3 ways to get from Bangkok airport to Pattaya
The distance from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya is 120 km.
There are 4 popular ways to get from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya on your own:
by bus;
by taxi;
book a transfer from Bangkok airport to Pattaya in advance;
How to get from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) airport to Pattaya on your own
Arriving at Bangkok airport, the question becomes, how can you quickly and comfortably get to Pattaya? What is the best transport to leave the airport and how long will it take?
Bangkok Airport is located 140 km from Patiyaya. You can leave the airport by bus, minibus, Airport Link train or private transport. The Bangkok-Pattaya bus will take you to the resort in about 2 hours; a ticket costs $3.4.
| Transport | Schedule | Travel time | Fare price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Pattaya Bus and Bell Travel Service and regular bus No. 389 | Airport Pattaya Bus and Bell Travel Service from 8:00 to 18:00, bus number 389 from 7 am to 22 pm. | the journey will take approximately 2 hours + transfer to a tuk-tuk for another 1 hour 30 minutes. | The fare for Airport Pattaya Bus and Bell Travel Service is 250 baht, bus number 389 is 120 baht. |
| Minibus from Bangkok | Minibuses run from 6:00 to 00:00 at night | the journey will take approximately 2 hours 30 minutes + wait 60 minutes | The cost of travel by minibus is 3.9 euros |
| Taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport | taxi operates 24 hours a day | the journey will take approximately 85 minutes, excluding traffic jams | the car will cost from 45 euros |
If you take a local minibus, then be prepared to change trains in the city; there are no direct minibuses. On the road you will spend more than 3.5 hours waiting for transport, the fare is 3.9 dollars.
A taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya will cost from 45 euros, the price is certainly not small, but you will be on the beach in just 1.5 hours. The bus will deliver you in 2 hours, operating hours from
After you have passed all airport controls, change your money to local baht.
Map of Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) Airport
Map of Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) Airport
Bus from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) Airport to Pattaya
From the airport you can get there by buses such as Airport Pattaya Bus and Bell Travel Service and regular bus No. 389. Bell Travel Service buses operate only a few times a day and cost 370 baht per season.
The bus will take you there in 2 hours, operating hours are from 8:00 to 18:00. Tickets can be purchased online on the official website . The bus stops at the Pattaya – HuaHin North Bus Terminal, from where passengers are boarded in a tuk-tuk and taken to the hotel.
Such an interesting journey awaits you when you choose a Bell Travel Service bus. Considering the whole journey, transfers and all that, you will arrive at the hotel in four hours.
There is another option to get there by bus number 389. This is also a good option to get to the city, the journey time is approximately 2 hours, the fare is 120 baht.
Bus number 389 is considered the most budget option. The bus leaves from the station every hour from 7 to 22. The bus route is to the bus station on Thappraya Street
When you get to the bus station, change to a tuk-tuk, which will take you straight to the hotel; transport costs from 50 to 200 baht. All current information, schedule and ticket prices can be found on the official website.
Bus 389 schedule from Bangkok
- Schedule: Airport Pattaya Bus and Bell Travel Service from 8:00 to 18:00, bus No. 389 from 7 am to 22 pm.
- Route: Airport – bus station on Thappraya Street
- Travel time: the journey will take approximately 2 hours + transfer to a tuk-tuk for another 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Price: Airport Pattaya Bus and Bell Travel Service fare 370 baht, bus No. 389 120 baht.
Minibus from Bangkok to Pattaya
Taking a minibus from the airport is considered one of the worst options for getting to Pattaya; choosing this option will require you to change trains in the city, and if you are traveling with small children this will cause a lot of problems.
You won’t be able to save money on this type of transport; initially you need to buy a ticket for a minibus to the city, and then again buy a ticket directly to the resort.
Minibuses run from 6:00 to 00:00 at night, travel time is 2 hours 30 minutes, the fare is 3.9 euros.
- Schedule: Minibuses run from 6:00 to 00:00 at night
- Route: By metro to Victory Monument station, from the station by minivan for 92 TBH ($2.6)
- Travel time: the journey will take approximately 2 hours 30 minutes + wait 60 minutes
- Price: Minibus fare 3.9 euros
Taxi from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) Airport to Pattaya
If you want to quickly get to the resort and sip a cocktail while enjoying the views of nature, we recommend using the fastest and most comfortable transport – a taxi.
