Here is a simple guide to getting to Pattaya from Bangkok City, Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang airports, with options for every budget, from cheap buses to fast door-to-door taxis and private transfers.
Searching Bangkok to Pattaya on 12Go is a simple way to find and book transport options from the airports or the city, including the bus services listed below and lesser-known services that might be more convenient for you.
For transport options when you arrive in Pattaya, read this guide to getting around Pattaya.
Private Taxi From Bangkok to Pattaya
A private taxi from Bangkok to Pattaya typically costs 1,200–1,800 baht, depending on your pickup location.
Here are some Pattaya taxi services, including companies with lady drivers. If you’re travelling from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang Airport, book at least a few days in advance. Your driver will be waiting to meet you, holding a placard displaying your name.
Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya by Bus
Costing as little as 135 baht, taking a bus is the cheapest practical way to get to Pattaya from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. It takes about 2 hours, and with three options to choose from, departures are frequent.
Roong Reuang
Roong Reuang Coach, the operator of the main Bangkok to Pattaya bus route, provides the Bell Travel and Airport Bus services from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya and Jomtien.
The Bell Travel bus has an optional door-to-door service. The basic price from the airport to North Pattaya Bus Station is around 210 baht. The shuttle from the bus terminal to your hotel costs extra, ranging from 100 to 220 baht.
The Airport Bus costs around 135 baht to North Pattaya Bus Station, and 158 baht to Jomtien.
You’ll find both services, along with current prices and schedules, on the Airport Bus website. For Bell Travel, select the door-to-door option from the routes category.
Transport Co
The Transport Co bus from Suvarnabhumi costs 135 baht. The drop-off points in Pattaya are along Sukhumvit Highway at the north, central, south, and Thepprasit Road junctions.
Public Taxi From Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya
Public taxis operate 24 hours a day at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The taxi ranks are through Gate 4 on Level 1. There are several lanes where you take a ticket telling you the car’s license plate number and where it’s located.
When you tell the driver where you’re going, expect to be quoted 1,500 to 1,800 baht, and ask if that includes motorway tolls, which could be another 100 to 200 baht. For comparison, a private taxi from Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya normally costs 1,200 to 1,500 baht.
Grab and Bolt Taxis at Suvarnabhumi
You can use the Grab and Bolt apps to book a taxi from the airport. While Grab has an official pickup point at gate 4 on level 1, comments on travel forums suggest that Bolt drivers will message you and tell you where to meet them.
Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya Bus
The Transport Co bus is the only bus that goes direct to Pattaya from Don Mueang. Tickets cost 164 baht, and there are several departures per day (circa September 2026).
The bus departs from the arrivals floor at the International Terminal 1, and drops passengers off on Sukhumvit Highway at the north, central, south, and Thepprasit Road junctions.
You can find the current prices and schedule on their website: https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Alternatively, the A1 bus departs from gate 6 on the first floor of Terminal 1 at Don Mueang Airport approximately every 15 minutes from around 06:00 to 21:00, then about every 30 minutes until midnight.
You can take it to the Mo Chit 2 (Chatuchak) bus terminal, and then take the bus from there to Pattaya. The Mo Chit minibus/van terminal is also just a short distance from the Mo Chit bus terminal.
Or, get off the A1 bus at Mo Chit BTS station, take the Skytrain to Ekamai, and then the bus from Ekamai bus terminal to Pattaya.
Bangkok City to Pattaya Bus
The main Bangkok to Pattaya bus service is operated by Roong Reuang Coach. Buses depart from Mo Chit 2, Ekamai, and Bang Na bus terminals and arrive at the North Pattaya Bus Terminal on North Pattaya Road.
Prices range from 144–155 baht. Journey time is 2 to 3 hours, but expect it to take up to 3.5 hours from Mo Chit 2 during rush hour traffic.
You can find the full schedules, current prices, and terminal locations on the Airport Pattaya Bus website: https://airportpattayabus.com/
More Options
Bangkok is a huge city, with many smaller companies offering transport such as minivans and minibuses from locations throughout the city. The best way to find them is to search Bangkok to Pattaya on 12Go and see what turns up.
Bangkok to Pattaya by Train
Not many foreigners travel from Bangkok to Pattaya by train, it’s slow and only runs once per day. Rather than being a fast and convenient mode of transport, you should consider it more of Bangkok to Pattaya travel experience, much like the Bangkok to Chiang Mai Train is a Thailand travel experience.
On weekdays only, a 3rd class train stops at Pattaya train station en route from Bangkok Hua Lamphong train station to Chuk Samet in Sattahip. On the return journey from Sattahip the train stops in briefly in Pattaya before returning to Bangkok.
A new 2nd class air-conditioned train service started operating between Bangkok and Pattaya (on weekends only) in March 2018. It stops in Pattaya en route to Chuck Samet, stopping at popular places such as Nong Nooch Gardens and Wat Yansangwararam along the way.
Read this article about Pattaya Train Station for more information and Bangkok to Pattaya timetable.
Bangkok to Pattaya Transport Q & A
Can you prebook transport to Pattaya from Bangkok? Yes, whether it’s direct or through agents like 12Go, most transport options can be booked online in advance. Private taxis can be booked online, by email, or by telephone, and you pay the driver when you arrive at your destination.
What is the luggage allowance on buses and minivans to and from Pattaya? Big buses generally allow a suitcase plus hand luggage, and charge a relatively small fee for excess. Minivans have limited luggage space, and you may have to pay for an extra seat for a large suitcase. It’s best to check the terms before booking.
Do buses from Bangkok to Pattaya have toilets onboard? While some don’t, especially smaller buses, both Roong Reuang and Transport Co big buses from Bangkok City and the airports to Pattaya have a toilet and wash basin.
Is it worth changing money at the airport before traveling to Pattaya? You usually get better rates outside of the airports. The exception is the currency exchange booths near the Airport Rail Link on floor B (basement) at Suvarnabhumi, where you may find rates comparable to money changers in Pattaya.
How to get to your hotel in Pattaya? There are usually baht buses or motorcycle taxis waiting at the bus terminals and drop-off points, or you can flag down a passing baht bus or use the Grab or Bolt ride-booking apps.
At North Pattaya Bus Station, a driver or attendant there will ask where you are going and point you to the right taxi. The price is usually 100–150 baht depending on where you are staying, but always confirm first.
At Jomtien Bus Terminal, if you’re heading to Pattaya, just cross the road and wave down a passing baht bus.
If you use Grab or Bolt to book a ride, be aware that there is sometimes friction between app drivers and local taxi and motorcycle taxi drivers, so it’s best to walk a suitable distance away before booking your ride.
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Hey! If it’s your first time in town, check out this beginners guide to Pattaya.