration of your stay in Thailand.
How to get from Pattaya to Bangkok by train?
The railway station in Pattaya is located on Pattaya Klang Road. It is located behind Sukhumvit Road. The train to Bangkok leaves once a day at 14:20. Travel time is 3.5 hours. The train is comfortable, so the cost for 1st class travel is 150 baht, 2nd class – 75 baht, 3rd grade – 35 baht.
The train arrives in Bangkok at Hua Lamphong railway station, which is located near the Hua Lamphong metro station.
In songthaew
Songthaew or tuk-tuk is a type of Thai public transport. The fare is negotiable and averages 600 baht. You can get to Bangkok in 2 hours. Tuk-tuk can be rented throughout the city.
Minivan
Minivans depart from Pattaya to Bangkok daily, every 25 minutes.
- From Pattaya Sai Song Street.
- From Beach Road to Second Road.
- From Second Road.
In Bangkok, minivans arrive at Victory Movement. Travel time is 1 hour 40 minutes.
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