City in Chonburi, Thailand
Getting around Pattaya
How to get around Pattaya
Baht buses loop Beach Road and Second Road for pocket change; Grab and motorbike taxis cover the rest.
Ways to get around Pattaya
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Baht bus (songthaew) | 10–20 THB | Hop on along Beach and Second Roads; press the buzzer to stop |
| Grab | About 80–180 THB for short trips | Reliable for Jomtien, Naklua and late nights |
| Motorbike taxi | About 40–100 THB | Agree the price first; helmets not always offered |
Ride-hailing apps in Pattaya
A 5 km ride costs about ฿80–180 ($2.4–5.4).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Grab | Most drivers; cars and motorbikes |
- Baht buses are cheapest; if a driver asks where you're going, it's a charter. Agree prices before any taxi ride.
Arriving in Pattaya
Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
Direct buses about 2 h, roughly 150–300 THB; taxi or Grab about 1,200–1,800 THB, 1.5–2 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Easy to rent at 200–300 THB a day; frequent police checkpoints fine riders without a motorcycle licence or helmet.
- Driving: on the left. Drive with your home licence plus a 1949-Convention IDP; scooters need the motorcycle category or police fine you.
- Onward travel in Thailand: Cheap domestic flights link main cities; overnight sleeper trains run Bangkok–Chiang Mai and south; VIP buses, minivans and ferries cover the rest.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Pattaya?
No. Use Grab instead.
What's the best way to get around Pattaya?
Baht buses loop Beach Road and Second Road for pocket change; Grab and motorbike taxis cover the rest.
How do I get from the airport to Pattaya?
Direct buses about 2 h, roughly 150–300 THB; taxi or Grab about 1,200–1,800 THB, 1.5–2 h.
Is Pattaya walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- State Railway of Thailand e-ticketing
- Airports of Thailand
- Pattaya City
- Bangkok Hospital Pattaya
- Grab Thailand service areas
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