Transfer Bangkok - Pattaya. How to quickly get from Bangkok to Pattaya. How to get from Bangkok to Pattaya How to get from Bangkok to Pattaya

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. But what if the flight takes off at night or early in the morning, and you don’t want to pay for a taxi? Both of this will be discussed in this article - it will help you calculate the exact time and choose the best way to get from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi airport at night. But first I will write about all the ways how to get from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi airport.

Taxi

The fastest and most expensive way is by taxi. A taxi costs 1,100 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 everyone then agrees for 1100 baht.

How to get from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi airport at night

In addition to the above methods, 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 Pattaya-Suvarnabhumi taxi 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 you need to;
hire a taxi Pattaya - Suvarnabhumi for 1100 baht;
arrive in Bangkok in a day, settle near the airport, have a good time there and take a taxi to the airport at night (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

Way to get Pattaya - Suvarnabhumi	On my way	Price	Departure from Pattaya	Arriving at the airport
Bus from FoodMart	2 h	120 baht	From 7.00 to 21.00	From 9.00 to 23.00
Bell Travel Service Bus	2 h	250 baht	6.30 am to 7.30 pm	8.30 am to 9.30 pm
Bus Pattaya - Bangkok - metro (i)	3 h	200 baht	From 4.30 to 21.00	From 7.30 to 0.00
Bus Pattaya - Bangkok - taxi (ii)	3 h	400 baht	From 4.30 to 23.00	7.30 a.m. to 2.00 a.m.
Taxi	2 h	1100 baht	Around the clock	Around the clock

Bus Pattaya - Bangkok - metro. Although the last bus leaves at 23.00, the metro in Bangkok closes at midnight, so in order to catch the metro, you need to leave at 21.00 maximum.
Bus Pattaya - Bangkok - taxi. It takes only 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 of one hour.

What is the best way to get to the airport from Pattaya, which way to choose

What is the best way to get to Suvarnabhumi Airport from Pattaya, other than taxi? Let's compare all methods with each other:

the best and most popular way (it's also the cheapest!). Of all the methods considered here, the best and most popular is a bus from Food Mart, it is cheap, only 120 baht, and you do not need to pay extra for luggage;
the most convenient way (not counting a taxi)- this is to get there by the Bell Travel Service bus: a minivan will come to the hotel for you. The disadvantages of this method are that you need to buy a ticket at the Northern Bus Station, the ticket is expensive, and even luggage is paid if more than one seat or one piece weighs more than 20 kg;
the most interesting but inconvenient way Is to go to Bangkok by bus, and then by metro or taxi to get to Suvarnabhumi airport. This way is the longest and most troublesome of all, but it is much cheaper than a direct taxi, and you can also use it to arrive at the airport either early in the morning or late at night, unlike other methods. Plus, getting another glimpse of Bangkok or taking a subway ride is an adventure!

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 get from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya, how to get to Pattaya cheaper, faster and more conveniently, including the bus schedule 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 arrive at:

It is important to remember that Bangkok has two international airports: Suvarnabhumi airport(airport code - BKK) and Don Mueang airport(airport code - DMK). Most of the international planes fly to Suvanabhumi, almost all low-cost airlines fly to Don Mueang (for example, AirAsia and Nok Air). Look carefully at your tickets and use the airport code to determine which of the Bangkok airports you are arriving at.

2 | How much to go 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 route chosen (go faster on 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 road will take at least 3 hours.

3 | How to get from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya:

The bus is the cheapest option:

120 baht is the bus fare to the bus station in Pattaya:
- the company counter is located on floor L1 between gates 7 and 8,
- buses leave every hour from 07:00 to 22:00,
- for bulky baggage you need to pay extra 20 - 100 baht (the amount depends on the weight and size of the baggage),
- you will need to get from the bus station to your hotel on your own (by taxi or tuk-tuk for 50 - 100 baht).

Pattaya bus ticket counter

270 baht worth of Bell Travel bus fare to your hotel in Pattaya:
- the company counter with the Pattaya / Hua Hin sign is located on L1 near exit 8,
- children under 8 years old or below 110 cm can ride for free on their parents' lap,
- bus schedule: 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00,
- from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya, the bus travels for about 2 hours,
- bus tickets are available.

