How to Travel from Bangkok to Pattaya

March 15, 2023 - 1380 views

Thailand is a popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia with many beautiful landscapes, new dishes and unique festivals. Pattaya is a coastal city less than 150 km from the capital city of Bangkok, so most tourists to Thailand often combine both destinations on a single trip. 

Hence, the question "How to travel from Bangkok to Pattaya?" is coined very popular. Here are 4 best ways to travel from Bangkok to Pattaya.

1. Travel from Bangkok to Pattaya by shuttle bus

Because the cities of Bangkok and Pattaya are quite close, people often travel between the two cities by shuttle bus. This type of vehicle in Thailand is quite popular and the budget price also varies from house to house, depending on how far you go.

It will only take you about 2 hours to travel between Bangkok and Pattaya. However, this vehicle is usually suitable for people with good financial resources, because the price here is also quite high.

If you calculate the starting point from Suvarnabhumi airport (down to the first floor to catch a taxi), you will have to pay approximately 1,400 Baht to reach Pattaya, of which 1,300 Baht is money for travel and 60 Baht for tolls.

And if you go to Pattaya from downtown Bangkok, it will take you about 2,000 Baht to move.

Travelling from Bangkok to Pattaya by shuttle bus

You can travel from Bangkok to Pattaya by shuttle bus

2. Travel from Bangkok to Pattaya by bus

In Thailand, buses are considered a convenient and economical means of transportation from Bangkok to Pattaya. You can choose one of two departure spots that are from: Suvarnabhumi International Airport and central Bangkok.

Please go to one of the bus stations in downtown Bangkok to buy tickets to Pattaya:

  • Eastern Bus Terminal: 928 Sukhumvit Road, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok
  • Mochit Bus Terminal North Station in Bangkok: 798 Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, Khwaeng Chatuchak, Khet Chatuchak, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon.

Bus tickets to Pattaya from Bangkok and vice versa purchased at the bus stations will be about 250 Baht - 290 Baht, depending on the car company. You should go to Mo Chit Bus Terminal to buy a bus ticket to Pattaya  from Roong Reuang Coach from Bangkok by 1 day every 40 minutes, there is a bus, the bus runs continuously from 4:30 am - 22:00 pm.

The bus destination from Bangkok to Pattaya is the Pattaya bus station at North Pattaya Road, north of Pattaya.

Travelling from Bangkok to Pattaya by bus

In Thailand, buses are considered a convenient and economical means of transportation from Bangkok to Pattaya

3. Travel from Bangkok to Pattaya by car

If you want to travel more freely from Bangkok to Pattaya, or want to go private with family and friends, you can rent a car.

Either you drive yourself or hire a driver. But this is a very expensive way to move. You can also hire a taxi at the airport or contact the car rental in advance for them to bring to you.

When you travel by car, it will be faster to Pattaya. Or in the process of moving you can visit anywhere to visit when interested.

You should pay attention to driver's license and traffic laws in Thailand if you want to drive yourself.

Travelling from Bangkok to Pattaya by car

You can rent a car to go from Bangkok to Pattaya

4.Travel from Bangkok to Pattaya by train

The last means of transportation for traveling between Bangkok and Pattaya is by railway. To take a train from Bangkok to Pattaya, you should go to Hua Lamphong Station at Rong Muang Rd, Khwaeng Rong Muang, Khet Pathumwan, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon.

* Bangkok - Pattaya train ticket price: 31 Baht for 3rd class seats and 71 Baht for 2nd class seats

* Bangkok - Pattaya train schedule: 6:45 am - 6:55 am

* Pattaya - Bangkok train schedule: 2:21 pm - 2:26 pm

Travel time by train from Bangkok to Pattaya and back is more than 3 hours.

Arrival station in Pattaya: Nong Prue Sub District, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri, 6.5km from Pattaya Walking Street.

Travelling from Bangkok to Pattaya by train

You can tralvel from Bangkok to Pattaya by train

So we have suggested to you the answer of “How to travel from Bangkok to Pattaya?” Spend time traveling to the land of Thailand's golden temple with friends or family! Hopefully the above suggestions will help you have a perfect trip from Bangkok to Thailand.

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