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The RRC intercity bus takes about 2 hours depending on traffic, with departures through the day from the Ekkamai and Mochit 2 bus terminals in Bangkok to Pattaya Bus Terminal, and fares of THB 144 per seat from Ekkamai and THB 155 from Mochit 2.[1]
Bell Travel Service offers private transfers between Bangkok city, Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airport and Pattaya city or U-Tapao Airport.[2] They suit groups and anyone who wants to travel from address to address.
Transport and connections in detail
1. SRT special passenger train
Departure: Hua Lamphong (Bangkok Station)
Arrival: Pattaya Station, on a service that continues beyond Pattaya
Onboard reference: The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has run an air-conditioned special service on Saturdays and Sundays that leaves Hua Lamphong at 06:45 and reaches Pattaya Station in the morning, a ride of about 2.5 hours. Special services change with the season, so verify the running date before you plan around it.
Complete journey: Add the trip to Hua Lamphong and the local transfer from Pattaya Station to your accommodation.
Price: The special fare has been around THB 170 per trip. Confirm the current fare when you buy your ticket.
Best for: Travelers who can travel on a weekend running date and want a morning rail option toward Pattaya.
Trade-off: It is a weekend-only service and not a hotel drop-off.
Booking channel: Official information: SRT timetable
2. RRC intercity bus
Departure: Ekkamai Bus Terminal or Mochit 2 Bus Terminal
Arrival: Pattaya Bus Terminal on Pattaya North Road
Onboard reference: RRC lists a journey of approximately 2 hours, depending on traffic, with departures through the day from both Bangkok terminals. At Mochit 2 the ticket counter is on the first floor and the bus leaves from platform 42; at Ekkamai the counter is on the first floor and the bus leaves from platform 1.[1]
Complete journey: RRC asks you to arrive at the pick-up point at least 15 minutes early.[1] Add the local transfer from Pattaya Bus Terminal to your address.
Price: Listed fares are THB 144 per seat from Ekkamai and THB 155 from Mochit 2.[1]
Best for: Travelers who want a public road connection from the more convenient Bangkok terminal.
Trade-off: Pattaya Bus Terminal is not a hotel drop-off, and traffic changes the approximate road time.
Booking channel: Official information and booking: RRC intercity bus
3. Bell private transfer
Departure: Bangkok city, Suvarnabhumi Airport or Don Mueang Airport
Arrival: Pattaya city or U-Tapao Airport
Onboard reference: Bell Travel Service offers a direct transfer between Bangkok city, Pattaya city and Hua Hin city, and between those cities and the airports (including Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-Tapao). Staff pick you up at the pick-up point and time you request.[2]
Complete journey: Confirm both addresses, vehicle capacity and luggage. Stops for shopping or dining are not included; Bell asks you to submit them as a custom request.[2]
Price: Quote required for the selected addresses, vehicle and date.
Best for: Groups or travelers who need a direct address-to-address vehicle.
Trade-off: The quote is not comparable with a per-seat bus fare, and traffic still affects the road journey. A fee of THB 500 per hour applies if you are more than an hour late for the requested pick-up.[2]
Booking channel: Official information and booking: Bell private transfer
Practical checks
- Choose the departure station or terminal by access from your Bangkok address.
- Verify the SRT special train running date and ticket.
- For RRC, compare Ekkamai and Mochit 2, then add the Pattaya terminal transfer.
- For a private ride, submit exact addresses and compare the vehicle quote with the bus.
Timetable
| Flight Bangkok - Pattaya $ 134.64–158.36 4h 15m – 6h 20m | |
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| Bus Bangkok - Pattaya $ 4.86 2h 30m | |
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| Taxi Bangkok - Pattaya $ 47.45–350.31 1h 20m – 3h | |
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| Van Bangkok - Pattaya $ 5.93–12.75 2h – 4h | |
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| Bus Suvarnabhumi Airport - Pattaya $ 5.86–13.64 2h | |
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| Taxi Suvarnabhumi Airport - Pattaya $ 41.52–815.53 1h 30m – 3h | |
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| Taxi Don Mueang Airport - Pattaya $ 53.38–815.53 2h – 3h | |
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| Taxi Nonthaburi - Pattaya $ 68.21–83.04 3h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Bangkok to Pattaya, including current prices and schedules.
The SRT special train has run on Saturdays and Sundays, leaving Hua Lamphong at 06:45 and reaching Pattaya Station in the morning. Special services change, so verify the running date before you plan around it.
RRC lists about two hours depending on traffic. The fares are THB 144 per seat from Ekkamai and THB 155 from Mochit 2, and RRC asks you to arrive at the pick-up point at least 15 minutes early.
No. The train arrives at Pattaya Station, which is not a hotel drop-off. Plan the local transfer to your address.
Bell offers direct transfers between Bangkok city, Pattaya city and the airports. Request a quote for the exact addresses, vehicle capacity and date.
Not directly. The SRT special fare has been around THB 170 per trip and the RRC fares are per person. Bell requires a vehicle quote, so compare it by group size.
Confirm the SRT running date, the bus terminal, or the Bell addresses and vehicle quote. Traffic affects the road journey.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] RRC Pattaya Bus: Bangkok Terminal - Pattaya (RRC Pattaya Bus). Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [2] Bell Travel Service: Private Transfer. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.