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How to get fromCairns to Pattayaby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Cairns to Pattaya by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CNS - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 23m
    ฿12,480–24,529

  2. Fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP)plane plane CNS - UTP
    2. Take the bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminalbus bus
    24h 58m
    ฿18,353–113,406

  3. Fly to Trat Airport, Private Transfer, bus

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Trat Airport (TDX)plane plane CNS - TDX
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Ao Thammachat Pier to Utapao Airportshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminalbus bus
    29h 7m
    ฿20,008–46,688

Cairns (CNS) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration16h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket฿9,247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,129.7 km
  • Duration: 19h 23m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Pattaya, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Pattaya. However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), walk to Nong Prue, Suvarnabhumi Airport, then take the bus to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP), walk to Utapao Airport, then take the bus to Pattaya Bus Terminal.

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