Buses run regularly from Bangkok’s Ekkamai and Mo Chit terminals (and some from the airport) to Pattaya’s main bus station on North Pattaya Road, taking about two hours depending on traffic. Minivans and private transfers are alternatives.
What to know
Confirm current schedules and fares, allow extra time in heavy traffic, and budget for a short baht-bus or Grab ride from Pattaya’s bus station to your hotel. ⟨VERIFY: timetable and fare⟩
Confirm current details locally, as prices, hours and schedules change.
Frequently asked questions
Bangkok to Pattaya by Bus?
Frequent, cheap and comfortable buses link Bangkok and Pattaya in roughly two hours. Here is how it works. Confirm current schedules and fares, allow extra time in heavy traffic, and budget for a short baht-bus or Grab ride from Pattaya’s bus station to your hotel. ⟨VERIFY: timetable and fare⟩
What should I check first?
Confirm current schedules and fares, allow extra time in heavy traffic, and budget for a short baht-bus or Grab ride from Pattaya’s bus station to your hotel. ⟨VERIFY: timetable and fare⟩