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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Pattaya by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane CNX - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus bus
    3h 43m
    ฿1,583–4,216

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 8 Chiang Mai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    13h 26m
    ฿425–1,085

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    13h 8m
    ฿974–3,642

  4. Drive 811.4 km

    1. Drive from Chiang Mai to Pattayacar car 811.4 km
    9h 55m
    ฿3,050–4,405

  5. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane CNX - DMK
    2. Take the bus from Mo Chit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stopbus bus
    4h 40m
    ฿1,626–3,636

  6. Fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP)plane plane CNX - UTP
    2. Take the bus from Utapao Airport to Pattaya Bus Terminalbus bus
    3h 8m
    ฿3,606–13,803

  7. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus bus
    13h 57m
    ฿776–5,406

Chiang Mai to Pattaya by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration13h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket฿974Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Pattaya, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3 to Pattaya Pannipa via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Mochit New Van Terminal in around 13h 8m.

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