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 vicinity of this city, a bus ride along 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 the final stop, you will have the opportunity to change 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 drinking alcohol, including beer, applies to all varieties without exception. road transport, 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.
Everyone knows how to get from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport during the day: there are a lot of articles on this topic on the Internet. What should you do if your flight is at night or early in the morning, but you don’t want to pay for a taxi? Both of these will be discussed in this article - it will help you accurately calculate the time and choose The best way, how to get from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport at night. But first I’ll write about all the ways to get from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Taxi
The fastest and most expensive way is a taxi. A taxi costs 1100 baht. Travel time is 1.5 hours, if there are no traffic jams. With traffic jams - 2 hours. Taxi drivers usually say 1200 baht, but then everyone agrees to 1100 baht.
How to get from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport at night
Apart from the methods listed above, there are no other ways to get to Suvarnabhumi Airport from Pattaya.
From 7.30 am to 2.00 am you can get to the airport without a taxi Pattaya-Suvarnabhumi using one of the above methods. If you need to arrive at the airport later than 2.00 am and earlier than 7.30 am, then there are three options:
- arrive at the airport at 2.00 am and wait as long as necessary;
- hire a taxi Pattaya - Suvarnabhumi for 1100 baht;
- arrive to Bangkok a day in advance, stay close to the airport, have a good time there and get to the airport at night by taxi (it's cheap!).
In the table below I will compare all the methods with each other, and from this table it is clear what time you will arrive at Suvarnabhumi airport in one way or another.
All ways to get from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport
| How to get Pattaya - Suvarnabhumi | On my way | Price | Departure from Pattaya | Arrival at the airport |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus from FoodMart | 2 hours | 120 baht | From 7.00 to 21.00 | From 9.00 to 23.00 |
| Bell Travel Service Bus | 2 hours | 250 baht | From 6.30 to 19.30 | From 8.30 to 21.30 |
| Bus Pattaya - Bangkok - metro (i) | 3 hours | 200 baht | From 4.30 to 21.00 | From 7.30 to 0.00 |
| Bus Pattaya – Bangkok – taxi (ii) | 3 hours | 400 baht | From 4.30 to 23.00 | From 7.30 to 2.00 |
| Taxi | 2 hours | 1100 baht | Around the clock | Around the clock |
- Bus Pattaya - Bangkok - metro. Although the last bus leaves at 23.00, the Bangkok metro closes at midnight, so in order to catch the metro, you need to leave at most at 21.00.
- Bus Pattaya - Bangkok - taxi. It only takes half an hour by taxi from Ekkamai to Suvarnabhumi, but you still have to find a taxi, and there are often traffic jams in Bangkok, so I wrote the travel time as one hour.
What is the best way to get to the airport from Pattaya, which method to choose
What is the best way to get to Suvarnabhumi Airport from Pattaya, other than taking a taxi? Let's compare all the methods with each other:
- the best and most popular method (it’s also the cheapest!). Of all the methods discussed here, the best and most popular is the bus from FoodMart, it is cheap, only 120 baht, and you do not have to pay extra for luggage;
- the most convenient way (not counting taxis)- This means getting there by Bell Travel Service bus: a minivan will pick you up at your hotel. The disadvantages of this method are that you need to buy a ticket at the Northern Bus Station, the ticket is expensive, and there is also a baggage fee if more than one piece or one piece weighs more than 20 kg;
- the most interesting but inconvenient way- is to go to Bangkok by bus, and then take the metro or taxi to Suvarnabhumi Airport. This method of getting there takes the longest and is the most troublesome, but it is much cheaper than a direct taxi, and with its help you can arrive at the airport either early in the morning or late at night, unlike other methods. In addition, you will be able to see Bangkok once again or take a ride on the metro - it’s a whole adventure!
Updated: 09/16/2019
How to get to Pattaya from the airport? This question often arises among travelers who are organizing for the first time. independent holiday in Thailand and want to choose an option that will make the route from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya as fast, comfortable and affordable as possible. In this article, I will talk in detail about several of the most convenient and affordable methods that will allow you to travel the route between the two airports of Bangkok and Pattaya with minimal expenditure of money and time.
