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Pattaya to Bangkok Bus

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Times shown in Thailand local time.

14:00

Available to: Mochit / Ekkamai

Travel time

Around 2-3 hours150 km

Ticket price

148-158 THB per seat

Today's departures

Pattaya to Mochit

158 THB per seat

05:0007:3009:0010:0011:0012:0013:00Next bus14:0015:0016:0017:0018:00

Pattaya to Ekkamai

148 THB per seat

04:3008:0009:0010:0011:0012:0013:00Next bus14:0015:0016:0017:0018:0019:0020:0022:00

Schedule data

Source: Pattaya Bus / Roong Reuang Coach
Last checked: 2026-06-16
Source type: official operator website
Status: Partially verified
Ticket price note: Fares published by the operator: 158 THB to Mochit and 148 THB to Ekkamai per seat.
Data quality: Official source, manually verified

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Station information

North Pattaya Bus Terminal

Best for Pattaya city

Tip

From your hotel, open North Pattaya Bus Terminal in Google Maps first and check whether you are in Central Pattaya, Beach Road, Jomtien, Pratumnak, Naklua, or near Terminal 21.
With light luggage, songthaew/baht bus is cheapest: about 15 THB within the same city zone and about 20 THB when crossing from Jomtien or Naklua; allow about 20-45 minutes because you may need to change routes or walk from the main road.
With suitcases, rain, heat, or a tight bus departure, use Grab/Bolt: commonly about 80-150 THB from Central Pattaya or Terminal 21, 100-180 THB from Beach Road/Pratumnak, and 150-250 THB from Jomtien or far Naklua, depending on traffic and demand.
A private taxi or chartered songthaew should be agreed before boarding; expect roughly 120-250 THB from central areas and 200-350 THB from Jomtien or far Naklua. Leave 45-60 minutes before your bus from central Pattaya, and 60-90 minutes before from Jomtien, Pratumnak, or Naklua.

North Pattaya Bus Station entrance and terminal driveway. — Main bus station area in North Pattaya.

Buses and boarding area at Pattaya Bus Station. — Boarding areas may change. Check signs at the station.

Roong Reuang Coach bus at Pattaya Bus Station. — Boarding areas may change. Check signs at the station.

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North Pattaya Bus Station

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Mo Chit Bus Terminal

Best for Northern Bangkok

Tip

After getting off at Mo Chit 2, first open your hotel address in Google Maps and choose whether you need Sukhumvit, Siam, Silom, Riverside, Khao San, or Don Mueang.
For the cheapest city access, go to BTS Mo Chit or MRT Chatuchak Park; they are about 2 km from the terminal. Take a short taxi/Grab or motorcycle taxi to the station, then continue by BTS/MRT. BTS is usually about 17-65 THB and MRT about 17-45 THB depending on distance.
With luggage, rain, heat, or late arrival, use Grab/Bolt or taxi directly from the terminal. Expect roughly 120-250 THB to Sukhumvit/Siam, 180-350 THB to Silom/Riverside, and 180-350 THB to Khao San depending on traffic and demand.
If using a street taxi, ask for the meter or agree the price before getting in. Bangkok traffic can be heavy, so BTS/MRT is often safer for Sukhumvit, Siam, Silom, and shopping areas.

Front entrance area of Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal in Bangkok. — Use this photo to recognize the terminal entrance.

Ticket booth area inside Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal. — Look for the ticket counters inside the terminal.

Departure platform area at Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal. — Boarding areas may change. Check signs at the station.

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Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal

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Bangkok Ekkamai Bus Terminal

Best for Central Bangkok

Tip

After getting off at Ekkamai Bus Terminal, first open your hotel address in Google Maps and check whether you need Sukhumvit, Siam, Silom, Riverside, Khao San, or the airport rail link.
For most city hotels, BTS is the easiest option: Ekkamai BTS Station is next to the terminal. Walk to BTS Ekkamai Exit 2 and continue on the Sukhumvit/Green Line. BTS fares are usually about 17-65 THB depending on distance.
Use BTS for Sukhumvit, Asok, Nana, Phrom Phong, Siam, and shopping areas. For Silom, change at Siam to the Silom Line, or go to Asok/Sukhumvit and connect with MRT if that is closer to your hotel.
With heavy luggage, rain, or if you stay near Khao San/Riverside, use Grab/Bolt or metered taxi. Expect roughly 80-180 THB to nearby Sukhumvit/Siam, 150-300 THB to Silom/Riverside, and 180-350 THB to Khao San depending on traffic. Ask for the meter or agree the fare before getting in.