How to get from Bangkok to Pattaya by bus

1. How to get by public transport from Bangkok to Pattaya

2. How to buy bus tickets from Bangkok to Pattaya

3. Buy tickets from Bangkok to Pattaya online

4. From which bus stations in Bangkok do buses depart for Pattaya

5. From which bus stations in Bangkok can I get to Central Pattaya, Bali Hai Pier (and Ko Lan island), Jomtien

6. Where do buses arrive in Pattaya from Bangkok

7. Rules of travel and behavior on buses in Thailand

How to get by public transport from Bangkok to Pattaya

Public transport is very developed in Thailand, especially in tourist places. You can get from Bangkok to Pattaya on buses from almost a dozen companies!

Buses differ in bus stations and bus stops from which they depart. Buses also differ in destinations in Pattaya.

The type of bus may also vary:

big buses
minibuses
vans (micro buses)

It is also necessary to take into account the bus schedule. There are many buses, and they go to Pattaya often, so the schedule is usually characterized by the start and end times of the buses, as well as the frequency. For example: every half an hour from 7 AM to 10 PM.

In addition to the final destinations, buses of some bus companies may have different routes: drive through the expressway directly to Pattaya, or drive along the regular road, visiting the neighboring cities of Chon Buri, Si Racha and Laem Chabang.

How to buy bus tickets from Bangkok to Pattaya

Tickets can be bought at the bus station ticket office just before the bus departs. Usually, when buying tickets for vans and minibuses in Pattaya, they do not ask for a passport, but it is highly recommended to have it with you. Firstly, the rules for traveling on buses have been tightened in recent years and your passport can still be checked, especially in Bangkok. Secondly, when boarding a bus in Bangkok, you are likely to have your passport checked or asked to enter your details.

Please note, if you are going to the bus station for a connecting route, it is highly recommended to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets are usually available, and you can leave on the nearest bus. But there are exceptions, so if it is important for you to arrive in Pattaya by a certain time, then it is better to buy tickets in advance.

You can also buy tickets online. But please note that tickets are sold online for not all available carriers.

Buy tickets from Bangkok to Pattaya online

You can check timetables and book tickets from Bangkok to Pattaya online using the following form:

From which bus stations in Bangkok do buses depart for Pattaya

The following is a brief description of the location of the bus station in Pattaya and the destinations in Bangkok where you can go from them. For more information about each bus station, see the article “Bangkok bus terminals”. This article provides a map of bus stations and their detailed description.

Ekkamai Bus Terminal (Eastern Bus Station)

Buses and minibuses depart from Ekkamai to Pattaya approximately every half an hour from approximately 05.00 to 21.00.

From Ekkamai you can get to the following bus stations and places in Pattaya:

North Pattaya Bus Terminal
Bali Hai Pier (and Ko Lan Island)
Crossroads of Sukhumvit and North Pattaya (Pattaya Nuea)
Crossroads of Sukhumvit and Central Pattaya (Pattaya Klang)
Crossroads of Sukhumvit and South Pattaya (Pattaya Tai)

To exit at these intersections, you need to ask the driver to stop.

Details about the bus station: https://pattaya-pages.com/bangkok-bus-terminals/#5

Mochit 2 (Northern Bus Terminal, Chatuchak)

Large buses depart from Mochit Bus Station to Pattaya. Buses leave every 2 hours. The first bus leaves at 06:00 and the last one at 18:00. The trip from Mo Chit bus station to Pattaya takes from 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours depending on traffic conditions.

If minibuses are fine for you, then you can cross the road to Minibus Station (Chatuchak). From here, minibuses leave for Pattaya every 30-60 minutes.

From Mochit 2 you can reach the following bus stations and places in Pattaya:

North Pattaya Bus Terminal

Details about the bus station: https://pattaya-pages.com/bangkok-bus-terminals/#6

Mo Chit New Van Terminal – Minibus Station (Chatuchak)

Buses from the new minibus bus station run to Pattaya approximately every hour.

