FAQ:
- How many kilometers is the distance between Pattaya and Bangkok?- About 150 km.
- How long does it take to get to Bangkok from Pattaya?- Depending on the area, it takes 2-2.5 hours by car, 2-3 hours by bus. During peak hours, travel time may increase by an hour.
- Can I book tickets online?- Yes, you can on the website 12go.asia.
Buses Pattaya - Bangkok
The most commonly used way to get to Bangkok from Pattaya is by Roong Reung Coach buses. They go to 3 bus stations in Bangkok from North Street, where the only full-fledged one is located.
If you want to see Bangkok, then it is best to get to, because. it is located next to . This will allow easy access to the city center or Sathon Pier next to where ferries depart for sightseeing. From the underground metro you will have to walk 15-20 minutes (or take a tuk-tuk). But it is located far from the metro lines; those who are planning to go to the south of Thailand, to the resorts usually come here Andaman Sea– on, etc.
Tickets are sold at 3 different ticket offices. On each one there is written the price and to which specific bus station tickets are sold. By default - on the next flight.
1. Ekkamai bus station.
Pattaya is 150 kilometers away from Bangkok; you can get to the capital on your own by different types transport. Buses, minivans, taxis and even trains run between cities. The journey takes from 1.5 to 3 hours. It all depends on the chosen mode of transport and traffic jams in Bangkok. I will tell you about the most basic ways to get from Pattaya to the Thai capital.
The bus service between Pattaya and Bangkok is excellent, which means traveling by public transport will not be difficult. The bulk of buses heading towards the capital leave from the Northern Bus Station. You can purchase tickets either online on the website or upon arrival at the bus station. The journey takes about 3 hours. Ticket price: 130-150 baht.
In Bangkok, buses arrive at the East, North or South Bus Station. There is a metro station next to the first one, which allows you to get to any corner of Bangkok. The disadvantage of traveling by bus is that they travel quite slowly and make endless stops along the way to pick up passengers.
Bell Travel also provides bus transportation from Pattaya. The fare is not the lowest - 400 baht, but this is despite the fact that you will be picked up directly from the hotel and taken to the desired hotel in Bangkok or dropped off somewhere along the route at your request.
Minivan
Minivan – convenient way for those who travel light, that is, without large suitcases. In addition to all this, this is a fairly budget mode of transport, since a one-way trip costs 190 baht. A minibus stop is located nearby. All minivans are air conditioned. The first flight leaves at 6 a.m., the last at 7 p.m. The movement interval is approximately 30 minutes, but it all depends on occupancy. The advantage of traveling by this type of transport is that it travels without stops and does not collect additional passengers along the way, which significantly reduces travel time. You can buy a minivan ticket on the website.
Minivans take their passengers to Mo Chit bus station. A metro station is located a stone's throw away, allowing access to any part of Bangkok. Plus, the departure point from Pattaya is so convenient that it can be reached from all major airports, which cannot be said about the Northern Bus Station.
There are several other places in Pattaya where minivans depart towards the capital:
- South street. To find a stop, look for the Friendship store. Turn your back to him, cross the road and turn right. Walk a few meters to the Focus Color Lab photo studio. There is a table right next to it where you can buy tickets. Minivan stop there.
- On Volkin Street two stops - one near the Bali Hai pier, the second in front Fah Pattaya Restaurant. There is another stop near the Petronas gas station, at the intersection of Central Street and Sukhumvit.
Train
Pattaya and Bangkok also have a train connection. All trains leave either from the central railway station or from Pattaya Thai station. I would like to immediately note that this type of transport is not in particular demand among local residents, especially not among tourists. The price, of course, is quite affordable, but the travel time is at least 4 hours. Another drawback of the train is its external features. It looks far from ideal; air conditioning is out of the question; ventilation is provided by open windows.
On the way, the train stops a couple of times; it arrives in Bangkok at, which in turn is located away from the center of the capital. There is one flight daily from Pattaya, around 2 pm. If you add another 4 hours to the journey, you will arrive in Bangkok in the late afternoon. The average fare is only 40 baht, making the train the cheapest mode of transport. You can only buy tickets at the station itself.
