Pattaya transport: Pattaya travel and accommodation

Getting there

Pattaya can be reached in a comfortable 2 and half hour drive along Sukhumvit Highway via Bang Pakong, Chonburi and Srirach. And one can also avoid Chonburi by opting for State Highway 36 (new route - Chonburi - Pattaya - Rayong). or motorway from Bkk. (Rama 9 Rd. Chonburi)

By Air : -Thai Airways operate an air-conditioned limousine service between Bangkok's Don Muang International Airport and Pattaya. Booking in Pattaya may be made by telephoning (038)423140-1

By Train or Bus :
Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned coaches regularly leave from the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai) and Northern Bus Terminal (Morchit) on Kampaengphet Road throughout the day.

Departure times and fares may be obtained by telephoning the Eastern Bus Terminal (02-3929829) and the Northern Bus Terminal at 02-5378055.

The State Railways of Thailand offers daily train service departing Bangkok’s Hua Lumpong Station at 6.55 a.m. Tel 02-2237010, 2237020. The journey takes about 3 hours and a half.

Thai International operates an air-conditioned limousine service between Bangkok's Don Muang International Airport and Pattaya. Bookings in Pattaya may be made by telephoning 423-140-1.

Getting around

Travel within the resort

Travelling around Pattaya is most convenient by mini-buses that continually ply the Beach Road and Pattaya 2nd Road in counter clockwise circuits. Fares are 5 Baht per person per ride.

Those who wish to be independent and explore Pattaya’s surrounding countryside and beaches at leisure, can hire motorcycles, jeeps or cars. The Visitor is advised to shop around and consult local tourism publications, for different companies offer different prices and conditions.

Motorbikes can be rented for about 130 Baht per day, jeeps will run at 800-1000 Baht. Try to arrange airport transfer with your hotel before arrival, if possible.

Cars, jeeps and motorcycles can be hired at the beach side.

By Boat

Ko Lan, Pattaya's nearest island, is some 45 minutes by ordinary boat (15 minutes by speedboat) from Pattaya Bay. Local travel agents sell 280 baht tickets per person per round trip, including lunch, on a ferry service departing at 9.30 and 11.30 AM. The transfer costs 180 baht per person without lunch.

Boat charters cost 800 to 1,500 baht per day, depending on the season, the number of tourists and size of the boat.

Sailing junks also make the trip to Lan island. The trip includes lunch and coral viewing, with departure at 9.30 AM and a 4.30 PM return. The trip costs 300 baht per person.