Ekamai [ Soi 40, Sukhumvit Rd., Ekamai, tel. (02)391-2504 or (02)392- 2391]
Usually referred to as Ekamai, this is the one for Pattaya and towns in the southeast including Rayong and Trat province. Air conditioned buses depart for Pattaya every half hour between 5.30am and 11.00pm. The single fare is 90 baht per person. Depending on the traffic the trip takes about 2 hours. More details (for example which buses to avoid) and tips about how to get to your hotel from the Pattaya Bus Terminal can be found in Outrageous Holiday in Thailand - A Unique Guide
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
To Pattaya By Train
You can also travel to Pattaya by train from Hualumpong Station in Bangkok (02)223-7461, (02)223-0341 ext 4206. It is a slow trip compared to the time it takes to travel by bus.
The third class train fare to Pattaya is 31 baht. Currently there is only one departure per day Monday to Friday at 6.55 a.m. arriving at the Pattaya train station at 10:31a.m. In March 2004 the State Railway decided they would no longer run trains to or from Pattaya on Saturdays or Sundays.
The return trip departs Pattaya Train Station Monday to Friday at 2:50p.m. arriving in Bangkok at 6:10p.m. Check the train schedule or call the 24 hour Train Information service on 1690.
The third class train fare to Pattaya is 31 baht. Currently there is only one departure per day Monday to Friday at 6.55 a.m. arriving at the Pattaya train station at 10:31a.m. In March 2004 the State Railway decided they would no longer run trains to or from Pattaya on Saturdays or Sundays.
The return trip departs Pattaya Train Station Monday to Friday at 2:50p.m. arriving in Bangkok at 6:10p.m. Check the train schedule or call the 24 hour Train Information service on 1690.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Airport Information
The information on this page is for transport from the new airport to Pattaya.For Express Buses, Public Buses, Taxis and Limo services to Bangkok hotels and other destinations with-in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi is pronounced "Su-Wana-Poom" and means "The Golden Land".
Bangkok Airport Shuttle Bus Service
The Airport is a 3,100 hectare site. To transport people to various locations around the airport a free, low-floor type shuttle bus service is provided for passengers and airport staff. There are Two routes - "Express" Shuttle Bus route and "Ordinary" Shuttle Bus route.The "Expess Route" connects the main terminal directly to the transport center.The "Ordinary Route" connects to other airport facilities.
Bangkok Airport Shuttle Bus Express Route:
1. Passenger terminal
2. Car rental center
3. Public transportation center and bus terminal
To Pattaya By Taxi
The taxis are currently charging a flat fee of 1300 baht one way and the journey takes one and a half to two hours, depending on traffic. The fee includes expressway toll.
Taxis are located on level one. Look for the signs. You might be solicited to take an expensive Limo to just Bangkok for 1000 baht give these guys the flick you are going to Pattaya. Further intricacies of taking a taxi to Pattaya including the scams and cheats are discussed in the report "After-The-Rush".
Taxi Security
If you have a problem with a taxi for example you forget and leave luggage in the carPlease Call: 1584 or 0-2130-0002 or 0-2130-0097
Suvarnabhumi is pronounced "Su-Wana-Poom" and means "The Golden Land".
Bangkok Airport Shuttle Bus Service
The Airport is a 3,100 hectare site. To transport people to various locations around the airport a free, low-floor type shuttle bus service is provided for passengers and airport staff. There are Two routes - "Express" Shuttle Bus route and "Ordinary" Shuttle Bus route.The "Expess Route" connects the main terminal directly to the transport center.The "Ordinary Route" connects to other airport facilities.
Bangkok Airport Shuttle Bus Express Route:
1. Passenger terminal
2. Car rental center
3. Public transportation center and bus terminal
To Pattaya By Taxi
The taxis are currently charging a flat fee of 1300 baht one way and the journey takes one and a half to two hours, depending on traffic. The fee includes expressway toll.
Taxis are located on level one. Look for the signs. You might be solicited to take an expensive Limo to just Bangkok for 1000 baht give these guys the flick you are going to Pattaya. Further intricacies of taking a taxi to Pattaya including the scams and cheats are discussed in the report "After-The-Rush".
Taxi Security
If you have a problem with a taxi for example you forget and leave luggage in the carPlease Call: 1584 or 0-2130-0002 or 0-2130-0097
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