Airport Taxi:

take only the official airport taxi at the Taxi counter so as not to get caught by fraudsters and to avoid unexpected increases in the cost of travel right on the road,
the cost of a taxi from Bangkok airport to Pattaya is about 1500 baht,
do not expect the driver to speak English well and know where your hotel is located, so load the maps, coordinates and contact details of your hotel into your phone in advance ( buy a sim card with 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 you with your luggage and take you to your hotel - you will save time and nerves on the search and the queue for a taxi, which is especially valuable after a long flight;
the driver can think over the route of the trip 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 will not have enough cash (during the transfer ordering process, you can pay 100%);
you can choose the make and size of the car according to your preferences and the amount of luggage;
it is possible to ensure the safety of the trip for small passengers by ordering a child seat;
the cost of the transfer (from 1600 baht) depends on the size and class of the car;
transfer can be ordered on the sites: or.

Limousine from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya:

I can not help but tell you about the transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya in a real limousine. Of course, it's not cheap, but how many impressions and emotions! You can book an unforgettable trip from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya by limousine at.

Please note that the price is for the whole vehicle (for 8 or 12 passengers):

The cost of a limousine transfer from Bangkok airport to Pattaya (by

We have collected all the important information on how to get from the vicinity of Pattaya to the nearest islands - Lana, Sichang, Samed, Kuda and Chang - where to stay and what to see. Not without branded life hacks from the special correspondent "ZagraNitsa"!

Lan

The island remains popular among Pattaya tourists, despite the "pop" and dominance of the citizens of the Celestial Empire.

How to get there:

By ferry from Bali Hai pier... One-way ticket price is 30 baht, travel time is about 30 minutes. From Pattaya, ferries run from 7:00 to 17:00 with a half hour break, from Lana the last ferry leaves at 18:00. Please note: despite the timetable, ships sail as soon as they are full. They arrive at one of the two piers. If you go to Ta Waen, you will immediately find yourself on a beach covered with Chinese. And next to the pier Na Ban is a village with a shop "7/11".
Private boat for 150 baht round trip including drink. From Pattaya, ships depart at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:30 and 13:30, and return at 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00.
Speedboat from 500 baht. But you will have to wait until you have 12-15 people, which sometimes takes time. The second minus is a strong pitching.

Where to stay

Booking.com and agoda.com have a good selection of hotels from THB 1,100, but if you're looking to save a few hundred, look for guesthouses in the hamlet near Na Ban Pier. And the most budget option would be to rent a sun lounger on the beach for 100 baht or even put up a tent.

What to see:

souvenirs in the village near Na Ban pier;
observation platform;
Temple.

Moving around the island

Songteo (from 30 baht) and motorcycle taxis (40-50 baht per passenger) run between the piers and beaches of Lana. You can also rent a bike for 200-300 baht and ride all the beaches to find the best one.

Photo: Shutterstock

Life hacks:

do not listen to the Thais who claim that the ferry has been canceled, and only speed boats go to the island;
when renting, take pictures of a motorbike from all sides and try to do without a deposit;
it is better to stock up on food and drinks on the mainland;
many hotels have a barbecue, but they won't let you light a fire on the beach;
if you go from Na Ban pier to the right, keeping to the shore, you will find a wonderful empty beach;
on Wednesdays, sun loungers are not exposed, you need to go with your own bedding;
on weekdays, the cost of hotels is about 20% lower;
the island is full of sea urchins! When entering the water, look under your feet and try not to “feel the bottom”;
after the strict prohibition of hookahs in Pattaya, Lan sharply became popular among the Arabs;
at low tide, some of the beaches are not suitable for swimming because of the sharp rocks.

Sichang

The island is underestimated by both tourists and expats, although it is located very close to Pattaya. Ko Sichang is "three in one": clean sea, great attractions, mainland prices.