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How to cheaply get to Pattaya from Suvarnabhumi Airport
Due to the fact that the main airport of Thailand is located between Bangkok and Pattaya, it makes sense to get to the named resort directly after arriving in the country, bypassing a visit to the capital (unless, of course, visiting it is not included in your plans for the first days of your vacation). So, you have arrived at the main airport of the country, having saved a lot of money thanks to the practical advice from the article. There are two proven ways to get to Pattaya from this airport: by regular bus and by taxi. I don’t even consider the plane, because... the distance between Suvarnabhumi and Pattaya is only 110 km.
Buses from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) Airport to Pattaya
The easiest way is after arriving and going through all the procedures, go down to the first floor of Suvarnabhumi Airport (Level 1). Between exits to streets No. 7 and No. 8 there are ticket offices where you can purchase tickets for a comfortable regular bus to Pattaya for 120 baht. Travel time is about 2 hours, with the final stop being at the southern bus station of Pattaya, in the Jomtien area (the intersection of Thappraya and Thepprasit streets). Bus service on this route is provided by Airport Pattaya Bus. Boarding and disembarking from the blue bus of company No. 389 takes place next to exit No. 8, under a canopy. Personally, I used the said bus in the opposite direction, i.e. I got from Pattaya to the airport: I liked it.
Bus schedule Suvarnabhumi Airport - Pattaya of the Airport Pattaya Bus company - table from the official website of the company (picture clickable). The website also states that buses from the airport to Pattaya departing at 21:00 and arriving at the North bus station at 22:00, not the South. The website also lists the ticket price as 120 baht (2018). Previously the cost was 124 baht and 132 baht (2014-2016). Please note that the schedule is subject to change (during the low season, instead of 16 flights per day, only 10 flights can be operated, i.e. the interval between flights in both directions increases).
The disadvantage of this method of getting to Pattaya from the airport by bus is the fact that at the time you need, there may not be any seats left on the specified bus. You will either have to purchase a ticket for the next flight and wait 1-2 hours (depending on the time of day), or use other transport options to Pattaya. For example, you can use a large bus from another company, Bell Travel Service Co. The buses of this company are no less convenient, but in this case you get one big advantage. The price includes delivery not only to (near the intersection of Sukhumvit Highway and North Pattaya), but also delivery by minibus directly to the entrance of your hotel.
This is very convenient if you have oversized luggage and you already know where you are going to stay in Pattaya. Transfer from a large bus to a minibus is carried out directly at the North Bus Station in Pattaya and you do not need to pay anything extra. You don't have to worry about missing your bus due to flight delays or lengthy passport control. The company promises that in this situation, you can easily get to Pattaya on the first next bus from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya.
Unfortunately, this company's transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya has become much more expensive in 2019. If previously the transfer cost was 240-280 baht, now you can buy a ticket online for such a bus for 400-420 baht. Maybe it still is a good option if you are traveling alone. But if you have two or three passengers, it is more profitable to book (more on this in the next section) and get to Pattaya faster and with more comfort. If you haven't bought your ticket online in advance, you can try to find available seats on the nearest bus to Patatia. To do this, you can contact a representative of the bus company, which is located near Gate No. 8 of Level 1 of Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Currently, buses of this company depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport from 8-00 in the morning to 18-00 in the evening, every two hours, i.e. at 08-00, 10-00, 12-00, 14-00, 16-00 and 18:00
Map of the first level of the airport and boarding locations for buses to Pattaya
Another way to get from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya is by regular buses departing from the bus terminal, which can be reached from Suvarnabhumi by the free airport shuttle bus in 10 minutes. Bus service to Pattaya is provided by several companies at once, so the cost of one ticket ranges from 106 to 250 baht. The first flight to Pattaya departs at 06-30 am, and the last one at 21-00. At the same time, cheaper buses with red stripes on the sides will take you to the North or South bus station in Pattaya, and along the way they will make frequent stops, picking up passing passengers. The most expensive buses, for 230-250 baht, will take you directly to the selected hotel (with a transfer to a minibus in Pattaya).
