getting to pattaya

[7inches84]

ok im gonna be flying in to bkk i was wondering how much it costs to get from the airport to pattaya can i just walk up to a cab and say take me there or do i have to get on a special kind of bus pls help me out im leaving in 2 weeks

[Montydog]

ok im gonna be flying in to bkk i was wondering how much it costs to get from the airport to pattaya can i just walk up to a cab and say take me there or do i have to get on a special kind of bus pls help me out im leaving in 2 weeks

I’ll be nice even if you are to lazy to use the search button! E-mail toom39@msm.com

1200thb including tolls from airport to Pattaya and no hassle with the touts, him or his driver will also have a better idea of where your hotel is rather the BKK drivers you usually get at the rank.

[BKKkeemao]

Where are you going in Pattaya? Do you have a hotel booked already? If so the hotel might provide transportation or offer it at a discount. If not you need to book someplace in advance unless you are traveling very light. The approx. cost is 1k baht and you can negotiate this at the airport.. Expect touts to want 2k or more, but don't take the bait. The real price is 1k and that is with the new more expensive prices. One year ago it was 800 baht.

You can also call Mr. Toom.. I think JRC has the contact info. He is more expensive .. but i hear reliable.

[tnyc88]

You can also try using Mr T (not to be confused with Mr Toom). Very reliable and his drivers uses new cars. His rates are 1000 bht between Airport and PTY and 900 bht from PTY to Airport. Tolls are included.
His email is mr_ttaxi@hotmail.com

I have also used Mr Toom (mentioned in another post)... Also pretty good but some of his drivers use older cars... From BKK to PTY I paid 1200 bht with Mr Toom.

[jerboa]

Or you can get the bus from the airport.

[Jimmy Red Cab]

Or you can get the bus from the airport.

Maybe not the best option unless someone is on a very tight budget. I have used Mr Toom's services a few times and he seems pretty reliable, quality of the car can vary.

[ftudjman]

I took the bus from Wakamai bust station. 90 Baht but it took liek 4 hours as it stopped every 5 minutes to pick up people. Never again!

[Leo Monti]

I took the bus from Wakamai bust station. 90 Baht but it took liek 4 hours as it stopped every 5 minutes to pick up people. Never again!

That's because you didn't take the VIP bus.
From the new airport a short free ride with the shuttle bus to the bus station and about 2 hours to reach the bus station in Pattaya.
If it's early in the morning and I am not in a hurry to get there I don't really mind to take a bus ride (10-15 flight for someone are enough and they prefer the taxi... but personally I usually don't feel tired after the flight).
In the afternoon taxi is also my choice, so has you can see is not only a matter of budget

[Steve German]

Gentlemen; i was in so many countries; but i would never waste one word to
discuss about the prices of transport in Thailand; sorry this is crazy.
I met people; ve given the girls moon prices; and fight about 3 bucks for
a taxi ride. I never travelled so cheap than in Thailand

[Leo Monti]

Gentlemen; i was in so many countries; but i would never waste one word to
discuss about the prices of transport in Thailand; sorry this is crazy.
I met people; ve given the girls moon prices; and fight about 3 bucks for
a taxi ride. I never travelled so cheap than in Thailand

Here people are discussing about prices AND services, which is a little bit different thing. I think tha everybody here agree that transport in Rhailand are cheap. But to somebody who don't know what are the costs and the services offered it's informative to illustrate all of them.
Or should we all rent an elicopter to reach pattaya?

[Keen_Punter]

That's because you didn't take the VIP bus.
From the new airport a short free ride with the shuttle bus to the bus station and about 2 hours to reach the bus station in Pattaya.
If it's early in the morning and I am not in a hurry to get there I don't really mind to take a bus ride (10-15 flight for someone are enough and they prefer the taxi... but personally I usually don't feel tired after the flight).
In the afternoon taxi is also my choice, so has you can see is not only a matter of budget

After a 12 hour flight, I don't want to be pissing about at bus stations for the sake of £20.

I have used Mr Toom about 5 times now, always reliable.

[Steve German]

Ahhhhhhhh; Leo. The cars and busses in Thailand are like in Europe.
Sorry; i was so many times in Asia and AFRICA........; i hope you understand
what i thought about this discussion; in Africa; sorry; you will enjoy the
prices and the service In Thailand.

Back in november

[Montydog]

You can also try using Mr T (not to be confused with Mr Toom). Very reliable and his drivers uses new cars. His rates are 1000 bht between Airport and PTY and 900 bht from PTY to Airport. Tolls are included.
His email is mr_ttaxi@hotmail.com

I have also used Mr Toom (mentioned in another post)... Also pretty good but some of his drivers use older cars... From BKK to PTY I paid 1200 bht with Mr Toom.

Also heard good things about him some very favourable reports on other boards. May give him a try next time

[Michaelkaran]

After Taxing to Pattaya for number of years ..I now personally prefer the comfort, space & ride of the large Bell Bus service from the Airport dropped at my resort hotel in less than 2 hours.. all for 200 Baht odd.
Check them out near the Thailand Tourism counter ..you will find a lady holding a board scribbled -Bell Bus !!

[sammy221047]

ok im gonna be flying in to bkk i was wondering how much it costs to get from the airport to pattaya can i just walk up to a cab and say take me there or do i have to get on a special kind of bus pls help me out im leaving in 2 weeks

I have been going to Thailand a lot over the last 15 years, and I find the best
and cheapest to Pattaya.
Stop one night in Bangkok at Nana hotel, and next morning go to the Travel
agent in Nana and ask for Big bus to Pattaya.
They pick you up in Mini bus and take you to Bus depot and transfer to Big Bus. Last year cost 300Bt each way. But the best is they take you to your
Hotel in Pattaya, all for 300Bt ex Bangkok.Only Tip is extra. Sammy221047