How to get from Bangkok to Pattaya - an overview of all the ways

It is extremely important for any traveler who takes a responsible approach to the process of organizing his vacation to get complete information about the transport system of the visited region.

For example, it is important for tourists visiting Thailand to know exactly how to get from Bangkok to Pattaya.. The transport system of the country is particularly diverse, and a distance of 120 km can be covered in different ways.

From Suvarnabhumi Airport

As a rule, a conversation about ways to overcome the path between Bangkok Airport and Pattaya begins with a mention of a bus service, which is considered not only quite convenient, but also economically beneficial.

Bus services on this route are provided by several private carriers and travel companies - enough choice to find your ideal option. Buses and counters that sell tickets for the next flight are located at exits No. 7 and No. 8.

Route from Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya

Almost all buses move between the airport and bus stations, one of which is located in the north of Pattaya (North Pattaya Station), and the other in the south - in the Jomtien area (the intersection of Thappraya and Tepprazit streets).

The most popular carrier is Airport Pattaya Bus. Its buses depart from the South Station during the day and from the North Station in the evening. You can buy tickets on the 1st floor near gate 8. The ticket price is 122 baht for a two-hour trip. Cars make at least 10 flights a day. Buses run every hour from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.

In addition to this company, you should also pay attention to Bell Travel Service Co. The cost of one seat is 230 baht when booking on the official website, and 250 baht when purchased at the box office, and the bus covers the entire journey in 2 hours.

Buses run along the route from 8 am to 6 pm: departure from Suvarnabhumi at 8:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 and the last flight at 18:00.

In addition to carriers of private companies, public bus No. 389 also runs on this route. The cost of a trip on it is only 135 baht, which is offset by a not very convenient place of arrival in Pattaya, as well as a strictly fixed departure time (hourly from 7 am to 9 pm). The place for embarkation and disembarkation of passengers of flight No. 389 is a platform under a canopy near gate No. 8.

Cab

There are also taxis on the route Bangkok Airport - Pattaya. You can order a car at the airport building (near the arrivals counter on the second floor), where you can also get comprehensive information about the cost of a future trip (on average, about 1300 baht).

If you move from the center of Bangkok, the price can be inflated to a starting price of 1500 baht, you need to pay toll sections of the road (2 sections of 30 baht each).

To save money on such a trip, you should not only be aware of fares, but also be able to choose a taxi driver: the minimum cost can be offered to a driver who has just brought tourists to the airport and is interested in quickly finding customers for the return trip.

From Don Muang Airport

Compared to the passenger traffic in Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang is considered an almost quiet piece of paradise. Only selected flights of low-cost airlines land here, as well as direct flights from the countries of the South Pacific region.

Getting to Pattaya from this airport is much more difficult: the most convenient and affordable option is a taxi, which, although not very cheap, satisfies even the most demanding customers. If travelers decide to save money, then you should pay attention to a trip with transfers:

1. From Don Muang, you should get to the bus station by bus A1 (landing is near exit No. 6) for 30 baht.
2. From the bus station to Pattaya, the bus will take the guest of the country for 100 baht (the average travel time is about 2 hours). Buses run on this route from 5 am to 7 pm.

When boarding, it is necessary to inform the conductor that the passenger needs to get to the bus station: a stop is made there on demand, so an inexperienced tourist can pass the necessary object.

Route from Don Muang to Pattaya

However, many tourists prefer to get from Don Muang Airport to Suvarnabhumi (the actual distance between them is only 50 km) using a free shuttle (working hours - 5:00-24:00). Comfortable (mandatory air conditioning) and fast enough (travel time no more than 40 minutes) buses depart from the arrivals area in Don Muang and arrive at the departures area of Suvarnabhumi Airport.

An alternative to a free shuttle is a bus or minibus No. 554, which runs every half an hour or an hour. The ticket price for such transport is about 35-40 baht.

Bus service

Tourists do not always get to Pattaya directly from Bangkok airport. It is worth noting that the path from the city itself is much easier to organize and choose the best option that suits both the price and the service. In addition to the fact that from anywhere in the city you can order a taxi to Pattaya (this pleasure is quite expensive - at least 1300 baht), in any area of the city you can find a transport hub with several types of intercity transport.

From Ekkamai East Station

Regular buses run from the Ekkamai East Bus Station to Pattaya with a classic service for the country (air conditioning for Thai transport is almost mandatory) and an affordable cost (about 100 baht for more than 2 hours of travel). Travelers should not guess and focus on a specific flight, since during the day buses leave every half an hour or an hour, starting from 5 am to 10 pm.

The Ekkamai bus station is located near the skytrain station of the same name, so getting to this point is quite easy from any part of the city.

Be sure to make sure that you buy tickets specifically for the Bangkok-Pattaya Express, otherwise you risk wandering around the local villages for at least 4 hours instead of two hours.

From Moh Chit North Station

Moh Chit Northern Bus Station, located at a sufficient distance from metro stations, can also be a starting point on the way to Pattaya.

You can get to the bus station itself only by two modes of transport: first from Don Muang Airport to Chatuchak Park (MRT metro) and Mo Chit (BTS Skytrain) stations, and then from them on foot or by bus number 130. Every day from 7 am to 5 pm long-distance flights depart with a frequency of half an hour. A trip by air-conditioned bus will cost a tourist 100 baht. The bus arrives at North Pattaya Street.

Victory Monument

Those who like to travel on less cumbersome vehicles can hit the road in minivans, which leave in large numbers from Victory Monument Metro Station in Bangkok.

A ticket for this miniature bus costs about 150 baht, and the road takes a little less time and they always arrive in tourist areas, saving tourists from having to look for a taxi that will take them to the hotel. Some difficulties for travelers may arise only with luggage, since in such cars the compartments for bags, as a rule, are not very spacious.

By train

Traveling by train on the Bangkok-Pattaya route is not so popular among tourists. Since most travelers arrive in Bangkok by plane, to travel by train, you must first get from Suvarnabhumi to the Hua Lamphong railway station, which is located near the underground metro station of the same name Hua Lamphong.

A ticket for a 3rd class carriage without air conditioning and other benefits of civilization will cost 31 baht. Second class is 72 baht and first class is 140 baht. Departure time is 6:55 am and arrival time is 10:34 am. In Pattaya, the railway stop is located next to the Siam Country Club on the north of Sukhumvit Road. Such an exotic way of transportation is chosen by "wild" tourists, for whom comfort fades into the background in comparison with emotions and impressions.

Fans of the most comfortable and thoughtful vacation will be happy to book a trip from Bangkok to Pattaya in advance. From home, this can be done via the Internet, since most companies provide this option. The complex service includes meeting the tourist at the airport with luggage and delivery to the final destination.