Planning a Trip to Pattaya
There are two options from Suvarnabhumi Airport:
Option 1
Travel by Transport Company Bus (Tel. 02-1344099)
After arrivals take the Express Shuttle Bus (Free-of-Charge) to the Transportation Center which is within the airport area. Take the air-conditioned bus No. 389 to Pattaya (Jomtien Beach), or bus No. 905 to Pattaya North. (127 kms or 79 miles). The departure times from Suvarnabhumi Transportation Center are : 06.30, 08.00, 09.00, 11.00, 13.00, 15.00, 17.00, and 19.00 hrs. The travelling time is about one and a half hours. Bus fare : 106 Baht per person. (US.$ 3).
Suvarnabhumi Airport - Pattaya Air-Conditioned Bus
Buses from Pattaya to Bangkok : Air-conditioned buses running from Pattaya to Bangkok every 30 minutes from 04.00 - 21.00 hrs. Travel time is about 2 hrs. If you missed the destination, either Pattaya North or Jomtien Beach, don't worry take the cheap local "Song-Taew" or "Baht Bus" and tell the driver to send you to your destination.
Transport Company Bus
Option 2
Travel by Bell Travel Service Coach
After arrivals and getting through passport control and customs go all the way down to the lowest floor of the terminal building (Level 1). Find Bell Travel Service sign and staffs sitting on public benches near glass door No.7 to check for your name if you have prebooked. Bell Travel Service staff will direct you to where the coach is waiting which is just outside of door No.7.
Suvarnabhumi Airport - Pattaya bus schedule : 08.00 / 10.00 / 12.00 / 14.00 / 16.00 / 18.00 hrs. The estimated travel time is 2 hours.
Bus fare: 200 Baht per person paid to Bell's staff upon boarding the coach. This price includes a drop-off service to your hotel (available only within Bell's service area).
Pattaya - Suvarnabhumi Airport bus schedule : 06:00/09:00/11:00/13:00/15:00/17:00/19:00 hrs. For information call 038-370055 For more information see web site www.belltravelservice.com
Visitor Information
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) office (609 Moo 10, Pratamnak Rd.; tel. 03842-8750) is located south of Pattaya City, up the hill on the road between Pattaya and neighboring Jomtien. Plenty of info is available in most hotel lobbies, along with free local maps and publications, like What's On Pattaya and Explore Pattaya and the East Coast. Pattaya Mail is the local English-language paper (25B/60¢/42p).
Orientation
Pattaya Beach Road is the heart of the town; a long strip of hotels, bars, restaurants, and shops overlook Pattaya Bay. Pattaya 2nd and Pattaya 3rd roads run parallel to Beach Road and form a busy central grid of small, crowded sois bound by North Pattaya and South Pattaya roads, bisected by Central Pattaya Road. At both the far northern (The Dusit Resort) and southern (Sheraton Pattaya Resort) ends of the strip are two bluffs. Due south is condo-lined Jomtien Beach -- a 15-minute ride from Pattaya.
Getting Around
Pattaya Baht Bus
The Infamous Baht Buses of Pattaya. The Philippines have the Jeepnee, we have the Baht Bus. The Fare is 10 or 20 Baht for "In Route" and 50 to 100 Baht after bargaining for a "Hired" ride. But many Tourists have complained of over charging by more than a few drivers of these modified pick-up trucks. Please Set the Price in Advance and have correct change. We STRONGLY suggest you smile and be overly friendly when bargaining with the drivers. A Good Attitude will Return the Same. If you yell and get angry expect the same or worse in return. You will learn how to use them in a few days and they really are a bargain for the money. For "In Route" just jump on without saying anything and hit the Bell Switch on the Roof to Stop. Get off and give the CORRECT Change.
Note: If you experience a problem with a Baht Bus driver, remember its number and complain to: Pattaya City Manager # 429-216, Banglamung District Baht Bus Cooperative # 221-271 or # 423-554.
Pattaya Baht Bus
Motor Cycle Taxi
Although it's a Dangerous Ride, it is a lot easier to bargain with the M/C Taxi drivers. About 20 to 50 Baht for a "Hired" ride. You might want to know a little Thai beforehand, Bi Cha Cha - Go Slowly !
Airport Limousine Bus
This is the best way to go. For 200 Baht (one way) you will go Directly to Don Mung Airport. They have both buses and vans. Times are 6:30am, 2pm & 6:30pm to Bangkok and Return 9am, 12noon & 7pm to Pattaya from Don Mung Airport. Look for their booth and waiting lounge inside the airport (arrival). This is also the best way to get to Pattaya. Try to schedule your air flite accordantly. There are also airport taxis at the airport for ~1500 Baht.
Pattaya A/C Bus Station
On North Pattaya road near the Highway
Entrance of the Pattaya Air-Con Bus Station
Air-Con Bus to Bangkok
Driving Time to Bangkok ~3 hours.
Pattaya to Morchit Station - Every 30 Minutes from 5:40am to 7:00pm
Pattaya to Ekamai Station - Every 30 minutes from 5:40am to 9:00pm
Airport Bus to Don Mung - 7am, 9am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm & 5pm.
Fare to Bangkok - ~90 Baht. Airport Bus ~250 Baht
Sukhumvit Highway Buses
There are both air-con and non-air buses that pick up passengers on the Sukhumvit Highway every 10 to 20 minutes all day long. Wait at the bus stops. Pick the air-con buses if you don't like dust ! The drivers of both buses like to play with their horns a lot. If you are not going all the way to Bangkok then use these buses. If you are only going a short way then there are White Baht Buses on the Highway.
Joe Palace, Pattaya, Thailand
Single Private Shared Bathroom (Sleeps 1)
B250
In Central Pattaya. Across Sukhumvit Road. Off Siam Country Club Road.
Arrive Bangkok - 18:35 (6:35 pm)Arrive Pattaya - 10:45 (10:45 am)
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