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Is it possible to travel from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya in under 2 hours?

Jun 10, 2025
2 days ago
Abey *********
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Ok, today l traveled from London to Bangkok direct with Thai Airways TG 917. Flight touchdown 14.55. l exited the plane 15.05, l cleared customs waited at carousel to pick my luggage, got in Mike Taxi arrived at Travelodge Pattaya at exactly 5pm. Now 2 hours from touchdown to hotel in Pattaya must be a record, or am l wrong.
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A traveler shares their impressive experience of reaching Pattaya from Bangkok Airport in just two hours, prompting various comments about travel efficiency, taxi services, and the overall experience of arriving in Thailand. Many users discuss their own experiences and timeframes, express enthusiasm for their upcoming travels, and share humorous remarks about the journey and destinations.
Liam ***********
Very good

Someone will beat it on here
Bent *************
You don’t clear customs before you pick up your luggage. I guess you mean immigration ? πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
Whitney **************
What’s wrong is you went to Pattaya.
Mark *********
Low season
Jeremy **********
Amazing , taxi was waiting ?
Rok ********
Impressive … that you stayed at Travelodge.
Dennis **********
Yeh i just finished my holidays there and it took longer to get to immigration then to get through it , not sure if that's because of new DTAC system or a lot less tourists
Patrick ********
No traffic yes possible
Steve *******
Good but pretty average in low season. Usually a couple of hours from touchdown to Pattaya, especially if you've book the cabπŸ‘
Nicholas *********
Well done injoy you hoilday
Nathan ************
Those drives can be terrifying 😜
Harrys ************
What was it like flying with Thai airways?
Abey *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Rahul ******
STD by 6pm
William **************
It's great till you find your self sick from not acclimatizeing a day or 2 in bangkok to get over the jet lag.
Marc *****************
Did you take a taxi from the airport?

Or a private driver?

Are you able to share the cost of the ride please?
Abey *********
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@Marc ****************
Pre booked taxi, 1000 baht including road toll, gave him 1200
Marc *****************
@Abey ********
please share the info how I can proceed with this upon my arrival in August

Much appreciated!
Paul **********
Low season perk.
Dave *******
That’s quick never managed to do it that quick
Steve ***********
According to Google maps, it's 1 hour 16 minute drive. Isn't Travelodge budget hotel?
Abey *********
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@Steve **********
Please stay there first then decide.
Sylvia ********
@Steve **********
yes bus takes 90 mins to north pattaya station
Sylvia ********
@Steve **********
it's average price, I'd not call it budget
Steve ***********
If you clear customs quickly, luggage comes quickly enter taxi quickly and low traffic, it possible.
Jim ***********
Did barfine arrive within the hour ?
Martin *********
Well done, all the more time to take care of that sick buffalo
Nicholas *********
Jeff ********
Mitchell *******
I swear my driver did it in just under 90 minutes about a year ago. Granted, it was about midnight, and the roads were relatively empty. But I did fear for my life a few times. 🀣
Sean *********
Carry on luggage no problem, collection of bag can take ages. Last time I flew in with Qatar, it took over an hour for my bags to arrive
Anita ******
I shall be on that flight in November. Hopefully my son will be picking me up. Can’t wait 😊
Sean ********
Very good that's impressive πŸ‘
Madz ******
Yup I've done sub 2 hours twice in last 4 months πŸ™πŸ½πŸ‘πŸ½
Dave *******
Sally *******
The only question is, why would you want to get to Pattaya, quickly or otherwise?
Markie ******
@Sally ******
ready fir the nightshift
Doug *******
@Sally ******
To just relax on the peaceful clean uncrowded beaches and wallow in the high moral atmosphere?
Sally *******
@Doug ******
πŸ˜† 🀣
Martin *******
@Sally ******
i guess some people enjoy staying in a slum
Sally *******
@Martin ******
I wouldn't say Pattaya was a slum. You think so?
Jeff ********
@Sally ******
really what do you think
Marc ********
@Sally ******
blue balls
Tom ******
@Sally ******
dumb question
Sean ********
@Sally ******
looking looking Sally
Stefan *******
Remember to contact Guinness world records
Michael ***************
I’m arriving Thursday 9.30am hope I find it as smooth as you did.
Ralphy *****
Can anyone Beat 1 hour 30 mins Taxi Airport to Pratumnak Pattaya in the wet. He was flying
Nongnuch ********
so Mike Kamikaze-Taxi put your precious life at high risk. Did he get a speeding ticket? πŸ˜‰
Jeffrey ********
Great for you.... Wished I was there
Erick ********
Impressive. Enjoy
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