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How to get fromPattaya to Northern Thailandby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Pattaya to Northern Thailand by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane BKK - CNX
    4h 54m
    ฿1,941–4,612

  2. Minivan, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pattaya T-Tour Station to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
    15h 11m
    ฿760–1,540

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chiang Maitrain train 7 Hua Lamphong - Chiang Mai - Class II AC / ...
    13h 56m
    ฿806–1,692

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminalbus bus
    14h 43m
    ฿993–1,750

  5. Drive 835.2 km

    1. Drive from Pattaya to Northern Thailandcar car 835.2 km
    10h 15m
    ฿3,136–4,530

  6. Bus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from South Pattaya Wongsaithing Tour Bus Stop to Mo Chit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane DMK - CNX
    5h 11m
    ฿1,983–4,173

  7. Bus to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Bus Terminal to Utapao Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane UTP - CNX
    3h 41m
    ฿3,662–14,828

  8. Bus to Hua Hin Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya North Bus Station to New Hua Hin Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Hua Hin Airport (HHQ) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)plane plane HHQ - CNX
    8h 20m
    ฿2,653–5,850

  9. Bus via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Mochit New Van Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Chiang Mai Bus Terminal 3bus bus
    15h 7m
    ฿1,143–1,750

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) flights

Calendar180Weekly Planes
Duration1h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,318Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 754.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Pattaya, Thailand and Northern Thailand?

You can take a bus from Pattaya Pannipa to Northern Thailand via Mochit New Van Terminal, Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal, Chiang Mai, and Mae Jo in around 14h 43m.

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