Is it Better to Get from Bangkok to Pattaya by Bus or Taxi?

Pattaya is one of the closest destinations from Bangkok. A lot of locals, expatriates, and tourists chose this coastal resort city as a getaway from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. Traveling from Bangkok to Pattaya is easy even for first-time travelers in Thailand. The two most popular means of transportation from Bangkok to Pattaya are by Bus or Taxi. This article will give you brief information about these two kinds of transportation.

Beautiful Pattaya beach

1. How far from Bangkok to Pattaya

It’s about 150 kilometers (94 miles) from Bangkok to Pattaya.

2. Travel by bus from Bangkok to Pattaya:

It takes about 2.5 hours to travel from Bangkok to Pattaya and costs around 4 USD. To catch a bus to Pattaya, you can go to the Eastern Bus Terminal next to the Ekkamai BTS station (every 30 minutes, from 5.20 am to 11.20 pm), Northern Bus Terminal (Mochit), and Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai) in Bangkok. Traveling by bus has both advantages and disadvantages.

Travelling from Bangkok to Pattaya by Bus 

Ekkamai Eastern Bus Terminal

Advantages of traveling by bus from Bangkok to Pattaya

The major advantage of traveling by bus from Bangkok to Pattaya is its price. You can not find any other service cheaper than it. With only B100-120 (4USD), you can easily travel from a city to another city. You need to pay 10 times higher if you choose a taxi.

Moreover, it is a good idea to use a bus instead of a car, if you are a social person. There are a lot of people on the bus both locals and foreigners. You can make new friends who maybe join you on the adventure in Pattaya or you will have a chance to talk with locals on the bus.

Disadvantages of traveling by bus from Bangkok to Pattaya:

Firstly, it is not door to door service, so you need to make your own way to and from your accommodation. Sometimes, bus stops for picking up and dropping off passengers at places other than the main terminals, making the trip much longer.

Another disadvantage is your discomfort when are on the crowded bus. Some buses do not have air conditioning, noisy with a lot of people. It is hard to find a private space on a bus & bear in mind that there is someone who can steal your belongings when you fall sleep on the bus.

3. Travel by taxi from Bangkok to Pattaya:

It is a more convenient way to travel from Bangkok to Pattaya rather than by bus. You need about 2 hours in off-peak times traveling from Bangkok to Pattaya and longer during rush hour or at weekends. It is B1500, sometimes you can even bargain for a cheaper price. Using a taxi to travel from Bangkok to Pattaya has both advantages and disadvantages.

Travelling from Bangkok to Pattaya by Taxi

Advantages of traveling by taxi from Bangkok to Pattaya

The number one advantage of using a taxi is because of its comfort and convenience. A taxi takes you straight from Bangkok to your destination in Pattaya. No stop at the terminal for picking up or dropping off other passengers like a bus. No sharing transfer with other people.
Some people prefer a taxi than other kinds of transportation because it has a fixed price. B1500 or less is the price for a taxi from Bangkok to Pattaya. You won't have to worry if the price is high.

Disadvantages of traveling by taxi from Bangkok to Pattaya

The number one reason why people do not use a taxi from Bangkok to Pattaya is because of its price. It is 10 times higher than taking a bus. They can save a lot of money using a bus instead.
Secondly, some people do not approximate the price for a ride by taxi. They do not know how to bargain and the taxi driver tries to ask them a higher price than normal, making them comfortable with this service.

Are you able to chose which kind of transportation to travel to Pattaya? Hope that the above information makes your trip to Pattaya much easier. One more way to travel from Bangkok to Pattaya where you do not need to choose either a bus or a taxi is joining with us on a tour. Contact us to plan a trip to Thailand.

Jenny Tran

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