A taxi from Bangkok airport to Pattaya will take a tourist to the place in 85 minutes, the cost of the car starts from $45. If you are flying with small children and want to worry as little as possible about studying the public transport schedule from the airport, then the taxi option is right for you.
Having booked a car in advance, the driver will meet you upon arrival and guide you into the car. For large companies there is an option to order a minibus.
- Schedule: taxi operates 24 hours a day
- Route: from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya, to the hotel or anywhere
- Travel time: the journey will take approximately 85 minutes, excluding traffic jams
- Price: the car will cost from 45 euros
How to get from Bangkok to Phuket ?
There are several ways to get from Bangkok to Phuket: by plane, by express bus, by train with a transfer to a bus. The cost of a plane ticket starts from $40, the flight duration is 1 hour 25 minutes. An express bus from Bangkok to Phuket will take you to your destination in 13 hours 10 minutes, the ticket price is at least $19. A combined trip (train + bus) lasts 16 hours, a ticket that includes both types of transport costs from $35. If you are wondering how many kilometers are from Bangkok to Phuket, we inform you: the distance between the cities is 840 km.
If you prefer to sleep most of the way, choose the Bangkok – Phuket express bus. However, keep in mind that Thais usually turn on the air conditioning at full power, so stock up on warm clothes. The train from Bangkok to Phuket is another option for an overnight trip, but after it there is a transfer to a bus, and you will have to travel during the day. If you prefer the option with a transfer, it is best to purchase a comprehensive ticket. You can buy tickets individually on the spot, but they sell out very quickly, and there is a risk of not leaving on the desired flight. The situation with plane tickets is similar: they should be purchased in advance, preferably several months in advance.
Phuket – a piece of paradise
The island of Phuket is in incredible demand among tourists, because here everyone will find something to their liking. Many people settle on the island with their children and spend time on the beach; others enjoy active recreation, such as diving and surfing. Sightseeing lovers will also not be bored: it is worth taking a look at the Big Buddha statue, which is 45 meters high. The Buddhist temple Wat Chalong also deserves attention; both individual tourists and entire excursions come to see its beauty. Well, to enhance the unforgettable experience of the island, be sure to ride elephants!
Plane from Bangkok to Phuket. Flights
The plane is the fastest way to get to the island, because it flies only 1 hour 25 minutes. Flights on Bangkok Airways and Thai International Airways start at $40. Departure is from Suvernabhumi Airport, there are no night flights. Getting from Phuket airport to popular beaches takes 30-60 minutes, you can do this by taxi. There is also the option to fly with low-cost airlines (AirAsia, NokAir) from Don Muang Airport. Although these flights are cheap (from $22), low-cost airlines have never been known for their reliability: flights can be canceled or delayed indefinitely.
Airplane Bangkok – Phuket:
Direct flight Bangkok Airways/Thai International Airways (low-cost airlines AirAsia and NokAir flights from Dong Muang)
Schedule:
From 06:25 to 21:55
Route:
Suvernabhumi Airport (Don Mueang Airport for low-cost airlines) – Phuket Airport
Travel time:
From 1 hour 55 minutes (1 hour 25 – plane, from 30-60 minutes – to the beaches)
Expectation:
From 45 minutes between flights
Comfort:
Average: clean spacious interior, comfortable high chairs, fresh newspapers.
Low for low-cost airlines
Price:
From $48 (40 – plane, 8 – taxi to the beach)
For whom:
For wealthy tourists, for businessmen, young couples, for traveling with children.
Bus Bangkok – Phuket. Express
Before taking the Bangkok to Phuket bus, you will have to travel from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the South Bus Terminal (2.5 hours). The trip by express bus itself takes at least 13 hours and 10 minutes, depending on the carrier. The price also varies – from $19 to $28, depending on what class you are traveling in (1st, 2nd or VIP). This type of transport runs from early morning until evening; there are no night flights on the schedule. Even though the ticket is relatively cheap, the express bus has all the facilities you need for the trip: free snacks, Internet, etc. Tickets can be purchased at the South Bus Terminal ticket office in Bangkok.
