Do I need to pre-book a bus ticket to Pattaya from Bangkok, and where are the bus stops?

Feb 19, 2023
2 years ago
Rusty ******
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Hey all - to catch a bus from BKK to Pattaya you can just turn up at the bus stop, no need to pre-book a ticket?

Where are the bus stop(s) that go to Pattaya?
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You do not need to pre-book a bus ticket to travel from Bangkok (BKK) to Pattaya; you can purchase your ticket directly at the bus stop. The main bus stops are Ekkamai Bus Station (below Ekkamai BTS) and Suvarnabhumi Airport. Buses leave approximately every 30-45 minutes, and mini vans also run to North Pattaya from Ekkamai when they're full. It's recommended to check the timetable online, though finding an accurate schedule can be tricky. According to users, tickets are usually cheaper when bought on the spot.
John ********
Every 30min from ekkamai
Igor ***********
12goAsia.com can give the schedule.tickets ate cheaper on the spot . BKk Airport, bottom level , gate 8.
Rusty ******
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@Ig**
I think the website is in German, I can't read German.
Igor ***********
@Russell *******
, it is even cheaper on the spot but tickets might be sold for next 2 departures.
Igor ***********
@Russell *******
dont click the link . Just google 12goasia
Rusty ******
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@Ig**
OMG $6AU! That's so cheap!
Rusty ******
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Thanks all, where do you find the timetable? I've seen a few online, and they're all different timetables!
Kool *******
@Russell *******
they leave every 45 minutes.
Brian *********
@Kool ******
suvarnabhumi airport leaves on the hour but they sometimes add extra buses if busy.

Ekkamai used to be every 20 minutes pre-covid.

Mini vans also go to North pattaya from Ekkamai when full of passengers
Michael ********
@Brian ********
Also buses and mini buses go from sai tai mai (southern bus terminal)
Brandon ************
@Russell *******
I haven't ever been able to find an accurate one. Even the actual website of the company is not correct.
Alex *******
There was always spaces on the next bus even when I was travelling during Songkran.
John *****
Ekkamai to Pattaya north. Bkk airport to Pattaya and Jomtien. Yes, buy on the spot
Paul ********
Airport
Andy *******
Yes. Ekkamai Bus Station below Ekkamai BTS, 131 baht
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