Taxi
This is an excellent option for those who are used to moving in comfort and do not think about the financial side. Taxis in Pattaya can be found almost everywhere and every driver will gladly agree to take you to Bangkok.
If you need a taxi driver to pick you up from your hotel at an appointed time, you can use the website to order a car. There is a large selection of cars, there are both cars and minivans. A taxi takes about an hour to get to Bangkok.
When setting off, immediately agree with the driver where you need to be taken. The average cost of a trip is from 1,500 baht for a passenger car, the price for a minibus starts from 2,000 baht. Knowing the prices, do not forget to bargain, since most often the first declared price is an order of magnitude higher. If the driver is reluctant to make concessions, then you can try to look for another car.
How to get to Suvarnabhumi Airport?
You can get there directly from Pattaya either by taxi or by bus. The first option is quite popular and is described above. It is better to use it if your plane leaves at night or you are traveling with a child. The cost of a trip to the airport will be about 1,500 baht. Passenger cars take up to 3 people, travel time is one and a half hours.
Buses are a budget and also quite comfortable option. Flights to Suvarnabhumi depart from Pattaya North Bus Terminal. Departure times are at 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 and 19 hours.
In addition, buses leave from the South Station, the interval is 1 hour, the first flight departs at 7 am, the last at 21:00. The fare is up to 150 baht, including luggage.
If you use Bell Travel Services, you will be picked up from your hotel and taken to the airport. The fare is 400 baht. The bus ride takes about 2 hours.
How to get to Don Muang Airport?
The most convenient way to get from Pattaya to is to use a direct minivan. Today there is only one carrier providing this service. Minibuses pick up their passengers at Pattaya Central Road, near its intersection with Sukhumvit. The first flight leaves at 5:30, the last at 19:30. The movement interval is about half an hour. The fare is 180 baht. Tickets for minivans are not sold in advance, so you need to purchase them before departure.
Please note that minivans do not enter the airport; they go to Rangsit and drop off passengers there. It takes a few minutes to walk to the terminal. You will have to drive for about 2.5 hours, sometimes it can be a little longer, depending on traffic jams in the capital.
Another good way is to take a regular bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, and from there transfer to a free shuttle bus and take it to Don Mueang.
As we can see, there are more than enough ways to get from Pattaya to Bangkok. Each of them has its own advantages and disadvantages, and also differs in time and cost. Not only does the resort have direct message with the main bus stations of the capital, so if you wish, you can always get to any airport in the city.
Pattaya- perhaps the most popular among the many. Cheerful daytime and night life, beaches, excursions, shopping, mysterious ladyboys. All this attracts those who love pleasure, entertainment and thrill to Pattaya. The easiest and fastest way to get here is from Bangkok -. We measure the distance between cities and tell you how to overcome it more easily.
What is the distance from Bangkok to Pattaya?
If you draw a straight line between these cities, you will get almost 102 kilometers . But if you go to ground transport, then there is no way to get there in a straight line. After all, she walks not only on land, but also on the sea. Road map shows a distance of 141.5 kilometers . As many as 40 extra kilometers are added due to the fact that the roads go around the sea bay.
The easiest way would be to cover the distance from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya by plane. Yes, it will be a short flight only about half an hour . But the problem is that you won’t find direct and cheap flights for sale. All of them are fulfilled "Bangkok Airways", make transfers in Phuket and Samui, and cost no less 9,600 rubles. Therefore, this option does not suit us.
However, you can try your luck with Thai low-cost airlines. They fly from Bangkok's second airport, Dong Muang. We did not find such flights for free sale. You might have better luck.
Buses
This is the most popular and a budget option cover the distance between Bangkok and Pattaya. Travel time is about 2 hours
, plus about half an hour to a specific hotel. You can get there either directly from the airport or from several points in the city.
from airport
The Suvarnabhumi Airport building houses several bus ticket offices to Pattaya and other cities. You can find out more accurately via the Internet, but most often their websites are in English. We found these companies:
- Belltravelservice;
- Airportpattayabus.
