Suvarnabhumi Airport, the largest airport in Bangkok and the entire Kingdom of Thailand, is located just 110 kilometers from Pattaya. You have several transportation options to reach Pattaya from Suvarnabhumi Airport, including taking a taxi, bus, or renting a car.
Bell Travel Service is the sole company offering transfers from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya hotels. You can book your transfer in advance online through their English website. Upon arrival at the airport, look for a Bell Travel Service representative at Gate 7 on the first floor.
The main drawback of this service is that your bus ticket may not be refunded in case of flight delays, cancellations, or a late transfer. Additionally, not all Pattaya hotels are on the company's list, so some may require a short walk.
Cost: Starting from 280 THB per person.
Travel time: Approximately 2 to 3 hours.
To travel from Thailand's main airport, Suvarnabhumi, to Pattaya, you can take one of the following routes:
Highway 7: Take the Bangkok-Chonburi-Pattaya highway. This highway connects to Bangkok via Highway 9, the outer ring road. You can also exit at the intersection of Si Nakharin and Rama IX.
Highway #34: Take the Bang Na-Trat highway through the Bang Pakong River to Chonburi and then take highway #3.
The major car rental companies in the area include:
Avis;
Bizcar Rental;
Budget;
Hertz;
National;
Sixt;
Thai Rent A Car.
Cost: Starting from 1000 THB per car.
Travel time: Approximately 2 hours.
The No. 389 bus route operates from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya. For the latest schedule, visit the official website of the carrier.
Operating hours: Buses depart every hour from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.
Travel time: Approximately 2 hours.
Ticket price: 120 THB.
Taking a taxi is a reasonably priced option for a family of 3-4 people.
One-way transfer: Approximately 1200 THB, and the fare may be even cheaper during nighttime.
Travel time: About 2 hours on the road.
To travel from Don Muang Airport to Pattaya, you can take the Bangkok Provinces bus, which passes through Don Muang and goes to Mochit Bangkok Bus Terminal. From there, transfer to a bus to Pattaya North Bus Terminal, and then reach your hotel using public songteo or a taxi.
Cost: From 200 THB.
Travel time: Approximately 3 hours.
You have the option to take the free shuttle to Suvarnabhumi Airport, and from there, you can hail a taxi or book a transfer (starting from THB 350).
Travel time: About 2.5 hours.
There is a train available from Bangkok Railway Station to Pattaya Railway Station. From Pattaya Railway Station, you can take a Songteo or a taxi to your hotel. This option costs starting from 40 THB and takes approximately 5 hours.
You can choose a direct transfer option from Don Muang Airport or Rangsit to Pattaya. A minivan will transport you to the resort.
Cost: Starting from 180 THB.
Travel time: Approximately 3 hours.
Taxis are available at Don Muang Airport.
Price: A taxi will cost starting from 1200 THB.
Utapao Airport is located 40 km from the city center and 140 km from Bangkok. It receives several dozen international and domestic flights daily. You can reach the hotel from it by the following ways:
Minivan (Minibus). The cost is 250 THB per person. Travel time is from 50 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the number of people in the cabin.
Transfer. The cost is from THB 350 per person, and the travel time is 40-50 minutes. You can book through the kiwitaxi service.
By Cab. The cost is from 1000 THB per car, and the travel time is from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
For those who save time and appreciate comfort, cabs and transfers are the way to go. For travelers who want to get to the hotel on a budget, it is more practical to use public transport.