Our goal is a ledge on the map marked as " Koh Loi Park". From there, ferries to Sichang run from about 7:00 to 19:00. The ticket price is 50 baht one way. You can get to the pier as follows:

on your own transport. The distance from Pattaya to Koh Loi is about 35 km, the road will take about 50 minutes. There is a convenient parking for cars and bikes;
we leave on Sukhumvit and catch a songteo or minibus passing in the direction of Bangkok. We say "Sriracha" and prepare to pay about 40 baht. You will be dropped off at the Robinson shopping center. From there, take a motorcycle taxi to the Ko Loi pier, which will cost you 50 baht.

Where to stay

Booking.com offers a choice of rooms from 700 baht / night, on site you can find a guesthouse for a hundred or two cheaper. You can live in a village (for example, in Charlie’s Bungalow from 1000 baht), where restaurants, temples and "7/11" are close at hand, but the beach is 3 km away. Or stay right on the shore (Tam Pang Resort) if infrastructure is not important to you.

What to see:

the former residence of Rama V - the embankment and beautiful museum houses in a picturesque landscape;
observation deck with the footprint of the Buddha;
Chinese temple;
"The cave of desires."

Moving around the island

You can rent a bike for 200-250 baht without a deposit or use the services of local "tukers" - they will offer a sightseeing tour of the island for 250-300 baht. Short trips will cost 40-60 baht.

Photo: Shutterstock

Life hacks:

for 200 baht, your motorbike will be extremely moved to the island;
be prepared to walk a lot on the hill when examining the residence - the bike will be asked to leave at the entrance;
Xichang is great for a wedding photo shoot;
food on the beach is inexpensive, so it is enough to take fruit with you;
when returning the bike, just leave it with the keys at the pier.

Samed

Beloved by Bangkok people, the closest combination of white sand and azure-turquoise water to the capital is located about 90 km from Pattaya.

How to get there:

On your own transport to the village of Ban Phe, and then by ferry for 50 baht.
Transfer by 35 group company (270 baht one way, 500 baht round trip, ferry ticket is included in the price).
Catch a minibus or a bus to Rayong on Sukhumvit, change there to a songteo to Ban Phe, then buy ferry tickets or hire a speedboat (from 1000 baht per person round trip).
By ferry from Ban Phe (runs from 8:00 to 16:30).

What to see:

observation platforms;
Temple;
statues based on the themes of the national epic.

Moving around the island:

Renting a motorbike costs 250-300 baht, documents are asked as a deposit or 2000 baht. Roads are paved almost everywhere, so offroad tires are not needed.
Quad bikes are available for rent (from 500 baht / hour and 1500 / day), as well as golf carts (from 500 baht / hour).
From Na Dan pier to the beaches, tuk-tuk cost from 20 to 60 baht. But, firstly, you have to wait until there are enough passengers, and secondly, in order to get to the hotel later, you have to go out on the road and rely on chance.

Photo: Shutterstock

Life hack

Periodically, 200 baht is collected from accommodating tourists for visiting the park, which includes Samed. Seasoned travelers avoid gathering by bypassing the guard booth at the entrance.

Kood

The fourth largest island in Thailand, also located in Trat province near the Cambodian border. Kuda is often overlooked due to its underdeveloped infrastructure, but it is ideal for a relaxing break.

How to get there:

With the help of 35 group company - a transfer to the pier on the island will cost 800 baht (one way), from a hotel in Pattaya, a minibus will pick you up at about 6 am.
By Ko Kut Express from Trat. Free shuttle will pick you up from S.A. Hotel in Trat and will take you to the fast boat. Upon arrival at Kood, you will be driven to your hotel by a songteo. And all this is 350 baht one way. For a fee, a company transport can pick you up from Trat Airport.
In high season - on a speedboat for 600 baht.
The ships of the Koh Kood Princess and Boonsiri companies, which also ply between the mainland and the island.

Where to stay

Accommodation prices start at THB 250 per room in a non-air-conditioned guesthouse with shared showers (PD Guesthouse).

What to see:

waterfalls - Klong Prao and others;
ancient trees Sai Yai and Mayayuk;
The Hub sports center;
Mount Khao Ruearab.

