Bangkok to Pattaya

   Bangkok to Pattaya Road Distance 150 KM
   Bangkok to Pattaya Aerial Distance 101 km
  Bangkok to Pattaya Travel Time 2 Hours 30 Mins

How to reach Pattaya from Bangkok

The Most Preferred Way of Travelling from Bangkok to Pattaya is by Road. Pattya lies at a distance of about 150 Kms to the south of Bangkok and is connected by superhighways. Both buses and taxis regularly ply to Pattaya everyday from Bangkok.

Knowing The Details

1. Bangkok to Pattaya by Bus
2. Bangkok to Pattaya by Taxi or a Rental
3. Popular Routes to Pattaya
4. Popular Routes from Bangkok
5. Places to Visit in Pattaya
6. Hotels in Pattaya

Pattaya Travel Packages

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1. Bangkok to Pattaya by Bus

Pattaya lies about 147 km to the south-east of Bangkok. Two routes connect these two cities: the Bangna-Chonburi route (Highway 3) and Highway 7, also known as the Motorway. One can avail from several long-distance buses departing from Bangkok to Pattaya throughout the day every 30 mins.

Buses from Bangkok City to Pattaya

1. Eastern Bus Terminal
Pick-up Location: Near Ekkamai BTS station on Sukhumvit Road (Soi Ekkamai).
Drop Location: North Pattaya Road Terminal
Operation Time: Buses depart every thirty minutes between 5:20 am to 11:20 pm
Travel Time: 2.5-3 hours (depending on traffic conditions).
Bus Service:  Roong Reuang Coach (buses and minivans)
Price: THB 108 (bus), THB 130 (minivan)
2. Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit)
Pick-up Location:  Kamphaeng Phet Road
Drop Location: North Pattaya Road Terminal
Operation Time: 5:30 am to 10:00 pm. (Every 2 hours)
Travel Time: 2.5-3 hours (depending on traffic conditions).
Bus Service: Roong Reuang Coach, Tara Tour and Travels, MAMA Travel & Tour
Price: THB 128 (Roong Reuang Coach), THB 230-290 (others)
3. Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)
Pick-up Location: Khao San Road
Drop Location: Walking Street or North Pattaya Road Terminal
Operation Time: These buses leave every 2.5 hours or so between 5:30 am and 6:30 pm
Travel Time: 2.5-3 hours (depending on traffic conditions).
Bus Service: Roong Reuang Coach
Price: THB 108

Buses from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya

Pick-up Location: Gate number 8 via the exit on level 1.
Operation time: 8:00am to 6:00pm
Travel time: 2.5-3 hours (depending on traffic conditions).
Bus Service: Bell Travel Service, 389 Bus
Price: THB 130(389 bus), THB 300 (Bell Travel). Cheaper tickets are available when booked online.

2. Bangkok to Pattaya by Taxi or a Rental

Hiring a taxi or renting a car is often cheaper when booked from Suvarnabhumi Airport. This is because driving from Suvarnabhumi airport does not require driving through the city. It directly connects onto the Motorway 7. However, taxi services are far more in number and with flexible timings when hired from the city. Some hotels also offer taxi services.

Distance: 147 KM
Drive time: 2 hours
Cost: THB 1500 (for 3-4 people)

Major Rental Car Companies

  1. Budget - +66 (08) 9814-3004, 
  2. National - +66 (08) 1751-8492, 
  3. Hertz - +66 (02) 134-2116 
  4. Avis - +66 (08) 4700 8157-9

Route to Take from Bangkok to Pattaya

One route connects Bangkok to Pattaya, Motorway 7. Buses and taxi services usually ply through route 7, while route 3 is usually used to maintain direction towards Chonburi. 

Motorway 7

Motorway 7 is a 150-kilometre stretch that begins from Rama IX Road in Bangkok, passes Motorway Route 9 (Kanchanaphisek Road) and  Suvarnabhumi Airport towards Pattaya. This is a 6-lane expressway between Bangkok and Pattaya. The motorway has one major service stop at the Khao Pho service region. It has gas stops and refreshment areas. Further, the motorway has another stop at Khaodin Subdistrict, Bang Pakong. This has outlets like The Coffee Club if you want to grab a quick bite.

Popular Routes to Pattaya

Important Routes Time Taken Distance
Bangkok to Pattaya 2 Hours 30 Mins 150 KM

Popular Routes from Bangkok

Important Routes Time Taken Distance
Bangkok to Pattaya 2 Hours 30 Mins 150 KM