Express bus from Bangkok to Phuket:
Direct flight to Phuket
Bus schedule Bangkok – Phuket:
From 06:40 to 20:30
Route:
Bangkok South Bus Terminal – Phuket Bus Terminal
Travel time:
From 15 hours 40 minutes (13 hours 10 – express bus, 2 hours 30 minutes – bus to Bangkok bus station)
Expectation:
from 20 min
Comfort:
High: soft chairs, Wi-Fi, toilet, spacious interior, air conditioning, free snacks.
Bus ticket price Bangkok – Phuket:
From $19.2 (19 – express bus, 0.2 – bus to the Southern Bus Station)
For whom:
For couples without children, for young tourists, for those who want to save money, without large luggage.
How to find the express bus stop at Bangkok Airport:
You can get to Bangkok South Bus Terminal by bus No. 556 or by taxi.
Train Bangkok – Phuket
There is no direct train connection between Bangkok and Phuket, so you can get to Surrat Thani by train and from there by bus to Phuket. It is best to purchase a combined ticket, which includes the cost of both the train and the bus. The train travel time is 11 hours 40 minutes (plus the road to the railway station and from Surratani to Phuket), the ticket price is $52 in 1st class and $35 in 2nd class. You can buy your ticket online or at the Hua Lamphong Railway Station ticket office.
Train Bangkok – Phuket:
Train number 85 to Surratani
Schedule:
1 flight, daily at 19.30
Route:
Bangkok Railway Station Hua Lamphong – Surrat Thani – Phuket
Travel time:
16 hours 10 minutes (1 hour – public transport to the railway station, 11 hours 40 – train, 3.5 hours – bus to Phuket)Surra
Expectation:
1 flight per day
Comfort:
Medium: spacious interior, coffee tables, high chairs with armrests, daily newspapers.
Price:
From $36.3 (from 35 – train, from 1.3 – public transport to the railway station)
For whom:
For couples without children, without large luggage, who know the route, for young tourists.
How to find the train platform from Bangkok to Phuket:
The train departs from Hua Lamphong Railway Station. From Suvarnabhumi Airport you can get there by metro: Airport Rail Link (lower floor of the airport) to Makkasan station, then transfer to the MRT underground metro to Hua Lamphong station.
How to get from Phuket to Pattaya?
Airplane
The fastest way. Direct flight with AirAsia or Bangkok Air
Bus
Budget option. Night bus from Bus terminal 2
AirAsia plane on the Pattaya – Phuket route at Utapao airport
Phuket – Pattaya by plane
Bangkok Air and Air Asia operate direct flights on the route twice a day. We bought AirAsia tickets 2 weeks before the flight. Cost 1500 baht per person. Bangkok Air is always 2 times more expensive. Prices change frequently. On some days there are tickets for 2 thousand baht. For two people with all fees and one piece of luggage 20 kg we paid 3600 baht. Websites for searching airline tickets:
Departure at a convenient time – 12.40. In Phuket we lived in The Base condo, so we left Phuket town. We got to Phuket airport by orange bus at 9.30. They were waiting for him near the Festival. According to the schedule, he was supposed to be there at 9.45, but in fact he arrived late at 10 o’clock.
How to get from Phuket to Pattaya. The fastest way is by plane
Travel time is about 1 hour. We arrived at Phuket airport around 11 am. An hour and a half before departure. If only there were no crowds and queues! But surprisingly, we got through all the registrations and security checks very quickly, literally in 15 minutes. We had to wait another hour in the departure hall. A new terminal is currently under construction at the airport. Apparently, that’s why several planes were herded into one waiting room at once. Thanks to the Chinese tourists, there was such noise in the room that even through headphones with music you could hear them screaming.
Waiting for a flight from Phuket to Pattaya at a crowded airport
Despite the confusion, the flight was on time. We flew to Pattaya from Phuket in 1 hour. We didn’t order food this time, but in vain. By noon, I really wanted to eat, so I bought food in cash. It turned out to be more expensive than if you paid when buying a ticket. In addition, there was no Nasi Lemak, so Katya had to eat sandwiches.
See you, Phuket! Pattaya, meet us!
Landing at Pattaya U-Tapao Airport is scheduled at 13.50. There was no need to look for transporters with luggage, the airport is tiny, only 2 belts. We grabbed our suitcase and went to the bus. There are no passport checks at the airport exit for domestic flights in Thailand. So, we went everywhere quickly.