Transfer from Bangkok airports to Pattaya
The easiest and fastest way to get from Suvargabhumi Airport to Pattaya is a car transfer from the airport directly to the door of your hotel. As a rule, this service can be ordered on the website of many large hotels where you have booked a room. The cost of such services for hotels of different classes can vary significantly, so you need to check in advance. When you have ordered a transfer, after all the necessary procedures at the airport, you can see your taxi driver (when leaving the arrival hall (2nd floor of the airport) he should have a sign with your name (surname) in his hands).
You can also always use (link to the Russian version of the site), which allows you to pre-book a transfer from Bangkok airport to Pattaya. You will be spared long negotiations with taxi drivers at the airport, because you will know in advance the cost of the trip between Bangkok and your hotel in Pattaya. Another advantage of this option is a full-fledged 4-seater car with a spacious trunk.
Taxi from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) Airport to Pattaya
Due to the fact that buses on the route Suvarnabhumi - Pattaya carry passengers only from 6-30 am to 22-00 pm, tourists arriving at night have to wait for morning at the airport, spend the night in the capital (article), or get to Pattaya by taxi . The last option is most profitable if you are going to Pattaya not alone, but in a group of 3-4 people. By the way, due to the placement of a gas cylinder in the luggage compartment, some taxi drivers do not take more than 3 passengers with oversized luggage.
The fare from the airport to Pattaya is currently 1000-2500 baht. If you want to get there as cheaply as possible, you should not order a taxi at the counters in the arrivals area (2nd floor), as this is the most expensive option. Go outside on the same floor and negotiate with the taxi driver yourself - a reasonable price in this case is 1000-1500 baht (depending on the time of day and your ability to bargain). The most reasonable option is to go up to the 4th floor of the airport (departure area) and try to catch a taxi at the entrance in which tourists arrived from Pattaya. Since long-term taxi parking is prohibited there, the driver will be the most accommodating and the probability of leaving for 1000 baht is quite real.
If you decide to take a taxi from the airport to Pattaya, you must either agree on the amount in advance, or go strictly according to the meter. In the first option, you need to immediately specify not only the taxi driver’s fee for delivery, but also clarify whether the specified amount includes payment for travel on the toll road (about 100 baht). If you want to use the meter, also ask about paying for toll sections of the road and remind the taxi driver not to “forget” to turn on the taxi meter. I think there is no need to say that the taxi should take you to the door of the chosen hotel.
How to get from Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya
Despite the fact that Don Mueang currently cannot boast of such passenger traffic as the main airport in Thailand, many tourists arrive in the country through this airport, because it is possible to board flights from neighboring countries. Since there is no direct bus service between this airport, where almost all budget airlines (low-cost airlines) fly in, and Pattaya, you will either have to take a taxi straight away (the scheme is similar to that at Suvarnabhumi Airport, only the price is slightly higher), or get there cheaply, but with transfers.
Firstly, you can get from Don Muang Airport to the Northern Bus Terminal in Bangkok, which is called Mo Chit. Just don’t confuse it with the metro station of the same name, which is about 1.5 km from the bus station. You can get to the station from the airport by bus A1, which you can take near exit No. 6. The cost of the trip is just over 30 baht, just warn the conductor that you need the bus station, because... If there are no passengers at the stops, the bus stops only on request, and its final stop is Mo Chit metro station (you need to get to the bus station earlier). Next, at the station ticket office, purchase a ticket for the next flight to Pattaya for approximately 100 baht. Travel time is about 2.5 hours. Buses run on this route from 5:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Another option that allows you to inexpensively get from Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya is as follows: initially you need to get to the main airport (Suvarnabhumi), and then use one of the methods described above. The easiest way to travel between airports is the free shuttle bus, which operates from 5:00 a.m. to midnight. Travel time is no more than 40 minutes, and the shuttle buses are equipped with air conditioning. Buses from Don Mueang depart from the arrivals area, and at Suvarnabhumi Airport the shuttle bus arrives at the departures area. Another option: bus No. 554 and a minibus run between airports. The traffic interval is 30 minutes - 1 hour, the fare is from 34 to 40 baht, the travel time is about 50 minutes (the distance between airports is 50 km).
