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Bangkok to Pattaya: buses, trains, ferries & flights

Direct buses also run from Suvarnabhumi Airport — no need to go into the city first.

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How	Time	Cost
Bus	~2–2.5h	฿
Private car / taxi	~2h	฿฿฿

Times are approximate. ฿ = budget · ฿฿ = mid-range · ฿฿฿ = premium. Check live prices and schedules on 12Go.

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🧳 Before you go

The three things most travellers sort out first.

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Thai eSIM

Data the moment you land — Grab and maps just work.

Airalo ↗Klook ↗

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Airport transfer

Pre-book a ride from the airport to your hotel.

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