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How to get fromCape Town to Pattayaby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Cape Town to Pattaya by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CPT - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 11m
    ฿12,464–19,615

  2. Fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP)plane plane CPT - UTP
    2. Take the bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminalbus bus
    22h 40m
    ฿28,464–80,595

  3. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CPT - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus bus
    21h 3m
    ฿15,481–44,645

  4. Fly to Trat Airport, Private Transfer, bus

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Trat Airport (TDX)plane plane CPT - 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
    26h 55m
    ฿20,621–49,802

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration19h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket฿11,171Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,295.4 km
  • Duration: 19h 11m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Pattaya, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Pattaya. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT 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 taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT 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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