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Bangkok To Pattaya

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 by Vyacheslav ArgenbergPattaya 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
Bangkok - Pattaya More info / Tickets
Bus Bangkok - Pattaya ฿ 160–410 3h – 4h
  • →  Express 08:30, 09:30, 10:30, 13:00, 13:30, 17:30, 18:30
  • ←  Executive 00:00
  • ←  Express 08:00, 09:00, 09:30, 13:00, 17:00, 17:30
Taxi Bangkok - Pattaya ฿ 1,600–11,000 1h 45m – 2h
  • →  SUV 4pax
  • →  Economy
  • →  Comfort
  • →  Minivan 4pax old
  • →  Van 9pax
  • →  VIP Van 8pax
  • →  Premium Van old
  • →  Comfort Plus 3pax
  • →  SUV Comfort 4pax
  • →  Toyota Alphard
  • →  Mercedes E Class
  • →  Mercedes S Class
  • →  VIP Van 9pax
  • ←  Comfort
  • ←  Economy
  • ←  SUV 4pax
  • ←  VIP Van 9pax
  • ←  VIP Van 8pax
  • ←  Premium Van old
  • ←  Van 9pax
  • ←  Mercedes E Class
  • ←  Mercedes S Class
Van Bangkok - Pattaya ฿ 200–410 2h – 3h
  • →  Van VIP 9pax 09:30
  • →  Regional 14pax 06:00, 09:00, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, 15:20, 16:00, 18:00
  • →  Van 9pax 17:30
  • ←  Van VIP 9pax 13:30
  • ←  Regional 14pax 10:00, 16:00, 19:00
Suvarnabhumi Airport - Pattaya More info / Tickets
Bus Suvarnabhumi Airport - Pattaya ฿ 320 2h
  • →  Express 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00
  • ←  Express 06:00, 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, 19:00
Taxi Suvarnabhumi Airport - Pattaya ฿ 1,400–11,000 1h 25m – 2h
  • →  Economy
  • →  Comfort
  • →  Van 9pax
  • →  SUV 4pax
  • →  Toyota Alphard
  • →  Premium
  • →  VIP Van 9pax
  • →  Minivan 4pax old
  • →  VIP Van 8pax
  • →  Premium Van old
  • →  Mercedes E Class
  • →  Mercedes S Class
  • →  SUV Comfort 4pax
  • ←  Economy
  • ←  SUV 4pax
  • ←  VIP Van 9pax
  • ←  Comfort
  • ←  Van 9pax
  • ←  Premium
  • ←  VIP Van 8pax
  • ←  Mercedes E Class
  • ←  Mercedes S Class
  • ←  Premium old
  • ←  Comfort Plus 3pax
  • ←  MPV Comfort 4pax
  • ←  SUV Comfort 4pax
Don Mueang Airport - Pattaya More info / Tickets
Taxi Don Mueang Airport - Pattaya ฿ 1,700–11,000 1h 50m – 2h 30m
  • →  Comfort
  • →  VIP Van 9pax
  • →  VIP Van 8pax
  • →  Premium Van old
  • →  Mercedes E Class
  • →  Mercedes S Class
  • →  Toyota Alphard
  • →  Comfort Plus 3pax
  • →  MPV Comfort 4pax
  • →  SUV Comfort 4pax
  • →  Minivan 4pax old
  • →  Economy
  • →  SUV 4pax
  • →  Van 9pax
  • ←  Minivan 4pax old
  • ←  SUV 4pax
  • ←  Mercedes E Class
  • ←  Mercedes S Class
  • ←  Toyota Alphard
  • ←  Comfort Plus 3pax
  • ←  MPV Comfort 4pax
  • ←  SUV Comfort 4pax
  • ←  Economy
  • ←  VIP Van 9pax
  • ←  Comfort
  • ←  Van 9pax
  • ←  VIP Van 8pax
  • ←  Premium Van old

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.

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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.

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