How to Get from Pattaya to Bangkok Airport (Suvarnabhumi): All Options

Bus from Pattaya to Bangkok Airport

• 💰 Price: starting from 122 baht (3.64 USD)
• 🕑 Travel time: 1.5–2 hours (but allow 2.5–3 hours accounting for traffic jams, especially during rush hour and in the evening)
• 📅 Schedule:
  • bus No. 389 from Jomtien – 06:00–22:00 (every hour);
  • bus No. 389 from North Station – 07:00, 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 21:00;
  • Bell Travel – hotel pickups from 06:00 to 19:00 (7 departures);
  • bus No. 999 – 06:30, 10:30, 14:30, 16:30 (passing through, from North Station).

The bus is the best option in terms of price and comfort ratio, if your flight isn't too early in the morning or late at night. The main thing is to figure out in advance which station and which carrier to take, because tickets for popular departures can sell out 1–2 days in advance. Below are all the details.

Regular Bus No. 389 (Roong Reuang)

The basic and most convenient way. Air-conditioned buses with a large luggage compartment, travel time is about 1.5–2 hours. Departures from two stations:

• From Jomtien Bus Station

  Departures every hour from 06:00 to 22:00. This is the latest bus option, which is convenient for evening flights. If your hotel is in Pratumnak, South Pattaya, or Jomtien itself – this is your choice (Jomtien Station on the map). Price – from 162 baht (4.83 USD).

• From Pattaya North Bus Station

  Departures at 07:00, 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, and 21:00. Choose this if you're staying in the center or northern part of the city, near Naklua or Terminal 21 (North Station on the map). Price – from 139 baht (4.14 USD).

Where to Check the Schedule and Buy Tickets:

• At bus station ticket counters: this is the most reliable way.
• Official carrier website: rrcticket.com (Roong Reuang Coach).
• Another official site: airportpattayabus.com.
• Aggregator: 12go.asia (you can book a ticket and pay at supermarket counters).

Bell Travel – with Hotel Pickup

Bell Travel is for when you don't want to think about how to get to the bus station. A minivan picks you up directly from your hotel and takes you to the Suvarnabhumi Airport departure area. Very convenient, but there aren't many departures, and seats sell out quickly.

• Price: from 216 baht (6.44 USD) from the North Station + extra for hotel transfer 220 baht (6.56 USD).
• Schedule: hotel pickups at 06:00, 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, and 19:00 (check the website before your trip).
• Baggage: 1 piece up to 20 kg free, carry-on; excess baggage – extra fee (20–150 baht depending on weight).
Where to buy: online at 12go.asia (you can book a ticket and pay at supermarket counters if you don't have a foreign bank card) or at belltravelservice.com (Russian cards don't work), as well as at the company's counter at the North Station or at travel agencies on Pattaya's streets.

Bus No. 999 (Transport Co.) – the Cheapest, with Boarding on Sukhumvit

State bus No. 999 is the most budget-friendly option (from 122 baht). This is a passing route: it comes from the south (from Koh Chang piers), enters Pattaya along Sukhumvit Road, and makes four stops to pick up passengers: Thepprasit, South Pattaya, Central Pattaya, and North Bus Station. The last one is the final pickup point in the city; after that, the bus heads to the expressway to the airport.

Important point: you can't buy tickets right at the Sukhumvit stops – they're sold either online (via the carrier's website or aggregator) or at the North Station ticket counter. Since the bus is passing through, seats aren't guaranteed: if it arrives already full, you won't be allowed on, and you'll have to wait for the next departure (interval up to 4 hours) or find an alternative.

Schedule (approximate departure time from the south, at the North Station – plus 15–20 minutes): 06:30, 10:30, 14:30, and 16:30. Be sure to check the current information on the carrier's website before your trip.

Where it arrives: the bus doesn't go to the passenger terminal, but to the Suvarnabhumi Bus Terminal (Public Transportation Center) – a separate building a few minutes' drive from the terminal. From there, a free shuttle bus will take you to the check-in counters (runs 24/7, travel time about 5–10 minutes). More about Suvarnabhumi Bus Terminal.

Check the schedule and buy tickets on the carrier's official website: tcl99web.transport.co.th.

Taxi and Transfer

• 💰 Price: from 1200 baht (35.78 USD) per car
• 🕑 Travel time: 1.5–2 hours
• 📅 Operating hours: 24/7

• Taxi via Apps (Grab, Bolt, Maxim, InDrive) – fixed price, shown immediately in the app, from 1500 baht (44.72 USD). But don't wait until the last moment to order – sometimes you can wait 30 minutes for a request to be accepted on the cheapest fare.
• Street taxis and transfer counters – in Pattaya's tourist areas, there are many spots with "Taxi Service" signs. Prices are roughly the same: 1200–1500 baht (35.78–44.72 USD). You can order a few hours in advance or the day before; the car will come to your hotel at the agreed time.
• Transfer with Personal Meet-and-Greet – book in advance on Kiwitaxi or Intui.travel. The driver will come directly to your hotel. Price also from 1500 baht (44.72 USD) for an economy-class car.

Useful Departure Tips: Where to Buy Tickets and How Not to Be Late

Where and When to Buy Bus Tickets

Unlike the trip from the airport, where tickets are almost always available at Exit No. 8, the situation with departures from Pattaya is different. In high season or for evening departures, tickets sell out 1–2 days in advance. So we strongly advise not to put off buying until the last moment.

• Online: via rrcticket.com (No. 389) or the aggregator 12go.asia (all carriers). This is the most reliable way to secure a seat. The sites don't accept Russian cards, but on 12go you can book a ticket and pay for it with cash at supermarket counters.
• Offline at the station: come to the North Station or Jomtien Station 1–2 days before your flight and buy at the counter. If that's not possible, arrive 1–2 hours before the planned bus departure time (not the flight!). If the nearest departure is full, you'll have time to wait for the next one or, in the worst case, order a taxi.

Street Transfers and Taxis in Pattaya

All over the city, especially on Sukhumvit and near large hotels, you'll notice counters offering taxis and minivans to the airport. These are private drivers and companies. Taxi prices start at 1200 baht (35.78 USD) per car. The advantage is that you can arrange the exact time for the car to pick you up at your hotel. This is a decent option if you don't want to deal with apps, but compare the price with Grab – a street taxi often asks for 200–300 baht more than the app price.

Comparison of Options