To Bangkok, the capital of Thailand. The flight will take from 6 hours to two days, it all depends on which city you are departing from, with or without transfers. Tickets can be purchased both at the ticket office and via Internet sites.
Upon arrival at Bangkok airport, you will need to fill out an immigration card, which is issued either at or at the counter at the airport. You will not pass by. Then we go to passport control. After all customs procedures, we take the baggage, it is usually already on the conveyor belt marked with the number that corresponds to your flight. You can see this information on the screens located in the airport hall where baggage is issued. Well that's all, you flew to Bangkok, got your luggage. Then we go to the exit. There are several ways to get to Pattaya from Bangkok. Taxi, and even. Travel time by road will be 1.5 hours. By train - 3.5 hours. Let's figure it out.
When you exit at the first level (Level1), buses leave from entrance 7 (Gate 7) to Pattaya. The ticket price is 160 rubles. A bus arrives at the Pattaya bus station.
Bell Travel Servise buses run from Gate 8. The ticket price is 230 rubles. But it includes the cost of a minibus, which you will be transferred to on Severnaya Street and taken to your chosen hotel. Departure time from 08.00 to 18.00 every two hours.
Free buses leave from the main terminal of the airport to the bus station. The time takes 10-15 minutes. There are buses from several companies at once. They run from 06:30 to 21:00, every hour. The fare is from 106 to 230. Those for 230 baht will be taken to the selected hotel. The cheaper ones can drop you off on both North Street and Jomtien. Moreover, on the way, they can stop near "each pillar", picking up passengers along the way. These buses are easily recognized by the red stripes on the board and the number "2".
The easiest way to get to Pattaya is by taxi. If you are a company of 4-5 people, it will not be expensive. On average, the cost of the trip, if bargaining, is 1000-1500 baht. You will be taken to the hotel porch. Do not forget: the fare must be negotiated in advance, or go strictly according to the meter.
Few people know that you can get from Bangkok to Pattaya by rail. The fare will be 50 baht, but the travel time is the longest. The train departs from Hua Lamphong Railway Station, which is located next to the underground station of the same name. Departure time 6.55, arrival at 10.30. The train without air conditioning, 3rd class, runs on weekdays, so it is not the most convenient option. In Pattaya, the train stops near the Siam Country Club on the north of Sukhumvit Road.
Basic road information:
- the distance between Pattaya and Bangkok is 150 kilometers (to the center);
- travel time by car - 2 hours (depending on traffic jams);
- travel time by bus - 2.5 hours (with waiting and traffic jams);
- the cost of tickets for a bus / minibus / taxi - from 120/100/1500 baht.
How to get to Pattaya from Suvarnabhumi airport
Most of the international flights from Russia, Ukraine and the CIS countries arrive in the main city and Bangkok. The distance from Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya is about 110 km. You can get there directly from the airport by bus, taxi or on your own. The methods are briefly described below, read in more detail in.
1. Buses.
Regular buses from Suvarnabhumi go to the bus station on Tappraya Street, in Pattaya they make stops on the Sukhumvit highway, at its intersection with North, Central and South streets. They depart from exit number 8 on the 1st floor of the airport, where tickets are sold.
3. Car rental.
How to get from Don Muang airport
If the taxi does not suit you for the price, then you need to get to where buses and minibuses go to Pattaya. There are two options. It is to take a taxi at the meter or take shuttle number A1, which departs from the airport terminal and goes to the city to the nearest one. He returns back through, where you need to get out.
How to get to Pattaya from Bangkok city center
Buses and minibuses
You can leave Bangkok for Pattaya from all bus stations:, and. Buses go to. From there to the hotel you can take or take.
1. Bus station Ekkamai.
If you do not mind the money, from Suvarnabhumi Airport, the main airport in Bangkok, you can go to Pattaya by taxi, it costs around 1,500 baht. If you want to get cheap from the airport to Pattaya, there will be regular buses at your service, the travel on which costs an order of magnitude less, for March 2019 the fare cost 120 baht.
Buses from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya run every 1 hour, starting from 7-00 to 10-00, every day, including holidays and weekends. This route has been operating since the opening of Suvarnabhumi Airport in 2006, and over the past 10 years, ticket prices have decreased rather than increased.
Where is the bus stop from the airport to Pattaya
The Pattaya bus ticket counter is located on the 1st floor of the airport building (one floor above the underground entrance to the metro), near exit 8. Buses to Pattaya stop right in front of this exit, all lucky ticket holders wait for buses not on the street, but next to the ticket counter, they are clearly informed about the arrival of the bus.
