{"id":35114,"date":"2026-06-17T15:30:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T15:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/?st-import=13b11d6a1514b69cea771b27776880f1"},"modified":"2026-07-24T00:59:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T00:59:25","slug":"bangkok-to-pattaya-bus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/es\/bangkok-to-pattaya-bus\/","title":{"rendered":"Bangkok to Pattaya: Bus and Minivan Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bangkok to Pattaya is one of Thailand\\&#8217;s shortest and most frequently travelled routes \u2014 just 150km and under 2 hours by road when traffic cooperates. Pattaya is a beach city on the Gulf of Thailand\\&#8217;s eastern seaboard, known for its long beach, walking street, and increasingly popular family-friendly resorts. Getting there from Bangkok is easy and cheap.<\/p>\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/agent.12go.asia\/tools\/widget\/country_widget.js\"><\/script>\n<onetwogo-country-widget\n  country=\"TH\"\n   width=\"400\" agent=\"16173966\" lang=\"en\" fxcode=\"USD\" wl=\"12go.asia\">\n<\/onetwogo-country-widget>\n\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Bangkok\/Pattaya\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=bangkok-pattaya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search Bangkok \u2192 Pattaya tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: Bus from Ekkamai (Eastern Bus Terminal)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The most popular option \u2014 buses run from Bangkok\\&#8217;s Ekkamai Bus Terminal (Eastern Bus Terminal, BTS Ekkamai station) to Pattaya\\&#8217;s bus station on North Pattaya Road. Journey takes around 1.5\u20132.5 hours depending on traffic. Buses depart every 30\u201360 minutes throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Journey time:<\/strong> 1.5\u20132.5 hours<\/li>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> ~108\u2013135 THB<\/li>\n<li><strong>Departure:<\/strong> Ekkamai Bus Terminal (BTS Ekkamai)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> Every 30\u201360 minutes, roughly 6:00 AM\u20139:00 PM<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arrival:<\/strong> North Pattaya Bus Station<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Bangkok\/Pattaya\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=bangkok-pattaya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search Bangkok \u2192 Pattaya tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: Bus from Mo Chit or Suvarnabhumi Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buses also run from Mo Chit Northern Bus Terminal and from Suvarnabhumi Airport directly to Pattaya \u2014 useful if you\\&#8217;re arriving from northern Thailand or flying in. The Suvarnabhumi \u2192 Pattaya bus (Bell Travel Service) is particularly convenient for new arrivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Suvarnabhumi \u2192 Pattaya:<\/strong> ~1.5 hours, ~143 THB (Bell Travel Service)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mo Chit \u2192 Pattaya:<\/strong> ~2\u20133 hours, ~124 THB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 3: Minivan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shared minivans run from Victory Monument and other Bangkok locations to Pattaya, dropping passengers closer to beach areas. Faster than the bus but less comfortable. Around 200\u2013250 THB per person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Journey Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Departure point<\/th><th>Time<\/th><th>Cost<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Ekkamai (Eastern Terminal)<\/td><td>1.5\u20132.5 hrs<\/td><td>~108\u2013135 THB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Suvarnabhumi Airport<\/td><td>~1.5 hrs<\/td><td>~143 THB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mo Chit (Northern Terminal)<\/td><td>2\u20133 hrs<\/td><td>~124 THB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minivan (Victory Monument)<\/td><td>~2 hrs<\/td><td>~200 THB<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay in Pattaya<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pattaya Beach (central) is the main strip. Jomtien Beach to the south is quieter and more family-friendly. Naklua in the north is the least touristy area. Most accommodation is along Beach Road or Second Road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3e8; <strong>[Travelpayouts widget: Hotels in Pattaya via Booking.com or Agoda]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long is the bus from Bangkok to Pattaya?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around 1.5\u20132.5 hours depending on traffic. Morning departures before 8:00 AM are usually fastest. Rush hour (especially Friday evenings) can add significant time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I get from Bangkok Airport directly to Pattaya?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes \u2014 Bell Travel Service runs buses from Suvarnabhumi Airport directly to Pattaya for around 143 THB. The bus stop is on the ground floor (arrivals level) of the airport. No need to go into Bangkok first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bangkok to Hua Hin: Bus and Train Guide<\/li>\n<li>Bangkok to Koh Chang: Bus and Ferry Guide<\/li>\n<li>Pattaya to Koh Samet: Ferry Guide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This post contains affiliate links. When you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to travel from Bangkok to Pattaya \u2014 by bus from Ekkamai or Mo Chit, or by minivan. 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