I hope the information contained in this article has convinced you that get from the airport to Pattaya will not be a problem even for a “beginner” independent traveler with minimal knowledge in English. If you decide to first get acquainted with the sights of Bangkok, and later go to Pattaya, I advise you to read the article, where I described in detail the most convenient and inexpensive options.
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The route from Pattaya to Bangkok, which is about 150 km, runs different types transport. The capital of Thailand can be reached by regular bus or minibus, by train or by taxi. Options differ in cost and travel time.
How to get from Pattaya to Bangkok to the capital airport - the main methods and options:
How to get to Bangkok from Pattaya by bus
Every day, a large number of buses and private minibuses depart from Pattaya to the capital of Thailand throughout the day. Travel time is from 2 to 3 hours. Buses depart from several bus stations in Pattaya to different areas of Bangkok.
A trip by minibus (minibus) is considered one of the cheapest, but not very comfortable ways to get to Bangkok. Time spent - approximately 2 hours.
Departure from 3 points:
- On South Pattaya Road near Walking Street you can see a table and chairs in front of a supermarket. This is the departure point.
- Next to the Tuckom store located on South Street. Near Focus Color Lab.
- At the gas station located near the intersection of Sukhumvit Road and Central.
The fare is paid at the ticket office at the gas station, during the first stop 20 minutes after departure. Cost - 99 baht. The comfort of the trip is one step lower than in taxis and large buses. It is less comfortable and more shaking is felt in the rear seats of the cabin.
The final destination in Bangkok is the Victory Monument near the Skytrain. The convenient location of the final destination allows travelers to get to any area of the city if desired, using a taxi, bus or metro.
Bus schedule to Bangkok
The first flight to the Ekkamai bus station departs at 4:30, followed by subsequent flights at intervals of 30-40 minutes. until 23:00.
- The first bus leaves for the Mochit bus station at 4:30, then the next buses depart at intervals of 30-40 minutes until 21:00.
- Bus departures to the Southern Bus Station: at 8:00, 10:30, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00.
- Buses heading to the capital airport. The first flight is at 7:00, then - 1 flight per hour, 21:00 - the last departure. Tickets go on sale around 20:00.
- Minibuses depart to Bangkok starting at 6:00 and ending at 20:00 at intervals of 30 minutes.
By taxi
You can get from Pattaya to Bangkok by taxi at any time of the day, or from any address in the city. They will take you to the required location in Bangkok.
The trip will cost from 1000 to 1200 baht.
You can bargain if the price is higher or find another taxi. You need to clarify in advance whether there will be an additional payment for travel on paid sections roads or is it included in the total price. Time spent on the road is 1 - 1.5 hours. 
It is quite possible to negotiate a taxi ride on the street in Pattaya by talking directly with the driver. Lots of taxis on Second Road near shopping centers. Can be ordered at any travel agency. Ordering a taxi in hostels and hotels will cost more due to the surcharge on hotel services.
Some taxis using gas equipment have little trunk space. This must be taken into account when 4 people and a lot of luggage are traveling, and the driver must be warned about this. Usually they take no more than 3 people. For tourists who speak Thai, taxi drivers (out of respect for educated people) often give a discount.
You can also order a taxi via the Internet by choosing online a car of any class of comfort and cost. This option is convenient if you need an order for a fixed time and exact address. At the same time, the cost of a car to the airport will be 1000 baht, a minivan on this route will be 1800 baht, a taxi to the center of the capital will be 1400 baht.
By train
How to get from Pattaya to Bangkok by train is described below. This travel option is the most unpopular. Station railway in Pattaya is located 4 km east of the central part of the city. You can get to the station by taxi (motorcycle taxi); if you wish, you can walk a distance of 1.5 km.
The train from Sattahip goes to Bangkok with a short stop in Pattaya. Arrives in the capital in 4 hours. Tickets are purchased at the ticket office at the station half an hour before the train arrives. In the Jomtien area, you can board the train at Pattaya Thai Station near Thepprasit Market. There are no ticket offices here on the platform. The ticket is paid at the time of boarding. 