Buses from the Mo Chit New Van Terminal arrive at two stations:

Details about the bus station: https://pattaya-pages.com/bangkok-bus-terminals/#7

Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)

Check in advance for the availability of buses to Pattaya from this station, as there are only a few buses a day from here and during periods of low tourist numbers, they can be canceled.

From Southern Bus Terminal you can get to the following bus stations in Pattaya:

North Pattaya Bus Terminal

Details about the bus station: https://pattaya-pages.com/bangkok-bus-terminals/#8

Bus stop at Suvarnabhumi Airport (hall ‘Arrival’, Floor 1, Gate 8)

Buses run every hour from 7.00 to 21.00. Travel time 2 hours.

The bus arrives at the station in Pattaya Jomtien-Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station.

Bell buses also depart from here, a feature of which is a transfer to a hotel or home after a long-distance trip.

Bell buses depart at the following times:

8.30
10.30
12.30
14.30
16.30
18.00

If you are planning to use this bus, it is highly recommended to buy tickets in advance.

Details about the bus station: https://pattaya-pages.com/bangkok-bus-terminals/#9

Bus Terminal Suvarnabhumi

Buses to Patatya run from 6.45 to 21.45 every 45 minutes.

Details about the bus station: https://pattaya-pages.com/bangkok-bus-terminals/#10

From which bus stations in Bangkok can I get to Central Pattaya, Bali Hai Pier (and Ko Lan island), Jomtien

At one bus station in Bangkok, several carriers can operate, which stay in different places in Pattaya. To find out the destination for a particular bus, you need to ask before buying tickets.

No matter where you are heading in Pattaya. Instead of choosing the bus station in Bangkok, it is recommended to go to Pattaya from the nearest bus station, since Pattaya is a city much smaller than Bangkok and you can easily get to your desired place by public transport, taxi or on foot. As for moving around Bangkok in order to choose a bus with a more convenient route, you will waste more time and money.

In addition, many buses moving along Sukhumvit stop at intersections with roads:

North Pattaya (Pattaya Nuea)
Central Pattaya (Pattaya Klang)
South Pattaya (Pattaya Tai)

The exception is buses that stay at the North Pattaya Bus Terminal.

Where do buses arrive in Pattaya from Bangkok

Buses arrive at the following bus stations in Pattaya:

Pattaya Pannipa (junction of Sukhumvit and Central Pattaya)
Jomtien-Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus Station (junction of Thappraya Rd and Thepprasit Road)
North Pattaya Bus Terminal (junction of Sukhumvit and North Pattaya)
Saharat Pattaya Co. (United Pattaya Co.) (Central Pattaya near Big C Extra)
Pattaya T Tour Station (Bali Hai Pier)

Buses can also drop you off at the following locations (if they pass by)

Crossroads of Sukhumvit and North Pattaya (Pattaya Nuea)
Crossroads of Sukhumvit and Central Pattaya (Pattaya Klang)
Crossroads of Sukhumvit and South Pattaya (Pattaya Tai)

See the article for details: Pattaya bus stations

Rules of travel and behavior on buses in Thailand

As a general rule, no animals are allowed on buses.

It is forbidden to drink alcoholic beverages on the buses.

Eating on buses is usually not allowed. If you eat something, then don't stain the seats and don't leave trash behind!

Usually, buses stop not only at their final destinations, but also at other places at the request of passengers. If you want to get off before reaching your destination, then warn the driver in advance before the trip.

In vans (micro buses) there is no place for luggage. That is, it is not provided even by the design of the van. Therefore, if you have large luggage, then you need to negotiate its transportation separately. Usually you can do this: buy additional passenger seats and carry luggage on it.

Larger minibuses and large buses may have luggage space. Check the baggage rules and excess baggage fees for your bus before purchasing tickets.