Note. There are no signs to buses heading to Pattaya in the airport building, and it would be nice to remember the location of the above counter, otherwise, you will have to check its location with the servants of Suvarnabhumi Airport.
How long does it take to get from Bangkok International Airport to Pattaya
The distance between Suvarnabhumi Airport, the main airport of Bangkok, and Pattaya is 120 km. Taking into account the fact that traffic jams occur regularly in Pattaya itself and the immediate vicinity of this city, a bus trip on this route takes 2 hours.
You might expect a taxi ride from the airport to Pattaya to take less time, but this is not the case. In keeping with local traditions, large transport on the road always takes precedence, and buses in Pattaya's traffic jams easily push taxis away.
What are the buses operating on the Bangkok airport - Pattaya route
Comfortable and air-conditioned full-size buses run from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya (not minibuses, notorious for their low levels of comfort).
The operator of this route is Roong Reuang Co. Ltd. , a government-certified carrier with a concession from the Thai Department of Transport to operate bus routes 389, this is the number assigned to flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya, and back from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Where buses stop on route 389, Bangkok Airport - Pattaya.
In Pattaya, buses on route 389 make 5 stops, at the turn from the highway to North, Central and South Pattaya, near the carrier's office on Thepprasit road, and at the final stop, in Jomtien. The last two buses, departing from the airport at 21-00 and 22-00, make only 1 stop in Pattaya, at the northern bus terminal of Pattaya.
When buying a bus ticket, you will have a choice whether to buy a simple ticket to Pattaya, which costs a little more than 100 baht, or a transfer to the hotel door, which costs 250 baht. In the latter case, upon arrival at the carrier's office on Thepprasit road, you will be transferred to a minibus, which will take all owners of such a transfer to the respective hotels.
As a rule, there is no practical need to purchase a transfer to the hotel door. In Pattaya, every bus coming from Bangkok is watched by a whole cloud of local taxi drivers, and you just need to bargain with them about the price, which usually revolves around 50 baht. In that case, if you go to the final stop, you will have the opportunity to change to songthaew (a local version of the route taxi), and get to the desired point for 10 - 20 baht.
Prohibition of drinking alcoholic beverages on buses and public transport
It would be nice to know about this feature of Thai law, if you do not want to receive a fine of several thousand baht. The ban on the consumption of alcohol, including beer, applies to all types of road transport without exception, incl. buses, taxis and motorbikes. The ban applies not only to drivers, which is quite expected, but also to passengers.
August 10, 2012. Occupants of vehicles of any kind who drink alcohol during travel are now subject to six months imprisonment and / or a Bt60,000 fine, the Office of Alcoholic Beverages announced yesterday. The penalties will also be imposed on drinkers in vehicles parked on sidewalks or shoulders of public roads, including sois, regardless of whether the vehicles are moving, OAB director Samarn Footrakool said. Drinking occupants and drivers will be equally liable for such violations. "The only exceptions under this law are occupants of vehicles parked in front of their homes," he said.
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Quite often, people travel from Bangkok to Pattaya and this is one of the most frequently asked questions - how to get to Pattaya. There are many ways, from budget buses to taxis, probably because the distance from Bangkok to Pattaya is short (about 150 km). I'll tell you about everything in order. Also, you may be interested or. I don't seem to be campaigning for Chang, but it seems to me that there is a much better beach vacation than in Pattaya.
Bangkok Airport to Pattaya
From Suvarnabhumi International Airport (where you will fly from Russia) you can get to Pattaya in three ways: by bus, taxi or by a rented car.
Yes, there is also such a moment - you can get to Pattaya both from Bangkok itself and from Suvarnabhumi Airport. The second option is more common and let's start with it.
Bus Bangkok-Pattaya
This bus company Belltravelservice makes 6 trips a day (08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00). Tickets can be booked, cost 250 baht, travel time - 2 hours. This price includes delivery to the hotel - upon arrival in Pattaya, you will be transferred to a minibus. The ticket counter is located on the 1st floor (1st floor) between gates 7 and 8, it is impossible to walk by. That is, you need to go down after arrival only one floor down.
The Airportpattayabus bus counter is located there. The final stop is Jomtien, the bus passes through the whole of Pattaya. Runs from 7 am to 10 pm, every hour. Ticket price is 122 baht, travel time is 2 hours. And if you buy a ticket to the hotel, then 250 baht.
Buses also run from the airport bus terminal, which is 10 minutes from the airport itself, and there is a free shuttle bus.
