train to pattaya

[gavo 1]

can any one give me any info on

the train route from bkk to pattaya ???

 

what is it like compared with a bus ride on the aircon bus.

 

i was just thinking if it would be a chance to see a little

of life in thai ???

 

cheers

[Colin 0]

Ordinary train no.283 leaves Bangkok Hualumphong at 06:55 and Makkasan at 07:08 arriving Pattaya at 10:31.

 

It is 3rd class only so expect hard wooden seats, or slightly padded plastic covers in newer rolling stock.

 

The fare is 31 baht.

 

I think it's a good way to soak up some Thai atmosphere, but not being fond of early mornings, I'd rather take the train back to Bangkok. Train no.284 leaves Pattaya at 14:50, arriving Makkasan 17:56 and Hualumphong at 18:10.

 

All this compares with the air con bus from/to Ekamai costing 90 baht and taking 2 hours.

 

Cheers

 

Colin