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

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Jun 10, 2025
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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 shared their experience of a speedy transit from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya, taking just 2 hours from touchdown to hotel check-in. The discussion highlights a variety of experiences regarding the time taken for similar trips, with other users contributing their own impressive travel times and tweaks in route efficiency due to factors like traffic and time of day. Comments also touch on personal anecdotes about airport experiences, taxi fares, and casual banter about Pattaya itself.
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Dany ********
Pattaya… maybe count the time until you nutted the first time 🤣🤣🤣
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Nelson ******
1hr30m is the best I've had but that was late in the evening. You did well at what is peak rush hour.
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Gregory ********
Low season🙈🙈🙈
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Mike ******
So TDAC didn't hold you up? It's certainly helped tourism to Vietnam.
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Greta *****
Now the only question is how long did it take you to find a ladyboy?
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Martin ********
Pattaya..... The Benidorm of Thailand. No thank-you. But hey, I hope you have a good time 👍🏻
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Liam ***********
Very good

Someone will beat it on here
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Bent *************
You don’t clear customs before you pick up your luggage. I guess you mean immigration ? 😂😂
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Whitney **************
What’s wrong is you went to Pattaya.
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Mark *********
Low season
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Jeremy **********
Amazing , taxi was waiting ?
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Rok ********
Impressive … that you stayed at Travelodge.
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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
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Patrick ********
No traffic yes possible
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Steve *******
Good but pretty average in low season. Usually a couple of hours from touchdown to Pattaya, especially if you've book the cab👍
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Nicholas *********
Well done injoy you hoilday
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Nathan ************
Those drives can be terrifying 😜
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Harrys ************
What was it like flying with Thai airways?
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Abey *********
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@Harrys ***********
 A+
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Rahul ******
STD by 6pm
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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.
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Marc *****************
Did you take a taxi from the airport?

Or a private driver?

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

Much appreciated!
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Paul **********
Low season perk.
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Dave *******
That’s quick never managed to do it that quick
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Steve ***********
According to Google maps, it's 1 hour 16 minute drive. Isn't Travelodge budget hotel?
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Abey *********
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@Steve **********
 Please stay there first then decide.
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Sylvia ********
@Steve **********
 yes bus takes 90 mins to north pattaya station
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Sylvia ********
@Steve **********
 it's average price, I'd not call it budget
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Steve ***********
If you clear customs quickly, luggage comes quickly enter taxi quickly and low traffic, it possible.
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Jim ***********
Did barfine arrive within the hour ?
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Martin *********
Well done, all the more time to take care of that sick buffalo
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Nicholas *********
@Martin ********
 twat
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Jeff ********
@Nicholas ********
 Derek
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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. 🤣
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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
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Anita ******
I shall be on that flight in November. Hopefully my son will be picking me up. Can’t wait 😊
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Sean ********
Very good that's impressive 👏
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Madz ******
Yup I've done sub 2 hours twice in last 4 months 🙏🏽👍🏽
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@Madz *****
 lucky
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Sally *******
The only question is, why would you want to get to Pattaya, quickly or otherwise?
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Markie ******
@Sally ******
 ready fir the nightshift
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Doug *******
@Sally ******
 To just relax on the peaceful clean uncrowded beaches and wallow in the high moral atmosphere?
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Sally *******
@Doug ******
 😆 🤣
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@Sally ******
 i guess some people enjoy staying in a slum
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Sally *******
@Martin ******
 I wouldn't say Pattaya was a slum. You think so?
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Martin *******
@Sally ******
 yes
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Jeff ********
@Sally ******
 really what do you think
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Marc ********
@Sally ******
 blue balls
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Tom ******
@Sally ******
 dumb question
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Sean ********
@Sally ******
 looking looking Sally
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Stefan *******
Remember to contact Guinness world records
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Michael ***************
I’m arriving Thursday 9.30am hope I find it as smooth as you did.
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Ralphy *****
Can anyone Beat 1 hour 30 mins Taxi Airport to Pratumnak Pattaya in the wet. He was flying
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Nongnuch ********
so Mike Kamikaze-Taxi put your precious life at high risk. Did he get a speeding ticket? 😉
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Jeffrey ********
Great for you.... Wished I was there
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Erick ********
Impressive. Enjoy
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