To reach Pattaya

By car
Daily taxi service to Pattaya from Don Muang Airport, Bangkok by direct expressway is available at 9am, 12noon and 7pm. The time taken for the journey is about 2.5hrs and the fare is 280 baht. For reservation, contact Thai limousine service, Thai Airways, Arrival lounge, Don Muang Airport, Bangkok. Telephone: 02-535-2801, 02-535-2803(Bangkok), 038-423140-1(Pattaya)

Regular individual taxi services are available from Bangkok Airport to Pattaya. The fare one way will be between 1500 to 2000 baht.

By bus
Air-conditioned buses
From the Bangkok Airport to Pattaya: Daily services at 9am, 12noon and 7pm, Fare: 180 Baht, for reservation, contact: Thai Airways, Arrival lounge, Bangkok Airport, Telephone: 02-535-2801, 535-2803, Pattaya 038-423-140

From any hotel in Bangkok to Pattaya: Daily services at 9am, 11.30am and 2.30pm, Fare: 200 baht, for reservation, contact: Bell Travel, Telephone: 02-747-4675-6

From Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) to Pattaya Bus Station on North Pattaya Road: Daily services from 5am till 10pm, every 30 minutes, Fare: 66 baht, for reservation contact: Rung Ruang Tour, Telephone: 02-390-1230

From Northern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit) to the Pattaya Bus Station on North Pattaya Road: Daily services from 5am till 7pm, every 30 minutes, Fare: 67 Baht (from Pattaya to Airport 150 Baht), for reservation, contact: Rung Rung Tour, Telephone: 02-271-2962

Non-air-conditioned buses
From Eastern Bus Terminal to Pattaya: Daily services from 5am till 9pm, every 30 minutes, Fare: 37 baht, Telephone: 02-391-2504

By Train

Pattaya city railway station is located on the north side of Sukhumvit Road near Siam Country Club. There is a daily train from Bangkok Railway Station (Hualamphong) to Pattaya, which starts at 7am and takes 5 hrs to reach the destination. Telephone: (66-2) 223-7010, 223-7020

By Air

Pattaya has an airport, U-Tapao Airport, located at Sattahip. It is 30kms away from Pattaya. Bangkok Airways operates the present flights to and from Koh Samui. The airport lies within the military base and is not a very popular choice with passengers. Telephone: 245595-7, 245599

Moving Around Pattaya

By Songthaew or minibus

This is the most convenient means of transport in Pattaya. It runs frequently along the Beach Road and Pattaya 2 Road in a circular route in counterclockwise direction. Fares are 5 baht and 10 baht per person. For traveling beyond the main bay, the fare is negotiable and is anywhere from 50 to 100 baht.

By rental car, jeep or motorcycle

For more freedom and for leisurely travel, renting cars, jeeps or motorcycle is the option. Places where these are rented are aplenty on Pattaya roads. It is advisable to compare the prices at a few shops before renting the vehicle. An international driver license is needed to drive the vehicle here. For motorcycles, wearing helmet is mandatory. It is strongly advised to take insurance coverage for the vehicle. As there are many cheats operating in the field to dupe the unsuspecting tourists, better check the vehicle for damages and malfunctions and record them in the receipt before renting them. In case of duping, contact Tourist Police. Motorcycle rentals start from 150 baht for 100cc bikes per day.