Distance 155 km:
- 1st class fare – 140 baht;
- 2 classes – 72 baht;
- 3rd grade – 31 baht (children – 16 baht).
- For a regular train (electric train), which actually runs, tickets are only 3rd class (reduced comfort).
Train timetable to Bangkok
The carrier's official website provides information on the train schedule from Pattaya to Bangkok, indicating, in addition to the regular train, also a fast train. But more detailed information on it is missing.
| Train no. | type | Departure time from Pattaya | Arrival time in Bangkok |
| 284 | ordinary | 14:21 | 18:15 |
| 998 | fast | 16:26 | 18:55 |
Ways to get there by hitchhiking yourself
How to get from Pattaya to Bangkok by hitchhiking is discussed below. Suitable for well-versed tourists who are vacationing in Thailand for the first time. You can stop a passing car on street No. 7. 
This method is the cheapest due to its friendliness local residents. Along the way you can hear interesting story about the sights of Thailand. The trip can be free or cost no more than 50 baht. The driver may ask for payment at the discretion of the tourist.
Transport rental
Renting a car for a trip is convenient. You can move around without time restrictions. One of the most common types of transport are motorbikes. It is worth paying attention to a bike if the purpose of the trip is to see a large number of sights, visit beaches, or have fun.
When renting a car, you need to consider some features:
Requirements for renting a car are an international driver's license and a foreign passport, age over 21, driving experience of more than 2 years.
How to get back to Pattaya
Bus options from the capital of Thailand to Pattaya:
The most popular and inexpensive way to get from the airport to Pattaya. Tickets sell out quickly, so to reduce waiting time at the airport, it is better to book tickets online on the Internet.
Blue and white buses depart from the airport building. The parking area can be found on the right near the main exit. Flights - starting at 7:00 am every hour throughout the day (5 stops along the route), in Pattaya it goes to the bus station (Thappraya Street). The last one is at 22:00 (1 stop), the final destination is the Northern Bus Station.
Minivans to Pattaya depart from the Victory Monument in Bangkok (near the entrance to the BTS metro) at intervals of 20 minutes, starting at 6:00, last flight at 20:00. The price of the trip is 98 baht.
The train from Bangkok to stations in Pattaya departs once a day (at 6:55), arrives at 10:34, and ends in the Sattahip area. Tickets of only 3 classes (low level of comfort) can be purchased online on the carrier’s website or purchased at the ticket office at the station. Cost - 30 baht.
Travel time is about 3.5 hours. Delays on the way are not excluded, so it may be longer. To get from the station to the city center, you will need to use public transport. The journey will also cost 30 baht. This option is inconvenient for those traveling with small children and large luggage.
A taxi ride will cost from 1200 to 1500 baht. A limousine ride on this route will cost between 2,000 and 2,500 baht. From the airport you can order from an official representative. The taxi stand is located on the 2nd floor, near exits 7 and 8. Or negotiate directly with the driver at the airport taxi rank.
From Pattaya getting to Bangkok and then making the way back will not be a problem. It is necessary to decide what type of transport to use, to get there with or without comfort, quickly or slowly, with more expensive or cheaper fares.
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How to get from Pattaya to Bangkok by bus:
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 main airport of the country, where most international flights arrive, Pattaya remains the most popular resort Thailand, which is visited annually by hundreds of thousands of foreign tourists. 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:
- 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 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 recreation parks and attractions, visiting Royal Palace in Bangkok, temples and shopping centers of the city).
- 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, to the ancient capital of the country 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 very 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. First of all, we are talking 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 fare 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 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 depart from northern bus station Mo Chit is also 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). 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, a new route through Chonburi and Pattaya to Rayong has become popular.
When choosing a car as vehicle to travel between Bangkok and Pattaya, I recommend that you definitely 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 in the most affordable way, and traveling by cheap train, which is described above, does not suit you for any reason (you are not satisfied with the travel time, schedule, the need to get to 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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