RELIABLE
Roong Reuang Coach
AC 40-seat + reclining
Every 40 min · 05:00-23:00
Price
฿130-160 (~$4-5)
AC Ekkamai + Mo Chit dep
SE Asia bus route
🇹🇭 Bangkok Pattaya 🇹🇭
Bangkok to Pattaya is Thailand's most-travelled short-distance route — 2-3h via Highway 7 (Motorway 7). Regular AC buses depart Ekkamai (Eastern Terminal) + Mo Chit + Suvarnabhumi Airport 05:00-23:00. Suvarnabhumi direct bus is the smart move for airport arrivals heading straight to Pattaya. Roong Reuang + Bell Travel + BKK Airport Bus are the reliable operators. Grab/taxi is ฿1,300-1,800 (2h private ride).
Distance
150 km
Duration
2-3h
Operators
4
Region
SE Asia
Operators comparison
RELIABLE
Bell Travel Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus
AC minivan 12-seat
Every 2h · 07:00-21:00
Price
฿200-250
Direct from Suvarnabhumi Level 1
RELIABLE
BKK Airport Bus (Sky Shuttle)
AC minibus
4-6x daily
Price
฿200-300
Direct hotel dropoff in Pattaya
PREMIUM
Grab / Taxi
Sedan
On-demand
Price
฿1,300-1,800 (~$36-50)
Private + door-to-door 2h direct
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Frequently asked
Ekkamai or Suvarnabhumi bus to Pattaya?
Suvarnabhumi Airport Bus (Bell Travel) is best if flying in — direct from arrivals Level 1 to Pattaya (2h, ฿200-250). Ekkamai buses (Roong Reuang) are for travellers already in central Bangkok — every 40 min all day.
How long is Bangkok to Pattaya?
2-3 hours depending on traffic + terminal + Bangkok exit route. Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya via Motorway 7: 2h off-peak, 3h in rush hour. Ekkamai to Pattaya: 2h off-peak, 2.5h rush hour.
Where does the Pattaya bus arrive?
Roong Reuang bus arrives at Pattaya Bus Station (North Pattaya Road) — 3km from Central Beach. Baht bus (songthaew) ฿20-40 to your hotel. Bell Travel + BKK Airport Bus include direct hotel dropoff.
Grab or bus Bangkok to Pattaya?
Bus at ฿150-250 is dramatically cheaper. Grab at ฿1,300-1,800 is 3-4x price but faster + private. For solo/couple: bus. For family with 3+ people: Grab per-person is competitive.