AIRPORT BUS (LIMOUSINE) 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 - 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.