Ordering a taxi via the Internet
Anyone who wants a minimum of body movements can order a transfer via the Internet in advance. You will be met in the arrivals hall, picked up your luggage, put in the car and taken to the desired place. The method is good because there are no problems at all, but it costs AS MUCH as a regular taxi, about 1500 baht.
I have already traveled on a transfer from this company and was completely satisfied with it. We were met with a sign, put in the car and taken to the hotel. Here.
Regular taxi Bangkok-Pattaya
A taxi to Pattaya from the airport will cost from 1,500 baht or more, depending on where you take it. Yes, there are cases when they managed to leave cheaper, but you need to have some skill and be able to bargain. If you order at the counters on the second floor of the airport (arrivals area), then the price will be about 2500-3000 baht. Alternatively, go up to the 4th floor (arrival hall), go outside and catch the taxi driver who just dropped off the passengers. The price should be the lowest.
Do not forget that you need to clearly negotiate the price in advance. Alternatively, go on the meter, but this is more relevant for short trips, I have no idea how much the meter will count, I did not check. And look so that the taxi driver understands you, Pattaya is not close, otherwise he will think that it is somewhere in Bangkok. In case of problems, mention the touristic police, photograph the driver and the taxi number.
Car rental
I understand that Pattaya is only 3 hours away, but nevertheless I will tell you about this option. It can be useful for active travelers who are going to travel around the neighborhood or Pattaya is their intermediate destination. IMHO, driving around Tay by car is a pleasure: good roads, everywhere gas stations with cafes and 7/11, you can go with a company. All the nuances, I have already detailed.
It is necessary to rent through brokers and through them it is 2 times cheaper than directly. This is a life hack. I have booked multiple times through both, everything is great. All cars will be only from trusted international distributors, with insurances, contracts, no problems and divorces.
I often rent a car for a period of 5 days or more, then it can be returned elsewhere free of charge (some companies charge a commission for this). And it is on this site that it is convenient to compare what will be cheaper, pay this commission, or not pay, since the price per day is different for all companies.
From Bangkok City to Pattaya
If you get to Pattaya not from Suvarnabhumi Airport, but from Bangkok itself, then the easiest way to get there is by buses (or minivans) from two bus stations. By the way, if you are staying in the center of Bangkok, in the area of \u200b\u200bKao San Raod street, then most likely it will be possible directly from the guesthouse to go to Pattaya or with some travel agency that is located on this street, or in the vicinity, the cost of a trip in the area 200 baht. You can also order a taxi to Pattaya at the hotel, the cost is from 3000 baht.
How to buy a ticket online
Payment by credit card or PayPal, electronic ticket, very convenient. I hope that they will continue to add different routes and expand the functionality.
Ekkamai Bus Station
Buses run to Pattaya from Ekkamai East Bus Station. It can be reached by BTS to Ekkamai Station (BTS Skytrain). Here is a post about the metro, bus stations and so on for the same link. Ekkamai Bus Station is right next to the subway.
Buses run from 5 am to 10 pm every half hour. Cost about 100 baht, travel time 2 hours, air-conditioned buses. The bus arrives at North Pattaya Street. It makes sense to make sure that this is an express, not a local bus, otherwise you will travel longer, 4 hours, and you will get off on the outskirts of Pattaya, on Sukhumvit Road.
Moh Chit Bus Station
You can also go to Pattaya from the Moh Chit Bus Terminal (Mo Chit), which is located 1.5 km from Chatuchak Park (MRT metro) and Mo Chit (BTS Skytrain) stations. From these metro stations (they are nearby), you can either walk about 15-20 minutes on foot (as on the map), or take a bus 130 or a tuk-tuk. This bus station is the closest to, so from this airport you can go here.
Buses run from 5 am to 7 pm every half hour, hour. Cost about 100 baht, travel time 2 hours, air-conditioned buses. The bus arrives at North Pattaya Street.
Bus station in the southeast of the city
Buses run from 5:30 am to 9:30 pm every half hour. The cost is 108 baht.
Good schedule and cost, but the location is not very convenient, you get tired of getting there only if you live somewhere nearby, or don't mind taking a taxi.
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Victory Monument
Since October 2016, minivans no longer run from here to other cities in Thailand. The military junta fought the traffic congestion in the square caused by the 4,000 minibuses that created what was essentially an illegal bus station in the middle of the city. Minivans have been distributed among the three main bass terminals in Bangkok and free shuttles are now available from Victory Monument to those three bus stations. If you are closer to the monument than to the train stations - come here. Shuttles run from 4:30 am to 8:30 pm every 20 minutes.