Moving around the island:

Songthaew for 30 baht.
By songthaew in taxi mode for 300-500 baht.
Renting a bike will cost 250-400 baht / day.

Photo: Shutterstock

Life hacks:

prices on the island are at least one and a half times higher than mainland;
there are few cars on the roads, so Kood is a great place for training motorbike riding;
the hospital here is simple, so take rare medicines with you;
there is almost no shopping either - only souvenirs, food and basic necessities are sold.

Chang

The second largest island in the country after Phuket. Completely "ready-to-eat" in terms of infrastructure - there are hotels, shops, markets, banks, even bars with "girls". Esotericists claim that seven layers of restless souls have gathered over Chang, which is why the sun does not burn so much, and the pace of life of the islanders is slowed down.

How to get there:

From Pattaya, the most generally accepted way is the services of the same 35 group: 720 baht (both ends) cost a minibus + ferry, 1050 baht - delivery directly to the hotel on Chang. They will pick you up from your hotel in Pattaya at about 6 am.
The mainland town of Trat, closest to the island, has an airport with local airlines. From there, a minibus will take you to your hotel for 500 baht.
At Suvarnabhumi Airport, take a 600 baht minibus that runs three times a day at 8:00, 11:00 and 14:00. The price includes a ferry ticket.
From the center of Trat to the pier is about 20 km, which can be traveled on a public songteo for 60 baht.
The ferry runs from 6:00 to 19:00 hourly. One way adult ticket costs 80 baht. You can transport a motorbike for 50 baht, a car for 100 baht.
You can order a yacht that will take you to Chang at non-standard times. To do this, contact the Siam Royal View Koh Chang Hotel. The trip will cost about 2,700 baht.

Where to stay

The choice of accommodation on the island is huge. If we talk about bungalows, then on the second line from the popular White Sand beach, the price of air-conditioned housing will be 600-800 baht / day. A completely Spartan version can be found from 300 baht. The rest of the beaches also have both pretty houses for 800-1000 baht, and huts without amenities for 200 (Tiger Hut on Klong Prao, Siam Hut on Lonely Beach).

What to see:

Klong Plu waterfalls;
elephant farms;
neighboring islets by renting a kayak;
The "tourist" fishing village of Bang Bao;
rope park Tree Top Adventure;
sunset from the bar at the Nirvana Resort.

Moving around the island:

Renting a bike costs 200-300 baht per day, cars - from 800 baht (1000 on average).
Songthaews run in the western part of the island during the day. The fare between the nearest beaches is 50 baht. In the evening, the same transport turns into a taxi.

Photo: shutterstock

Life hacks:

summer on the island is the rainy season;
housing for a long term is not very good here - "short-term" tourists are more profitable for the owners of guest houses;
when Thais can cheat, laziness wins;
dear souvenir on the island;
a real fishing village in the southeast;
head to Lonely Beach in search of bars and parties;
it is better to exchange money in advance.

We wish you a pleasant and interesting holiday on the islands near Pattaya!

From the capital of Thailand, you can get to the resort town of Pattaya in several ways:

Book a transfer
Take a taxi directly from the airport
Get there by bus

How to book a transfer from Bangkok airport

Bangkok has two international airports: Donmuang and Savarnabhumi. All flights from Russia, Europe, CIS countries arrive at the last one. Donmuang Airport serves mainly flights in Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Malaysia, Laos, Thailand, etc.), however, many of these flights are operated to the main airport of the capital - Savarnabhumi.

Savarnabhumi airport (Bangkok)

In order to arrange a transfer by the time of your arrival at Savarnabhumi International Airport, you need to contact the hotel in which you plan to stay in advance and clarify if such a service is provided. For some hotels, the transfer service is included in the price of your stay, that is, you do not have to pay for it separately.

If the hotel does not provide such a service for free, then it is likely that there is a paid transfer, the cost of which should not exceed the cost of a regular taxi. The second way is to contact one of the carriers and order a transfer. For example, the kiwitaxi.ru service. In both cases, in the arrivals area you will be met by a person with a sign with your name written on it.

