There are 7 ways to get from Cha-am to Pattaya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Minivan, bus via Bangkok
best- Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminal to Pattaya Klangbus
6h 22m฿427–504Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 170
- Take the train from Lat Krabang to Pattayatrain 887
7h฿163–2,309Train, bus
- Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 170
- Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus
6h 27m฿340–838Drive 291 km
- Drive from Cha-am to Pattayacar 291 km
3h 39m฿1,115–1,610Taxi
- Take the taxi from Cha-am to Pattayataxi 291 km
3h 39m฿3,200–3,900Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
- Take the bus from Opposite Southern Bus Terminal Taling Chan to Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus
7h 2m฿387–403Bus
- Take the bus from Cha Am to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Pattaya Bus Terminalbus
7h 14m฿440–575
Cha-am to Pattaya by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cha-am to Pattaya is to Minivan and bus which costs ฿380 - ฿410 and takes 7h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Cha-am to Pattaya is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Cha-am to Pattaya. However, there are services departing from Cha-am and arriving at Pattaya Klang via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Cha-am to Pattaya. However, there are services departing from Ban Chaam and arriving at Pattaya via Mrt Bang Sue, Arl Makkasan and Lat Krabang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Cha-am and Pattaya is 313 km. The road distance is 291 km.
The best way to get from Cha-am to Pattaya without a car is to Minivan and bus via Bangkok which takes 6h 22m and costs ฿420 - ฿550.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Cha-am to Pattaya, including transfers.
Cha-am to Pattaya bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Cha-am station.
Cha-am to Pattaya train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Ban Chaam station.
The best way to get from Cha-am to Pattaya is to Minivan and bus via Bangkok which takes 6h 22m and costs ฿420 - ฿550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿160 - ฿2400 and takes 7h.
What companies run services between Cha-am, Thailand and Pattaya, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Cha-am to Pattaya Klang via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Major Ekamai, and Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminal in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ban Chaam to Pattaya via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Mrt Bang Sue, Mrt Phetchaburi, Arl Makkasan, and Lat Krabang in around 7h.
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿85–470
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿85–470
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Lat Krabang to Pattaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿170
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Lat Krabang to Pattaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ฿40–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
Bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
Bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
- [email protected]
- Website
- T Tour Transport
Bus from Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminal to Pattaya Klang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿230–300
- Schedules at
- T Tour Transport
Bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿230–340
- Schedules at
- T Tour Transport
- Phone
- +66 2-405-9789
- Website
- Thai Smile Bus
Bus from Opposite Southern Bus Terminal Taling Chan to Front Mochit 2 Intercty Van Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿17–23
- Schedules at
- Thai Smile Bus
- Phone
- +66 2 747 4307
- [email protected]
- Website
- Roong Reuang Coach
Bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Pattaya Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿200–280
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Roong Reuang Coach
- Phone
- +66 8-6832-6338
- Website
- 12go.com
Bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Pattaya Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿190–240
- Book at
- 12go.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Estimated price
- ฿3,200–3,900
Bangkok Taxi 24
- Phone
- +66 95 957 0302
Bliss Travel
- Phone
- +66 96 924 1918
- Website
- taxiservicehuahin.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Thai Happy Taxi
- Phone
- +66 84 115 8210
- Website
- thaihappytaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Cha-am to Pattaya bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok station.
Cha-am to Pattaya train services, operated by Thai Railway, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cha-am to Pattaya is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Cha-am to Pattaya.
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