Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya

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November 24, 2020 - 3001 views

Pattaya is a sea city just less than 150km from the capital, so Thai tourists often combine both of these locations in the same trip. From Bangkok Airport to Pattaya there are many options to transfer like: car, motorbike, bus. The bus is the best way to travel from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya, let's learn the reason why in this article. 

1. Bangkok Airport to Pattaya Travel Time & Duration

Bangkok to Pattaya is about 120km away and takes about 1.5 - 2 hours drive depending on traffic and car type. There are 2 popular routes to transfer from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya:

Route 1: Via National Road: most popular way and save traveling time.

Route 2: Via National Road 34 & 7: this route takes a longer transfer time but sometimes is a choice because there are many car transfers on National road 7 and get stuck due to traffic jams.

Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya

Bangkok Airport to Pattaya travel time & duration

2. Best Bangkok Airport to Pattaya by bus Brand

If traveling from Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok to Pattaya, there are two bus companies that are the most popular choice: Bell Travel and Roong Reuang Coach. Travel time is about 2 hours.

Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya

Get off the plane and you will see ticket sales to Pattaya

2.1 Roong Reuang Coach from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya

This car company is considered to be cheap, with a lot of running time, but the car is not as beautiful and comfortable as Bell Travel, does not drop guests at the hotel but stops at the office on Thappraya Street or opposite Big C South Pattaya or opposite Bangkok Pattaya Hospital on Sukhumvit Road. So after getting off the bus you still have to catch another taxi to get back to the hotel.

  • Ticket price: 130 baht (~98,0000 VND)
  • Schedule to run from Suvarnabhumi Airport - Pattaya: 5:30, 6:30, 7:00 - 22:00, every 1 hour, 18 buses per day
  • Pattaya - Suvarnabhumi airport schedule: 7:00 - 9:00 PM, 1 hour 1 bus, a total of 15 buses
  • Ticket purchase and departure point: Gate 8, 1st floor, arrival hall of Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok or its office on Thappraya Pattaya Road, opposite Pan Pan Pattaya restaurant

Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya

Roong Reuang Coach bus 

Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya

Inside Roong Reuang Coach bus

2.2 Bell Travel Bus transfer from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya

This bus company to Pattaya from Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Airport is also selected by many customers as well as the above Roong Reuang Coach, although the fare is more expensive than an uncle. The reason is that Bell Travel's car is beautiful and newer, drop off at hotels in Pattaya including the north, south, central Pattaya and the Na Kluea, Chomtian, Khao Phratamnak areas. You will be picked up by a 10 seater van to a transfer point near the airport then take a 36 seat car ride and when you arrive in Pattaya you will be able to take a 10 seat car ride to the hotel.

  • Ticket price 280 baht (~210,000VND)
  • Schedule for Suvarnabhumi Airport - Pattaya: 8am, 10am, 12pm, 14h, 16h, 18h
  • Schedule for Pattaya - Suvarnabhumi Airport: 6am, 9am, 11am, 13pm, 15h, 17h, 19h
  • Buying and departure point: Gate 7, 1st-floor arrival hall of Suvarnabhumi Airport, watch the staff holding Bell Travel Service sign or your hotel in Pattaya

Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya

Bell Travel bus 

Hopefully, with information on the best way to travel from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya, you will not have to hesitate when choosing the means of transport for this trip.

Jenny Tran

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How do I get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya by bus?

Roong Reuang Coach operates a bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿130 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

How do I get to Pattaya from the airport?

To get from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya you have 2 transfer options; you can either take a taxi or a bus. Taking a Bangkok airport taxi is by far the quickest and most convenient way to travel. The other, and much cheaper option, is to take the Airport Pattaya bus to the North Pattaya bus station.

How much is a taxi from Bangkok airport to Pattaya?

Taxi from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya The average metered taxi fare from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya is 1,500 baht or 45.6 USD (including the airport fee of 50 baht and toll charges). There are also private taxis waiting on Level 4. Those drivers may offer even 3,000 baht for the ride.

Are buses running from Bangkok to Pattaya?

Bangkok residents often get to Pattaya by bus. Some of the most frequent departures are from the Eastern Bus Terminal, adjacent to the Ekkamai BTS Station on Sukhumvit Road at Soi 63 (Soi Ekkamai). Air-conditioned buses leave approximately every 30 minutes between 5 am and 11.30 pm each day.