Taxi to Pattaya from Savarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok

To use the taxi service, you need to go down to the 1st floor of Savarnabhumi Airport, where you will find counters with the sign "Public Taxi". The person behind the counter will, in turn, direct you to a specific vehicle in the taxi rank. You can buy a taxi ticket yourself in a special machine.

Taxi at Bangkok airport Savarnabhumi

Official Thai taxis can be of any bright color - pink, yellow, green, dark green with a yellow stripe, blue, red. Bright cars are an interesting feature of Thai taxis. On the roof of each vehicle, you will see a light bar with the words “TAXI METER”. The fare depends on the distance and is paid by the meter.

Taxi stand at Savarnabhumi Airport

Make sure that the meter is turned on and not covered with a cloth, which taxi drivers often do in the hope of deceiving passengers and taking more money for the trip. Basically, a trip to Pattaya will cost from 1300 to 1800 THB. There will be two toll road sections along the way, which you will have to pay (30 THB). If the meter is not turned on - the taxi driver is breaking the law, ask him to turn on the meter. If he refuses, then the phrase "Touristic p oliсe" (tourist police) should bring him to his senses.

To save money, you can go up to the 4th floor of the airport and take a taxi that has just arrived and dropped off passengers. You can immediately negotiate a lower cost with the drivers. It is quite possible to get to Pattaya for 1000-1200 Thai baht, and the price tag of 1500 is already without any discounts. I must say right away that this method of work for TAXI METER drivers in Thailand is not legal.

You can also call a taxi through the Uber app.

How to get to Pattaya by bus from Savarnabhumi airport and how much does it cost

To get to Pattaya by bus, you need to go down to the 1st floor upon arrival in Bangkok, after passing through passport control and claiming your luggage. There are lifts at the airport, to which there is always a queue. It is much more convenient to go down the escalator.

Escalators at Savarnabhumi Airport

Find exit number 8 on the first floor of the airport. Near the exit you will see a counter with the words "Pattaya" written on it. Buses to Pattaya leave every hour from 7:00 to 22:00. The fare is 120 THB (Thai Baht). Only cash is accepted for payment, so take care of that. It is enough to exchange 50 dollars at the airport, this is quite enough to get to the city, where the exchange rate is much more attractive. Exchangers in Pattaya are at every turn, so this will not be a problem.

After buying a ticket, you just have to wait for the departure time. The bus will start boarding 15 minutes prior to departure. You must go to the counter where you bought your ticket in advance and wait for the controller to invite you to follow him to the bus. The seat indicated on the ticket must be occupied on the bus.

Sale of bus tickets from the airport to Pattaya

After boarding the bus, the controller checks the tickets of all passengers, and only after that the bus departs. The journey will take about 1.5-2 hours (depending on the destination). In total, the bus makes 4 stops in Pattaya - not far from the Northern Bus Station, near the central store "Big C", in the area of the Bangkok-Pattaya Hospital and the last stop is in the Jomtien area, at the southern bus station (Tappraya Street, near the supermarket "Foodmart").

Bus from Savarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya

Back to Savarnabhumi airport from Pattaya, you can leave from this bus station at Foodmart. A bus ticket can be purchased in advance (no more than 3 days in advance), and if you suddenly change your mind about going, you will be refunded upon presentation of the ticket. Also, you can adjust the departure time - through the cashier at the bus station.

The ticket price includes one piece of baggage. You pay THB 20 for the second bag of luggage. An individual tag with data is attached to the luggage, according to which the luggage will be returned to you when you disembark from the bus.

Bus ticket from the airport to Pattaya

As you can see, the control is strict, so you will not be able to ride a hare, and you don't have to worry about your luggage. The buses are quite comfortable and air conditioned. You may need a jacket, because sometimes it gets cold in the cabin.

Water is not handed out like on a tourist bus, so stock up on drinks in advance. The supermarket is literally 50 meters to the left of exit number 8. The entrance to the supermarket is from the street. You can also buy food, hygiene products and a Thai SIM card there without queuing. Mobile communications and the Internet in Thailand is a topic worthy of a separate article.