Trains Bangkok - Pattaya
You can also get to Pattaya by train from the Hua Lamphong railway station (Hua Lamphong), which is located right next to the Hua Lamphong underground metro station of the same name (MRT). However, trains do not run as often as buses and you have to arrive at a certain time, IMHO, an inconvenient option.
Departure time is 6.55, and arrival at 10.30. Train without air conditioning, 3rd class, runs on weekdays. Tickets cost about 80 baht. In Pattaya, the train station is located next to Siam Country Club on the north of Sukhumvit Road.
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P.S. If you are interested in accommodation in Pattaya, then for a short period, it is best to look for accommodation through RoomGuru, reading reviews, booking in advance. The service is convenient in that it allows you to find out discounts in all existing booking systems, and in particular on Agoda, which not everyone knows about, and on it the same hotels are often cheaper than on Booking.
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The Thai resort of Pattaya is considered one of the most popular tourist destinations among the residents of Russia. All lovers of discos, nightlife with a taste of debauchery, as well as other various entertainments will love the rest in this exotic corner of Asia. But those who travel to Thailand for a beach holiday and swimming in the sea should choose another place to spend their vacation. Unfortunately, the Pattaya coastline is not clean, so you will hardly be able to relax here with pleasure.
Our review will focus on how to get to Pattaya from Russia. Let's try together to find the shortest and most budgetary route that will take us to this resort town in Thailand.
If you decide to travel by plane, there are two alternative routes that will take you to Pattaya Airport. First of all, you can take a direct flight, which, nevertheless, will include one or two transfers and will take a lot of time. Companies such as Aeroflot, Nordwind airlines, Emirates, China Eastern and others are ready to offer their services. For example, Nordwind airlines is ready to take you to a resort in Thailand from the capital Sheremetyevo, from where its planes fly daily. The ticket will cost at least 36,500 rubles. In this case, the road will have to spend about 35 hours 45 minutes. In fact, almost 23 hours will be spent waiting for a transfer at Phuket Airport and Udon Thani. Therefore, such a route will not give pleasure to anyone.
It is possible to fly to the resort and much faster. In this regard, the domestic carrier Aeroflot can help, by plane of which you can fly to Pattaya in just 15 hours! In this case, you will also have to make two intermediate landings at the airports of Phuket and Bangkok, but it will not take long. But the cost of such a flight can unpleasantly surprise even the wealthiest tourist. For a one-way ticket in an economy class cabin, you will need to pay at least 79 thousand rubles.
There is also an alternative route, which can be conditionally divided into two parts. The first flight will take you to Bangkok International Airport, and then you can fly or drive directly to the resort town. The distance does not exceed 110 km, which can be easily overcome both by shuttle buses and by taxi.
The fastest flight is ready to be provided by the company Airlines, on whose aircraft it is possible to cover a considerable distance between Moscow and Bangkok in just 12 hours and 45 minutes. The ticket in this case will cost no more than 23.5 thousand rubles. Well, if you are ready to pay twice as much, then you will find yourself in Bangkok in 9.5 hours from the moment of departure.
Bangkok Airport to Pattaya
You can get from Bangkok to Pattaya either by air or by any land transport. Domestic carriers are responsible for air traffic between cities. For example, by plane of Air Asia you can get to the resort town in just 4.5-5 hours, and the cost of services will be from 3800 to 4700 rubles. But it will not work to significantly reduce travel time. The fastest is the Bangkok Airways flight, the ticket price for which is 15,300 rubles. But for this money you can get there the fastest in just 1-1.5 hours.
You can also get to Pattaya from Bangkok Airport by bus or taxi. As soon as you leave the terminal building, you will be immediately surrounded by dozens of local taxi drivers who will gladly agree to take you to the most famous resort. The cost of services of private cabs starts from 1100-1200 baht. But the travel time will be no more than 2-2.5 hours, which allows us to confidently call this way of travel the fastest. But the bus trip will cost much less. You can even find a regular bus, the trip on which will cost no more than 200-300 baht. But on the road you have to spend an hour or two longer, since the bus stops at almost every stop. Buses depart from a special platform for regular route facilities, which is located not far from the exit from the airport hall.
Budget bus number 389 makes regular trips from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya and back. The fare is only 134 baht. The bus leaves every hour from 7 am to 9 pm.
If you want to save a lot, then the trip to Pattaya should be postponed at night. With the onset of nightfall, the cost of a taxi ride is almost halved. The situation is similar with night buses.
If you wish, if you have enough money, you can order a transfer from Bangkok airport to one of Pattaya hotels. But this service will be very expensive, so far from anything they can afford such pleasure.
Now you know how to get to Pattaya, which route will be the shortest and how you can save on the road.
