Just two hours from Bangkok, Pattaya is bright, brash, and a little sleazy. However, this popular beach resort is changing fast, and a batch of new developments are bringing in families and luxury travellers.
Pattaya Beach, Beach Road © Vyacheslav Argenberg | CC BY 4.0
How To Get From Bangkok to Pattaya
Pattaya is can be reached by road from Bangkok in roughly 2-3 hours, and booked via 12Go:
- All available Bangkok to Pattaya routes
- Bangkok to Pattaya Bus
- Bangkok to Pattaya Private Taxi
- Bangkok to Pattaya Private Minibus
| Flight Bangkok - Pattaya ฿ 4,540–5,340 4h 15m – 6h 20m | |
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| Bus Bangkok - Pattaya ฿ 164 2h 30m | |
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| Taxi Bangkok - Pattaya ฿ 1,600–11,813 1h 20m – 3h | |
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| Van Bangkok - Pattaya ฿ 200–430 2h – 4h | |
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| Bus Suvarnabhumi Airport - Pattaya ฿ 198–460 2h | |
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| Taxi Suvarnabhumi Airport - Pattaya ฿ 1,400–27,500 1h 30m – 3h | |
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| Taxi Don Mueang Airport - Pattaya ฿ 1,800–27,500 2h – 3h | |
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| Taxi Nonthaburi - Pattaya ฿ 2,300–2,800 3h | |
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About Pattaya
Pattaya made its name as a somewhat sleazy tourist destination, thanks largely to its proximity to Bangkok. It remains one of the Thailand’s most popular beach resorts but recent years have seen the area change into a family-friendly place to be, with a number of new luxury developments.
There are a few iconic attractions here and some reasonable beaches, as well as remnants of the nightlife many still associate with Pattaya. But you’ll also find it a great place for activities like golf, go-kart racing, and snorkelling or diving.
See our Pattaya Quick Guide for details.
Where To Stay In Pattaya
There is accommodation at every price point in Pattaya, including the five-star Hilton Pattaya, the four-star LK The Empress in the mid-range bracket, and the budget Moonlight Place.
See our Pattaya Quick Guide for more recommendations.
Check availability and pricing of hotels in Pattaya on Booking.com for your chosen dates using the search box below. You can often reserve a room with free cancellation, so you can always change your plans.
Things To Do In Pattaya
You might be forgiven for thinking that Pattaya is all about beaches and nightlife but there are two stunning buildings in the Sanctuary of Truth and the Big Buddha at Wat Phra Ya.
There are over 30 golf courses in the region, including the Pattaya Country Club and Mermaids Dive Center can organise snorkelling excursions.
The more notorious side of the the resort is still alive and well in the cabarets, such as Tiffany’s Show and Alcazar. See our Pattaya Quick Guide for details of things to do.
Bangkok to Pattaya Map
Pattaya is 150km south of Bangkok and takes roughly two hours to reach by road. See our Thailand Map page with highlights of the best places to visit in Thailand.
