What is the cheapest way to get from Pattaya to Big Buddha?

The cheapest way to get from Pattaya to Big Buddha is to bus which costs ฿1713 and takes 18h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pattaya to Big Buddha?

The fastest way to get from Pattaya to Big Buddha is to bus and fly which takes 2h 50m and costs ฿3300 - ฿12000.

Is there a direct bus between Pattaya and Big Buddha?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pattaya Boonsiri Office and arriving at Bangrak Seatran Pier. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 30m.

Is there a direct ferry between Pattaya and Big Buddha?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Pattaya Boonsiri Office and arriving at Bangrak Seatran Pier. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Pattaya and Big Buddha?

No, there is no direct train from Pattaya to Big Buddha. However, there are services departing from Pattaya and arriving at Lomprayah Nathon Pier via Arl Lat Krabang, Mrt Phetchaburi and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Pattaya to Big Buddha?

The distance between Pattaya and Big Buddha is 407 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Pattaya to Big Buddha?

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How do I travel from Pattaya to Big Buddha without a car?

The best way to get from Pattaya to Big Buddha without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 11h 56m and costs ฿2100 - ฿3000.

How long does it take to get from Pattaya to Big Buddha?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Pattaya to Big Buddha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pattaya to Big Buddha bus from?

Pattaya to Big Buddha bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, depart from Pattaya Boonsiri Office station.

Where do I catch the Pattaya to Big Buddha train from?

Pattaya to Big Buddha train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Pattaya station.

Train or bus from Pattaya to Big Buddha?

The best way to get from Pattaya to Big Buddha is to train which takes 16h 30m and costs ฿2200 - ฿4200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1713 and takes 18h 40m.

Where does the Pattaya to Big Buddha bus arrive?

Pattaya to Big Buddha bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, arrive at Bangrak Seatran Pier station.

Where does the Pattaya to Big Buddha train arrive?

Pattaya to Big Buddha train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Lat Krabang station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Pattaya to Big Buddha?

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Where can I stay near Big Buddha?

There are 3474+ hotels available in Big Buddha.

Pattaya to Big Buddha - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Pattaya to Big Buddha by bus, plane, ferry, train, car, or car ferry

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Bus to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Pattaya Bus Terminal to Utapao Airportbus
2. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane UTP - USM
2h 50m
฿3,382–11,628
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus Pattaya Boonsiri Office - Bangrak Seatran Pier
18h 40m
฿1,713
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pattaya Klang to Bangkok Eastern Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry
3. Take the ferry from Mae Haad Koh Tao to Lomprayah Bangrak Pierferry
11h 56m
฿2,153–2,913
Train
1. Take the train from Pattaya to Lat Krabangtrain 888
2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Lomprayah Nathon Piertrain Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Lomprayah Nathon Pier
16h 30m
฿2,261–4,185
Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus
2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane BKK - USM
4h 13m
฿3,035–9,573
Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane DMK - USM
5h
฿4,404–14,673
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Bangrak Seatran Pierferry Pattaya Boonsiri Office - Bangrak Seatran Pier
18h 40m
฿2,607
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Pattaya to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercar
2. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Lipa Noi Piercarferry
13h 23m
฿4,121–5,903

Pattaya to Big Buddha by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

18h 40mAverage Duration

฿1,713Cheapest Price

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Distance: 407.5 km
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Pattaya, Thailand and Big Buddha, Surat Thani, Thailand?

You can take a train from Pattaya to Big Buddha via Arl Lat Krabang, Arl Makkasan, Mrt Phetchaburi, Mrt Bang Sue, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and Lomprayah Nathon Pier in around 16h 30m. Alternatively, Boonsiri Ferry operates a bus from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Bangrak Seatran Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,713 and the journey takes 18h 30m.

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