What are the best ways to get from Bangkok to Pattaya and what are the estimated prices?

Feb 11, 2022
3 years ago
Adam ******
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Any tips on getting to Pattaya from Bangkok? Train bus taxi? Estimated price too please.
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Traveling from Bangkok to Pattaya can be done via several methods. The most popular and economical option is the bus from Ekkamai Bus Terminal, costing about 119-130 baht. The Bell Bus service is also recommended. For more comfort, taxis are available, typically ranging from 1,100 to 1,500 baht. Private car services like those booked through the Bolt app or Bella Taxi are also good choices, with prices around 1,200-1,300 baht. Train services are available but less commonly mentioned. Overall, traveling by bus is the most economical and straightforward option.
Peter *****************
taxi 1500 bath
Nicholas *********
Taxi , it only cost £30 . Don’t mess about with buses when you’ve had such a long journey
Darryl *****
Bus is easy, quick and cheap. No problem at all.
Otto *********
Avoid the minibus: They are small for Thais and not suitable for forigners,- unless you want to sit totally cramped for the whole tour.

Besid ethat the drivers are all practising for a career as race-drivers, accidents included..
Edgar ************
Bus always it's the most comfortable and economical route, from the Eastern Bus terminal in bkk. 119 baht
Adam ******
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@Joshua ************
how long does it usually take one way?? I've heard it's not safe there ATM. So might just do a day trip.
Edgar ************
@Adam *****
2 hours. What do you mean by not safe? I've been partying in Pattaya for 6 weeks now, the only thing unsafe about it is those people ramming those swabs up peoples noses at the clubs.
Sad ********
If your starting destination is Bangkok Airport, then it's very easy as there's a door-to-door coach service on the Level One, Gate Number 8 - BELL TRAVEL SERVICE. The ticket price is about
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baht (I think). The coach will take you to North Pattaya, where you change-over to a mini bus (which is included in the initial price), which takes you to your hotel. Taxi's from the Airport are the expensive side
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baht. If you are traveling from Bangkok City area, then hire a taxi/hire car from the hotel you're staying at. It should cost around 1200 baht, which includes the tolls (make sure you confirm that in the price). You can catch a bus from Bangkok's Ekamai Bus Terminal (119 baht), on Sukumvit Road. You can get to the Bus Terminal by the BTS Skytrain (Ekamai BTS). I hope this is helpful.
Max **********
Train 😄
John **********
Bella Taxi X 2.Great service. 1200B. On FB. Do a search
Michel *******
Bus is good 120-130b
Madz ******
Cherry taxis if you want reliability, comfort and decent price 👍🏽
Dana *******
Bus, bus, bus...
Colin ********
Download bolt app
David **************
Flag a taxi. If they will go, discuss price. About 1200 is fair. Tip 100 if they do a good job. Don’t mess with bus or van. 2 hours or less from downtown. If they quote you higher go to the next taxi. And if you’re cheap you may be able to get it lower.
Richard *****
@David *************
plus the 100 baht each side of the bus station ???
David **************
If you take a taxi no need to go to/from bus station. Taxi will also stop if you need to eat, etc. Bus doesn’t stop. Taxi you are only exposed to a driver. Bus you have other potential covid exposures.
Edgar ************
@David *************
You're absolutely right, we should never be in a public area again in our lives. Even though we have 3 jabs and masks. Can never be too safe, in fact I'm thinking of buying a bubble to roll around in so I can limit my exposure to this deadly flu 😷🤧 stay covid safe, inject, isolate, and watch propaganda daily. 💉🦠
Edgar ************
@David *************
What's wrong with a bus? It's 119 baht. More comfortable than a car and they have excellent aircon. Vans are often shit and cramped but busses can be excellent.
Jon *****
Or bus from Suvarnabhumi to Jomtien, 130 bahts
Ron *********
Don't go to Pattaya if you need help figuring out how to make the 2 hour trip😂
Adam ******
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@Ron ********
sounds like you've been stung by the ladyboys. Don't worry. They're all yours.
Ron *********
@Adam *****
anyway, have a great time
Mike ********
@Adam *****
Nobody’s told him how to get to ekkamai yet !
Steve *******
@Adam *****
He's right though, if you cant figure out how to get to Pattaya from Bangkok then you probably shouldnt even be in Thailand!
Shane **********
@Adam *****
you need a tough hide on this site, there are taxi vans that do that run. I haven’t done it for years but it was comfortable.
Adam ******
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@Shane *********
maybe I should ask
@Ron ********
how to get a tough hide after all the beatings the ladyboys have given him. I might just go with the bus from Ekkamai. Thanks for the advice.
Ron *********
@Adam *****
you've now made two comments that include the word ladyboy, obsession will be your first Pattaya downfall
Michael ********
Ekkamai, Mo Chit, Sai Tai Mai, democracy monument both the airports. Just a few of the places you can get a mini bus or bus.
Albert ********
Airport to pattaya is fast by bus.
Karim ***************
Someone posted the other day, 700baht with the app indriver… was there cheapest I had seen. Otherwise you can get taxis for approx
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baht.
Peter *******
Bella Taxi find on Facebook, never let me down , good prices
Aaron *******
I like Bell Bus service.
Nick *******
Thw Ekkamai bus is the easiest & cheapest , never gets full during the day.
Jeff *****
Bought tix from Bookaway.com last time cheap as chips and hassle free.

Good luck
Tony *********
Google is your friend bud 😁😁👍
Braulio *********
Alan *******
@Tony ********
So why is the group called Thailand Visa Advice and Everything Else? I thought it was about seeking advice from those in Thailand 🤔🤔🤔
Damian ********
@Alan ******
Sometimes the info well intentioned people give you here is out of date, mixed up,misunderstood or just plain wrong . There's a ton of experts here 😆 Better to double check any info saves time and effort later. Google really is your friend.
Braulio *********
@Alan ******
Try a little research on Google, it’s not difficult
Tony *********
@Alan ******
exactly
Brandon ************
You can take the bus from Ekkamai to Pattaya for 120₿.

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Or if you don't like to feel crowded you can take a taxi or private transport, or order on the Bolt app.

Generally about 1100-1300₿
Steven ******
Bus it from ekkamai mate.
Adam ******
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@Steven *****
yeah I'll do that. Cheers!! 👍
Scot *******
@Adam *****
- we've always taken the bus from ekkamai. Cheap, comfy, quick. When you get to the Pattaya bus terminal, don't take the buses from there, catch one on the street. Baht buses that is.
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