Good afternoon friends, today I will tell you how to get from Pattaya to Bangkok. The straight line distance is 100 km. Transport links are well developed, from Bangkok to Pattaya and back you can take a bus, train, taxi or order a transfer. You will learn how to best get from Bangkok to Pattaya on your own. How much is a bus ticket, train ticket, and is it worth going by car to Bangkok, as well as where it is most convenient to order a transfer. I will share with you some secrets and useful tips from my personal travel experience.

How to get from Bangkok to Pattaya by bus from the airport

All flights from Russia are received by Bangkok International Airport -. After your arrival, you will have to go through customs control and claim your baggage. This is all done on the second floor.

The ticket offices are located on the floor below, between gates 7 and 8. The ticket price is 120 baht, you can buy them only for cash. This is the cheapest way to get from the airport to the resort, so tickets are sold out in minutes. Arriving at 10 am, you can only find tickets for 4 pm. In order not to spend too much time at the airport, I recommend using the online booking service on the website https://12go.asia/ru.

What buses run to the resort

From Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya can be reached by bus # 389. (transport makes 5 stops, the last flight 22:00 hour makes 1 stop). It is very easy to recognize by its blue and white coloring. Previously, buses departed from the bus station, free shuttles ran from the airport to it. Now the situation has changed for the better, now buses drive up directly to the airport building. The parking lot is located on the right side of the main exit.

Buses run from 07:00 am to 10:00 pm. The journey, taking into account the waiting time at the airport, can take up to 4 hours. The final stop is the bus station on Tappraya street. Here you can also rent a tuk-tuk that will take you to the hotel.

Bell Travel Service

Prefer comfort, air conditioning and refreshing drinks, do you have an impressive size of luggage? Then you'd better use the services of the Bell Travel Service bus company. Yes, the ticket price is more expensive and will be about 250 baht.

IMPORTANT: Bell Travel Service buses take passengers to the hotel.

The buses of this company run daily, 6 times the first leaves at 08:00 in the morning, and the last at 18:00 in the evening. You can buy a ticket at the airport ticket office for cash, or online on the official website http://www.belltravelservice.com/.

How to get from Bangkok airport by taxi to Pattaya

Taxi is a good way of getting around, although expensive, but very convenient. A taxi will take you right to the hotel door, this is convenient if you have luggage, children, or if you arrive late in the evening and the buses do not run yet.

So, you've decided to hire a taxi, but there are some nuances here.

Option one: there is a taxi stand on the second floor near exits 7 and 8. There is almost always a queue here, but it passes quickly. Thai girls work at the counter, one of them you must tell the address of the hotel or any place where you need to get. If you do not know Thai, then you can write down the address on a piece of paper after having copied it from the hotel's website. In addition, you will need to indicate the number of passengers. based on this information, the girl chooses a car and writes the address on the receipt, here you can make a payment. Nearby there is another counter where drivers are already sorting out passengers with receipts. All this happens quickly and smoothly, but there is a minus.

I wrote in more detail about taxi prices and payment nuances in this article.

Option two: you can also hire a taxi on the fourth floor in the arrivals area. Here you will hear a polyphonic chorus of taxi drivers, they drop off passengers and look for new customers. You can easily knock down the price if you can bargain well. On average, the trip will cost you 1,800 baht.

IMPORTANT: In this case, you can safely exchange money for baht in Pattaya at a favorable rate and pay off the driver. However, in case of a disputable situation with the driver, you will have to get out on your own. In addition, local taxi drivers mainly work here. Do not feed them with bread, but let the tourist be deceived. Therefore, do not lose your vigilance, discuss the price in advance, and if you have agreed on the meter, then let him turn it on with you.

Option three: for greater savings, you can find fellow travelers in one of the thematic groups of VK, for example, here https://vk.com/pattayapeople or https://vk.com/tipptt agree on a joint trip.

IMPORTANT: I do not advise looking for fellow travelers in a taxi, you never know who you will find. But if you are vigilant, careful, you can check your future companion. But I do not recommend paying in advance. You can thus become a victim of swindlers.

