How to get to Bangkok from Pattaya? You can go from Pattaya to Bangkok cheaply by bus or mini van, comfortably and conveniently by taxi or private car and driver charter, or alternatively by train.
Going to Bangkok!.Getting to Bangkok from Pattaya by Big Bus
From the main bus terminal on North Pattaya Road you can take a bus to Ekamai (eastern), Morchit (northern), and Sai Tai (southern) bus terminals in Bangkok.
For reference, here’s more detailed information about the main bus terminals in Pattaya.
Buses depart from Pattaya to Ekamai every 30 – 40 minutes between 04:30 and 23:00.
Buses depart from Pattaya to Mochit (Morchit) every 30 – 40 minutes between 04:30 and 21:00.
Buses depart from Pattaya to Sai Tai at 08:00, 10:30, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00.
Bell Travel Bus from Pattaya to Bangkok City or Suvarnabhumi Airport
Several departures a day between 06:00 and 19:00. Bell travel will pick you up at your hotel in Pattaya by mini van, then transfer you to a big bus at North Pattaya Road Bus Terminal to make the journey to your departure gate at Suvarnabhumi Airport, or the Bell Travel office – then transfer you to your hotel in Bangkok.
You can book online through the Roong Reuang Coach website (below).
The Airport Bus, Jomtien to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Departs from the Roong Reuang Coach office on Thappraya Road (opposite Pan Pan Italian restaurant) at regular intervals between 06:30 and 22:00.
Services from North Pattaya Bus Station, The Airport Bus, and Bell Travel are all operated by Roong Reuang Coach. You can access all those services and online booking through the Roong Reuang Coach website.
Booking Transport Pattaya to Bangkok Online
You can book almost any mode of transport between Pattaya and Bangkok online, from cheap bus tickets to traveling in style via your personal chartered car and driver.
Here’s some popular services you can book:
- Bus tickets from Pattaya to Bangkok
- Bus and shuttle services to the airport
- Taxi to Bangkok and the airports
- Charter a car and driver between Pattaya and Bangkok
- Mini van services from Pattaya to Bangkok
- Shuttle service from hotel to hotel in Pattaya and Bangkok
You can find all those services, plus more great travel resources including discounted tickets to attractions, tourist SIM cards, and airport services on this travel and ticket booking resources page.
Taxi from Pattaya to Bangkok
The most convenient way to get to any place in Bangkok, at any time is by taxi. There’s several reliable taxi services in Pattaya, including lady/owner driver taxi services.
Going to Bangkok from Pattaya by Train
On weekdays trains depart from Pattaya Train Station at 14:20, and arrive at Bangkok’s main train station Hua Lamphong at 18:25. At weekends the train leaves Pattaya at 16:26, and arrives in Bangkok at 18:55.
While you can buy Thailand train tickets online at main stations and for popular routes like Bangkok to Chiang Mai, you cannot buy tickets online for the journey to and from Pattaya, you must buy tickets (cost 30 to 50 baht) at the station.
Getting Around Bangkok
If you’re not familiar with Bangkok, like me, don’t worry I’ve found a few resources to help to help plan routes and get from A to B using public transport such as buses, the MRT (subway) and the BTS (sky train). You can also take a meter taxi or motorcycle taxi, and use Grab app to book taxis or motorcycle taxis.
Plan your routes around Bangkok with the help of the Transit Bangkok website.
How To Use The Sky Train (BTS) and Subway (MRT) in Bangkok
I’ve found a couple of great videos on Youtube by Co Van Kessel, see below.
How to use the Bangkok Sky Train
Thanks for reading, have a great day in Bangkok. If you’re heading back to Pattaya, you might like this getting to Pattaya guide.