 Pattaya
Transportation and transfer guide
This
is probably the best means of transport for travelling to
and from Pattaya. For 200 Baht (one way) you travel from Don
Mung Airport (Bangkok) directly to Pattaya. There are both
buses and vans operating as 'Airport Limousines' (Bus) so
don't be put off if you think you are choosing the wrong vehicle
in which to travel. Times are from Bangkok 9am, 12noon &
7pm to Pattaya from Don Mung Airport or 6:30am, 2pm &
6:30pm from Pattaya. Look for their booth and waiting lounge
inside the airport (arrival). Try to schedule your air flight
accordingly. There are also airport taxis at the airport for
1500 Baht to Pattaya. Travel time from Bangkok to Pattaya
is 3 hours by road.
The vast majority of
tourists going to Pattaya are unaware that the resort does
have an airport...U-Tapo Airport at Sattahip. Currently the
only scheduled flights are operated by Bangkok Airways to
and from Koh Samui. Flight costs are around 1,900 baht (adult
fare) one way, to/from Koh Samui. For other areas take a look
at our transport pages for the following: Phang Nga, Bangkok,
Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Chiang Rai and Phuket for local flights
to/from these destinations and Bangkok.
For more information on flight timetables etc. telephone
the department you require as follows: International Flights:
(Bangkok) 66+2+5351111, Domestic Flights:(Bangkok) 66+2+5351253,
Arrivals: (Bangkok) 66+2+5351301 and Departures: (Bangkok)
66+2+5351386.
services link Pattaya
and Bangkok. There are also direct buses from and to Bangkok’s
Don Muang Airport.These also serve Naklua, immediately north
of Pattaya, and Jomtien to the south of Pattaya.
Bangkok has three main bus terminals serving different areas
within THailand. The Eastern Bus Terminal located on Sukhumvit
Rd., Soi 40, Ekkamai, tel. 66+2+3912504 or 66+2+392-2391,
usually referred to as Ekkamai, is for Pattaya and points
southeast, to Rayong and Trat province. Driving Time to Pattaya
from Bangkok is about 3 hours. The fare to/from Bangkok on
an ordinary bus is 90 baht one way and the fare on the airport
bus costs 200 baht one way.
The State Railways of
Thailand has a weekend excursion train (Saturdays and Sundays
only) departing from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Station at
6:20.
(Songthaew) transport
within Pattaya is most convenient by passenger pickup (otherwise
referred to as mini-buses or songthaew). They continually
ply the Pattaya Beach Rd and Pattaya 2 Road in counterclockwise
circuits. Fares beyond the main bay area have to be agreed
upon before starting the trip. It makes a difference whether
one just boards a passenger pickup and drives along its route
while the or whether the trip is individual. The rates for
individual trips during which the driver does not pick up
additional passengers are much higher.
Those who wish
to be independent or to explore Pattaya’s surrounding
countryside and beaches at leisure, can hire motorcycles,
jeeps or cars. The visitor should shop around, for different
companies offer different prices and conditions. Driving Time
to Pattaya from Bangkok is about 3 hours if you are interested
in hiring a vehicle in Bangkok and driving yourself to Pattaya.
Many street shops don't fully insure. When renting any vehicle
first walk around it and write down any dents and scratches
on the back of the rental form. This will save you problems
upon return. You will also need an International Drivers License.
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