Airport transfers to Pattaya

Traveling with children, elderly relatives? Either you have a huge luggage, or you just prefer comfort and do not want to wait a minute more at the airport, then you should use the service of the Kiwi Taxi company. To get a minivan, agree with the manager about the time of the meeting and get any other information about the service, you can visit the website https://kiwitaxi.ru

So, having ordered a taxi from this company, you don't have to worry about anything. At the airport, you will be greeted by the drivers at Gate 3 under the Meeting Point sign.

Taxi apps

If you prefer to use different applications, then there is a Get taxi in Thailand... I haven’t used it myself, so I don’t guarantee reliability.

Morchit Bus Station

You can get to Pattaya by bus from the Morchit bus station, also called the North Station. It can be reached by any bus with numbers; № A1, 3, 28, 77, 96, 104, 122, 134, 136, 138, 145, 157, 159, 182, 512, 529. The best option is to first take the metro to Chatuchak Park station, then take any bus under the above numbers. The distance between the two stations is 1.5 km, the journey will take no more than 3 minutes.

So, upon arrival at the station, go to the ticket offices and buy a ticket, tickets are not sold directly on the bus. The cost is approximately 100 baht. This method is not in demand, so even if there is a queue, it is not large.

Air-conditioned buses run from the bus station. Each passenger is provided with 20 kg of luggage, and a place for carry-on luggage. For an overweight you will have to pay at the rate of 4 baht per kg.

Buses run from 05:00 am to 19:00 pm, the interval between flights is 30 minutes. Travel time: 2.5 hours (if there are no traffic jams). Buses from the northern bus station run from 5.00 to 19.00 every half hour.

IMPORTANT: This method is convenient only for those who travel around Bangkok and want to enjoy the beauty of Pattaya.

Ekkamai bus station

The Eastern Bus Station is located on Sukhumvit Rd, about 100 meters from the Ekkamai BTS Skytrain Station.

IMPORTANT: The best way to get there is by metro, as in a taxi you will get stuck in a traffic jam. Yes, there are a lot of cars on the highway on a typical weekday.

The station itself is small, you can buy tickets at the box office. Buses to Pattaya from Ekkamai Station run every half hour. The fare is 100 baht. Transport is comfortable, there is air conditioning. The norm of cargo per passenger is 20 kg, there is an additional one. place for carry-on luggage. For overweight, payment is taken at the rate of 4 baht per 1 kg.

Important: you should clarify whether you bought a ticket for a regular bus or express. It depends on how long it will take for the road and where the final destination will be;

Local bus - the road will take 4 hours, the final one is Sukhumvit Road, this is the outskirts of Pattaya.

Express bus - 2 hours journey, terminus - North Pattaya street.

By Train to Pattaya

You can get to Pattaya by train from Bangkok from Hua Lampong Railway Station. The most convenient way to get to the train station is by subway to MRT Hua Lampong station. The trains run clearly on schedule and not so often, so you will have to make your plans clearly according to the train schedule, and this is inconvenient especially during rest and taking into account the lack of punctuality of the local population and the situation on the roads.

You can find out the cost and buy tickets on the website www.railway.co.th. In addition, passes are sold at the ticket offices at the station.

Trains leave at 06:55 and arrive at the station at 10:30. The cost of tickets depends on the selected class. They start at 40 baht and go up to 150 baht.

Important: Pattaya Station is not the final station, so be careful not to miss 2 stops.

The train will return from Pattaya to Bangkok at 14:21. You can buy a ticket at the ticket office at the station, 30 minutes before the train departure.

Online tickets for buses and trains in Thailand

Finally, I will tell you a little about the service https://12go.asia/ru, this is the only resource of its kind where you can online order a ticket to any part of Thailand, and Asia as a whole. The interface is Russian, here you can choose taxis, buses, or any other transport. You can pay by credit card or through PayPal. After confirming the payment, you will receive an email along with an e-ticket.

That's all dear friends, if you have something to supplement the information, you are welcome, I will only be glad. Until next time, and clean dear to everyone.