Getting to Pattaya

[Cymro81 0]

Im planning on spending a few days up north and then working my way down to BKK/Pattaya area (1st timer). What's the best/cheapest way to do this?

Also, as others have mentioned, looking for some good places for a pint once I get into Pattaya as have been in a dry country for the past 6 months!!

Hwyl!

[Cennn3 0]

I would think the cheapest way would be to get a bus to Bangkok and then get one to Pattaya. This would take a long time depending how far north you are. You could always fly.

[orientaltaffy 0]

Hwyl if time isnt an issue you could take the train (about 10 hours) to Bkk then a bus to Pattaya from Ekamai for about 90baht but the best and quickest way to go would be to fly to Bkk (about £15 I think) then taxi to Pty, I wouldn't want to lose anymore time than necessary travelling when I could be drinking/shagging

[JohnnyK 28]

Im planning on spending a few days up north and then working my way down to BKK/Pattaya area (1st timer). What's the best/cheapest way to do this?

Also, as others have mentioned, looking for some good places for a pint once I get into Pattaya as have been in a dry country for the past 6 months!!

Hwyl!

google air asia for cheap flights.

from chiang mai or nong kai overnight train to BKK works well. cheap and you get a good bed. transport and sleep all in for about 12 pounds.

[spacebass 0]

You can get a bus direct to Pattaya from Chiang Mai (about 750bht VIP bus don't take anything else) or Chiang Rai. On the VIP bus you get a good bit of legroom and the seat reclines a long way and you get some food orange juice and water.

 

Chiang Mai took me 13 hrs going stopped in Phitsanulok for a bowl of soup on the house. Unbelievably I do not believe the train is any quicker especially as you have to muck about transferring in Bangkok but is supposed to be more comfortable.

 

The bus arrives in Pattaya at the Bus station on Sukumvit Road.

Edited March 15, 2006 by spacebass