Bangkok to Pattaya: every way compared
Pattaya is close enough for a bus, a van or a taxi, and all three take about two hours without traffic. The cheapest option is the bus from about 120 baht; the fastest is the taxi or private car at 1 h 30 min – 2 h.
Options compared
| Option | Price (one way) | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| BusCheapest | 120–170 baht ≈ $4–5 | 2 h – 2 h 30 min | Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) |
| Minivan | 150–200 baht ≈ $4–6 | 2 h – 2 h 30 min | Ekkamai or Victory Monument area |
| Taxi or private carFastest | 1,550–2,600 baht ≈ $46–78 | 1 h 30 min – 2 h | your hotel or the airport |
Flight times are door to door: they include getting to the airport, check-in and, for direct flights, the ride into town, so they compare fairly with buses and trains. Price ranges checked in October 2026. Fares change with season and how early you book. Dollar amounts at 33.5 baht per US dollar.
Which option suits you?
Bus
120–170 baht, 2 h – 2 h 30 min, from Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai). Frequent departures through the day.
Minivan
150–200 baht, 2 h – 2 h 30 min, from Ekkamai or Victory Monument area. Little room for large bags.
Taxi or private car
1,550–2,600 baht, 1 h 30 min – 2 h, from your hotel or the airport. Includes expressway tolls, plus the 50-baht surcharge from an airport taxi queue. Agree the price before you leave.
Questions
How far is Pattaya from Bangkok?
About 150 km by road.
What is the cheapest way from Bangkok to Pattaya?
Bus, from about 120 baht (2 h – 2 h 30 min).
What is the fastest way from Bangkok to Pattaya?
Taxi or private car: 1 h 30 min – 2 h, from about 1,550 baht.
Is there a train from Bangkok to Pattaya?
No. Pattaya has no train service from Bangkok.
Starting from the airport? Use the BTS & MRT map to reach your bus terminal or station.
Going straight from the airport? See Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya or Don Mueang to Pattaya.
Sources
Price ranges checked: October 2026
Prices are estimates from operators and booking sites and change with season and demand. Check the final price before you book. Spotted an error? Tell us.