You can book tickets from the first one. If you miss your flight, you can easily take the next one. Its buses run from the bus terminal at the airport, but it takes another 10 minutes to get there by free shuttle. Ticket price - 240 baht. You will be driven straight to the hotel. True, on the way you will have to change to a minibus.
The second campaign sells tickets on the 1st floor of the airport. Look for a rack between exits 7 and 8. Cars depart from there or from the bus terminal. Price – 122 baht. Would you like to go directly to the hotel? You'll have to pay 250 baht.
If you find yourself in Dong Mueang airport , then from there you will not get to Pattaya by bus. It is better to get from there to Survarnabhumi by shuttle or taxi. Shuttle bus is free only for those who have boarding pass for departure from this airport. If not, you need to pay approx. 100 baht. Is there some more public transport– buses No. 554 and No. 555. They cost less.
From the city
There are several places in Bangkok from which buses and minibuses depart throughout the country. These are 2 stations (terminals):
- Northern (Moh Chit Bus Terminal) ;
- Eastern (Ekkamai);
- point near the metro station "Victory Monument"(Victory Monument).
If you are in the very center of Bangkok, you can look for travel agencies at Khao San Road. Also check with your hotel or guesthouse about the possibility of buying a ticket to Pattaya. Sometimes this service is provided at the reception. But the cost of the trip can be 1.5-3 times higher.
Instead of a bus, you may be given a seat in a minibus. This is something like our minibuses. Due to their size, you will be very uncomfortable if you are tall or have a lot of luggage.
How long does it take to travel from Bangkok to Pattaya? The journey will take approximately 2-3 hours . The capital of Thailand is famous for its traffic jams. Therefore, if you are coming from the center, this may also delay you indefinitely.
Buses to Pattaya run in different classes. You can choose the VIP level with lying down seats, but their cost will be more expensive - about 400 baht.
Suburban train
You can get from Bangkok to Pattaya on commuter train . Very convenient, no traffic jams, but longer than by bus. In addition, the train will not take you to the hotel. To do this, you will in any case have to transfer to a bus or minibus.
You can board the train at railway station Hua Lamphong . It is located next to the metro station of the same name. The train runs on weekdays, only once a day. From Bangkok it departs at 6:55. How long is the train ride from Bangkok to Pattaya? A little longer than 3.5 hours. Cost of everything 40 baht, but in Pattaya the stops are far from the center. To get to the right place, you will have to take a taxi or look for public transport options.
Taxi
Another good option, but, as you understand, not cheap. The cost of the car is approximately 1200-2000 baht depending on the agreement. Since taxi drivers scam tourists in Thailand, it is better to rent a taxi at the official counters at the airport or order through the hotel reception.
You can get by car directly to the hotel or from the airport, and in just 1.5-2 hours. If you gather a group of 4 people, the overpayment compared to the bus will be quite small.
Car rental
If you have rights, then this is perhaps the most comfortable option. Not the cheapest, but you can use it throughout your entire vacation. Rental price from 1000 rubles per day (the longer the period, the cheaper). Plus, you'll have to pay for gas.
For Russian drivers in Thailand there are difficulties - the right-hand traffic pattern. Calculate your strength.
Bangkok and Pattaya, which is better?
It is incorrect to compare these two cities. Bangkok is the capital. There is a lot of entertainment here, but there is no sea. Pattaya has it, but it does not have such wealth and beauty as in Bangkok. It is best to fly to Bangkok and stay there for a few days. And, having already examined it, head to Pattaya for beach holiday. However, if time and resources allow,
You shouldn’t limit yourself to Pattaya either. Go to the islands, the sea is cleaner there, there are fewer people. Or to the north of the country, there is nature, the jungle - real Thailand.
Enjoy your travels!
