Bangkok to Pattaya: bus, train or flight?
The bus is the cheapest way from Bangkok to Pattaya: 68 buses a day from ฿144, taking about 2h. The first bus leaves at 05:00, the last at 22:00. Taxi or Grab: about 1.5–2 hours.
Bus times and fares checked 2026-10-30.
All the ways to travel
| How | Journey | From | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | 2h | Bangkok Bus Terminal Ekkamai | 68 a day, from ฿144 |
| Taxi or Grab | about 1.5–2 hours | anywhere in Bangkok | Door to door, but much more expensive than the bus |
| Train | no practical train | – | Only a slow local service; the bus is the way to go |
By bus from Bangkok to Pattaya
- 68 departures a day, first 05:00, last 22:00
- Fares from ฿144 to ฿200, set by the bus companies
- Journey about 2h (fastest 1h 50m)
- Bus companies: Roong Reuang Coach and TTOUR
- Boarding points: Bangkok Bus Terminal Ekkamai, Suvarnabhumi Arrivals Terminal 1, Gate 8, Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2), Minibus Station Chatuchak (Mochit New Van Terminal)
- Drop-off points: North Pattaya Bus Terminal, Jomtien Bus Stop (Near Government Savings Bank), Pattaya Klang and South Pattaya Bus Stop (South Pattaya Intersection)
- Bus classes: Coach · 38 seats from ฿144 · Coach · 36 seats from ฿173 · Minibus from ฿200
From Suvarnabhumi Airport
17 direct buses a day from ฿173, first 06:00, last 22:00. See today's buses and book →
Where the buses leave and arrive
Buses leave all day from Ekkamai (Eastern Bus Terminal) and Mo Chit 2, and directly from Suvarnabhumi Airport. In Pattaya they stop at the North Pattaya terminal, Pattaya Klang and Jomtien.
Coming back
Pattaya to Bangkok: 17 buses a day from ฿173, the last one at 22:00.
Tips
- Landing at Suvarnabhumi? Direct buses to Pattaya leave from the airport itself, no need to go into Bangkok first.
- Book ahead for holidays (Songkran in mid-April, New Year, long weekends): buses sell out.
- Air-conditioned buses are cold, especially at night: bring a jacket.
- Be at the terminal 30 minutes before departure and show your e-ticket at the bus company's counter.
Questions
How much is the bus from Bangkok to Pattaya?
From ฿144 to ฿200, depending on the bus company and class.
How long does the bus from Bangkok to Pattaya take?
About 2h; the fastest bus takes 1h 50m.
Where does the bus to Pattaya leave from?
Bangkok Bus Terminal Ekkamai, Suvarnabhumi Arrivals Terminal 1, Gate 8 and Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2).
Is there an overnight bus from Bangkok to Pattaya?
No, all buses run during the day.
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