We got to Pattaya from the airport by minibus for 250 baht. We wrote about this route in detail in a separate article. In Pattaya, we once again stayed at the Z By Zing hotel in Jomtien.
The trip from Phuket to Pattaya by plane took half a day. At 9 am we left the house in Phuket, and at 3 pm we already checked into a hotel in Pattaya.
Travel expenses for two:
- Flights + luggage: 3600 baht
- Bus to Phuket Airport: 200 baht
- Meals on the plane: 400 baht
- Minibus from the airport to Pattaya: 500 baht
- Total: 4700 baht ($140)
The cost of traveling to Pattaya from Phuket for 1 person by plane is 2350 baht (71 usd). If you exclude paid luggage (400 thb) and meals on board (200 thb) – 1,750 baht per person (53 usd).
Bus Phuket – Pattaya
You can travel from Phuket to Pattaya by bus. There is a direct flight Pattaya – Phuket without transfers in Bangkok. This takes longer than a plane, but in terms of money it can be significantly cheaper. It’s convenient because I got on the bus in the evening, slept at night, and arrived in the morning. At the same time, you don’t have to pay for a night at the hotel.
- Buy bus ticket Phuket – Pattaya online >
- Bus Pattaya – Phuket class VIP24 with wide seats
What is known about the Phuket – Pattaya bus
- 2 buses of different classes depart per day (or one bus has different classes of seats)
- Bus tickets are sold at the station ticket office and online
- Ticket prices:
- VIP – 867 baht
- VIP24 – 1141 baht
- The VIP bus is cheaper, as it is less comfortable – the seats are narrower and there are 4 rows. Whereas in VIP24 the seats are wider and have 3 rows. For such a long journey, the VIP 24 bus will be better.
- Buses of all classes have a toilet
- Departure from the new Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- Departure is at 17.00. Arrival at 9 am.
- Travel time is 16 hours.
- VIP bus Phuket – Pattaya
Above, we calculated the minimum cost of a plane flight. Let’s see what the budget for a trip on the Phuket – Pattaya bus is.
Travel costs by bus:
- The cheapest ticket is 867 baht.
- Getting to Phuket Town from the beach by minibus costs 30-40 baht.
- You can get to Bus Terminal 2 on the outskirts by taking a pink songthaew for 15 baht from the old bus station to the center of the town.
- The bus in Pattaya brings you to the office of the carrier Sawadee Tour on northern street. From there you can take a tuk-tuk for 10 baht to get to the hotel on your own.
- Total minimum 922 baht per person. 2 times cheaper than by plane.
Phuket – Pattaya by car
Distance from Phuket to Pattaya by land: 975 km. The island of Phuket is connected to the mainland by a bridge. You can drive the entire route yourself in your car in about a day. Roads in Thailand are of very good quality everywhere. You can drive at night without fear. Along the way there will be many gas stations, free restrooms, cafes, 7-Eleven convenience stores and hotels. If you go by car, we recommend that you take your time and stop often.
What is the distance from Phuket to Pattaya?
Both resorts are located in Thailand, but in different parts of it. Pattaya is a city on the northeastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand. Phuket is an island in the Andaman Sea of the Indian Ocean. Russians consider Thailand a small state.
But we judge by our own standards. However, the distances between north and south in this country are quite significant. For example, there are almost a thousand kilometers between Phuket and Pattaya. Or rather 993 .
By bus
Buses are the most popular form of transport in Thailand. Almost all residents of this country and up to 70% of tourists travel on it. Buses from Pattaya to Phuket depart in the evening at 17:00 and arrive in the morning at 8:40. Total travel time – minutes.
VIP and VIP24 buses run between Pattaya and Phuket . Vehicles of the first category are designed for 36 seats. They are equipped with seats that recline into a chaise longue position, TVs and air conditioning. The cost of tickets for them is 867 baht ( $ 25 ) .
VIP24 class buses can accommodate 24 people. They are equipped with seats that can easily be converted into beds. Also, such vehicles have air conditioning, minibars with snacks and soft drinks, televisions, sockets for recharging batteries of mobile phones or laptops, and televisions. Ticket price for VIP24 buses is 1141 baht (32.5 US dollars) .
