If you have to leave Pattaya, there are a number of organisations for road transport depending on your planned destination. (Last update 7 May 2009).

Bangkok Metropolitan area
Bangkok Airport (Suvarnabhumi)
North Thailand
North-East Thailand (Isaan)
Eastern Thailand
Southern Thailand

PATTAYA BUS OFFICE/DEPOT LOCATIONS

1. A big Bus Depot at the east end of Pattaya North Road (Sukhumvit Rd end). This Depot houses two quite different company offices with separate timetables. The office on the left (Roong Reung Coach 038 429 877) run busses to Bangkok and various destinations including the new International Airport (Suvarnabhumi) throughout the day.

2. The same big Bus Depot at the east end of Pattaya North Road (Sukhumvit Rd end) houses another quite separate company (Bell Travel Service 038 370 055. BKK 027 474 673). They run busses direct to the new International Airport (Suvarnabhumi) several times a day. Return trip from the airport is from both Arrivals Level 1 exit door 7, and the separate Bus Transport Depot on the airport site.

3. On the eastern side of Sukhumvit Road, just south of Central Road lights, there is a Bus office with routes to various locations, as far as Chiang Mai & Nong Khai. (Nakhonchai Air 038 424 871, & 038 427 841) www.nca.co.th(Thai language only)

4. On the western side of Sukhumvit Road, just north of Central Road lights, before the Petronus gas (petrol) station, is a small Bus office (Chan Tour) that runs twice a day to and from Nakhon Phanom (northeast Isaan). Originating in Rayong and via Maptaput, Pattaya 038 716 570, Lam Chabang, Chonburi, Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Kalasin, Somdet, Sakon Nakhon to Nakhon Phanom. Around 700 baht one-way. Bus pick-up point is at this office.

5. On the western side of Sukhumvit Road, just north of Central Road lights, is a Petronus gas (petrol) station. In this gas station, just beyond the pumps, on the left is an office for Bus travel to various locations in Isaan. (‘407 BUS’ 038 249 162, & 038 733 167)

6. Jomtien Beach Soi Chaiapruk1, a few metres up the Soi from the Beach on the south side is a Bus Office for trips to the new International Airport (Suvarnabhumi), and back, throughout the day. At the airport the return starts from the Central Transport Depot. Look for a bus labelled 999.


To BANGKOK METROPOLITAN AREA

From Bus Office 1. (North Road, Pattaya)
To Eastern Bus Station (Ekamai) every 30 mins from 0530 to 2300. Return: every 30 mins from (Ekamai Bus Station serves routes to eastern Thailand) (also a good location for central Bangkok as it’s right next to a ‘Skytrain’ station)

From Bus Office 1. (North Road, Pattaya)
To Northern Bus Station (Morchit) every 30 mins from 0530 to 2100. Return: every 30 mins from (Morchit Bus Station serves routes to northern Thailand) (also a good location for northern Bangkok and the ‘old’ airport, still in operation)

From Bus Office 2. (Bell Travel Service 038 370 055 (BKK 027 474 673)
To Bangkok Hotel Circuit. See website www.belltravelservice.com

To BANGKOK AIRPORT (SUVARNABHUMI)

From Bus Office 1. (Roong Reung Coach, North Road, Pattaya)
Outbound: 0600, 0900, 1100, 1300, 1500, 1700, 1900. 150 baht
Return: 0800, 1000, 1200, 1400, 1600, 1800. 150 baht.

From Bus Office 2. (Bell Travel Service, North Road, Pattaya. 038 370 055)
See website www.belltravelservice.com Bell will pick up from, and deliver to, your accommodation for an inclusive trip fee of 200 baht)

From Bus Office 6. (Jomtien Beach Soi Chaiapruk1)
Outbound (Nov 2008): 0900, 1300, 1600, 1930. 150 baht Return (Nov 2008): 0630, 0900, 1300, 1700. 150 baht

From BANGKOK AIRPORT (SUVARNABHUMI) to BANGKOK
There is also a stop outside the 1st floor exit of Suvarnabhumi Airport for Airport Express buses, which charge a flat 150 baht and operate hourly from 7 AM until midnight, covering four routes, each taking about 60 to 90 minutes:-
   * AE1: Suvarnabhumi-Silom (Bangkok)
   * AE2: Suvarnabhumi-Khao San Road (Bangkok)
   * AE3: Suvarnabhumi-Sukhumvit (Bangkok)
   * AE4: Suvarnahhumi-Victory Monument-Hua Lamphong (train station Bangkok)


NORTH THAILAND

Morchit Bus Depot (Bangkok) serves routes to Northern Thailand.
Northern Bus terminal - also known as Moh Chit (or Mor Chit or Morchit), this is the largest, busiest, and most modern terminal. The upper floor serves the North-East (Isaan); the ground floor serves the North (Chiang Rai,etc), as well as sharing some destinations with Ekamai (including Pattaya, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat). It's a 30-baht motorcycle-taxi hop (or a lengthy hike across Chatuchak Park) from BTS Moh Chit/Metro Chatuchak stations (N8/18), or take the 77 bus and pay the 7-baht flat fare on board. This Depot is not too far from the 'old' airport, Don Muang, in the district of Phahonyothin. Contact number: 02-936-3509, First bus to Pattaya 05:00, last 20:00

(Bus Depot 3 - Pattaya) On the eastern side of Sukhumvit Road, just south of Central Road lights. This is a bus office with routes to various locations, as far as Chiang Rai. (Nakhonchai Air 038 424 871, & 038 427 841) www.nca.co.th(Thai language only)


NORTH-EAST THAILAND (ISAAN)

(Bus Depot 3 - Pattaya) On the eastern side of Sukhumvit Road, just south of Central Road lights. This is a bus office with routes to various locations, as far as Nong Khai. (Nakhonchai Air 038 424 871, & 038 427 841) www.www.nca.co.th(Thai language only)


EASTERN THAILAND

Ekamai Bus Depot (Bangkok) serves routes to Eastern Thailand.
Eastern Bus Terminal - also known as Ekamai, this relatively compact terminal is located right next to Ekamai BTS station on Sukhumvit (E7). Ekamai serves Eastern Thailand destinations, including Pattaya, Rayong, Ban Phe, Chanthaburi and Trat. First bus 05:20, last 23:00. Contact Number: 02-712-3928

Bangna Bus Stop to Pattaya Bus Terminal
Every 30 to 40 minutes from Bangna Bus Stop, first bus leaves 05:30, last bus leaves 21:00. Contact Number: 02-747-4370


SOUTHERN THAILAND

Southern Station (Bangkok) serves routes to Southern Thailand.
Southern Bus Terminal - also known as Sai Tai Mai (Phutthamonthon Soi 1), this older and relatively chaotic sprawling terminal serves all points west and south from its somewhat inconvenient location on the west side of the river. Contact Number: 02-894-6363


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