If you want to go to Pattaya immediately upon arrival in Bangkok, then this article is for you. After reading the article, you will find out how long it takes to travel from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya, how to get to Pattaya in the cheapest, fastest and most convenient way, including bus schedules and prices for all types of transport from Bangkok Airport to your hotel in Pattaya.
1 | We determine which of the two Bangkok airports you are arriving at:
It is important to remember that Bangkok has two international airport: Suvarnabhumi airport(airport code - BKK) and Don Mueang airport(airport code - DMK). Most international planes fly to Suvanabhumi; almost all budget airlines fly to Don Mueang (for example, AirAsia and Nok Air). Look carefully at your tickets and use the airport code to determine which Bangkok airport you are arriving at.
2 | How long does it take to travel from Bangkok airports to Pattaya:
Distance from airport Suvarnabhumi to the center of Pattaya - 124 km and by taxi this distance can be covered in 1.5 - 2 hours. The duration of the trip will depend on the chosen route (it’s faster to take the toll highway) and on traffic jams, which most often occur in the evenings before weekends and holidays.
Distance from airport Don Mueang to the center of Pattaya - 167 km and the journey will take at least 3 hours.
3 | How to get from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya:
Bus is the cheapest option:
- Bus fare costs 120 baht to the bus station in Pattaya:
- The company counter is located on floor L1 between exits No. 7 and No. 8,
- buses depart every hour from 07:00 to 22:00,
- for large luggage you need to pay extra 20 - 100 baht (the amount depends on the weight and size of the luggage),
- You will need to get from the bus station to your hotel on your own (by taxi or tuk-tuk for 50 - 100 baht).
Bus ticket counter to Pattaya - Bell Travel bus costs 270 baht to your hotel in Pattaya:
- the company counter with the inscription Pattaya/Hua Hin is located on L1 near exit No. 8,
- children under 8 years old or below 110 cm can ride for free on their parents’ laps,
- bus schedule: 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00,
- from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya the bus takes about 2 hours,
- bus tickets are available.
Taxi at the airport:
- take only an official airport taxi at the Taxi counter to avoid scammers and avoid unexpected increases in fares while on the road,
- the cost of a taxi from Bangkok airport to Pattaya is about 1,500 baht,
- Don't expect the driver to speak good English or know where your hotel is, so load your phone with maps, coordinates, and contact information for your hotel in advance ( buy a SIM card at a discount Thai operator with unlimited 4G internet and you can get it at Bangkok airport on the Klook website).
Taxi at Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) Transfer is the most convenient option to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya:
- the driver will meet you with a sign near the exit from the arrivals area, help with your luggage and deliver you to your hotel - you will save time and nerves on searching and queuing for a taxi, which is especially valuable after a long flight;
- The driver can plan the trip route in advance - your journey from the airport to the hotel will take a minimum of time;
- no need to change money at the airport at an unfavorable rate or worry that you won’t have enough cash (you can pay 100% during the process of ordering a transfer);
- you can choose the make and size of the car according to your preferences and amount of luggage;
- it is possible to ensure a safe trip for small passengers by ordering a child seat;
- transfer cost (from 1600 baht) depends on the size and class of the car;
- transfer can be ordered on the websites: or.
Limousine from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya:
I can’t help but tell you about the transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya in a real limousine. Of course, it’s not cheap, but so many impressions and emotions! You can book an unforgettable trip from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya in a limousine at.
Please note that the price is for the entire vehicle (8 or 12 passengers):
Cost of limousine transfer from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya (at). 3 | How to get from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya:
With Don Mueang airport everything is more complicated than with Suvarnabhumi. There are no direct buses or other transport except taxis from Don Mueang to Pattaya. You need to go with transfers, which will take at least an hour:
- via Suvarnabhumi Airport - take a free bus from Don Mueang Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport (),
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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 northern bus station in Pattaya - 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 there is a route 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 shopping center Tuckom. 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 on last places– 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 east 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.
- You need to book a hotel in Bangkok or Pattaya at the most low prices- use the Agoda service.
- Find an inexpensive hotel with good location you can .