Pattaya North Bus Terminal, from which flights to Phuket operate, is located in the north-eastern part of the resort, on North Pattaya Road. You can only get to it from the coast by taxi.
The Phuket bus terminal ( bus terminal 2 ), where buses from Pattaya arrive, is located on Thepkrasatti Road, in the southeastern part of the island.
You can buy a bus ticket at the ticket office at the bus station or on the 12go.asia website. The ticket price on the website is the same as at the box office.
How to get to Phuket by train
Fans of long trips around Thailand will be able to get to Phuket from Pattaya by train. It should be noted that this road will require several transfers. First you will need to travel from Pattaya to Bangkok railway station by local train or bus.
From Bangkok you also need to take a train to Surat Thani station, from where you again take a bus directly to Phuket. Every day, more than a dozen trains depart from Bangkok to Surat Thani. The journey will take approximately eight hours. A ride on seated seats will cost 700 baht, and on recumbent seats – 1,400 baht.
What is the difference between Phuket and Pattaya?
As we have already said, these resorts are located in different parts of Thailand. In addition, they are located in different climatic zones. Pattaya is in the tropical monsoon , and Phuket is in the tropical equatorial . The temperature difference is small. The beach season at both resorts lasts almost all year round. The “low season” in both places runs from approximately April-May to October-November.
Phuket is an oceanic island . What does this mean? It is open to winds and waves. The west and south coasts are often stormy. Especially in summer and autumn. Even in the high season, a large wave hits the shore every 5-7 minutes. There are reverse currents that can drag a person to the bottom. You must remember this and monitor the water surface.
Phuket should not be chosen by those who cannot swim or by parents with small children. If you want to go to Phuket, then choose small beaches closer to the northwestern tip of the island.
The beaches in Phuket are large and wide. The depth near the island reaches several kilometers, unlike Pattaya, which is located in the relatively shallow Gulf of Thailand. In addition, there is a risk of seismic hazard. At the bottom of the ocean near Phuket there is a dormant volcano. It was Phuket that took the main blow in 2004 from a huge tsunami.
Otherwise, Phuket is a great holiday destination. Here there is everything that a tourist’s soul desires – delicious, exotic food, fruits, shopping, natural beauty and man-made monuments. The opportunity to spend your time the way you want – in wild entertainment or quietly and calmly.
Pattaya is a resort city on the shores of the huge but shallow Gulf of Thailand. Due to this, it is protected from huge waves and tsunamis. But there are problems here. Many people complain that the sea in Pattaya is very dirty. It is really unpleasant to swim in the central part of the city. The water is cloudy and sometimes debris floats in it. But as soon as you move away from the center, the sea becomes much cleaner.
The reason for the turbidity in the sea is connected not only with the abundance of tourists, but with the peculiarity of the seabed. The sand here is very fine and light and even with slight waves turns into suspension. It feels like the water is dirty.
The number of tourists here is huge. This is facilitated by hundreds of hotels and apartment buildings. Pattaya has been called Pattaya in recent years. It has grown partly due to the large flow of Russian tourists. There are even Russian quarters with new, modern condominiums.
This is the most fun city in Thailand. Here you can find entertainment for every taste and budget. It’s difficult to list everything that is here, it’s easier to say what is not here – boredom.
It is better to come here at the turn of the seasons. When it rains a little, so do the tourists. During the “high season” it will be difficult to find a place on popular beaches. But Pattaya has an undeniable advantage – it is 15-25% cheaper than Phuket. Not only accommodation, but also shopping, food and even the plane.
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Airplane
The easiest and fastest, but at the same time expensive way to get from Pattaya to Phuket and back is by plane. Passengers are transported by Bangkok Airways, and the flight time does not exceed an hour and a half. This method is perfect for those who save time on their vacation and try to see as many sights as possible in a short period of time.
There are also flight options with transfers, however, they are unlikely to save time – the flight schedule is designed in such a way that the wait can take several hours, so if you decide to fly by plane, give your preference to a direct flight.
The flight option with transfers is inconvenient not only because of the long wait, but also due to the high cost. As a rule, a direct flight costs tourists one hundred dollars, and a flight through several airports will cost twice as much.
