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Pattaya to Don Mueang Airport Bus

Next bus

Times shown in Thailand local time.

10:00

Travel time

Around 3-3.5 hours155 km

Ticket price

Around 170 THB

Today's departures

07:00Next bus10:0014:3017:00

Schedule data

Source
Transport Co. via secondary sources
Last checked
2026-06-16
Source type
secondary booking / travel sources
Status
Partially verified
Ticket price note
Secondary source fare shown: around 170 THB per person.
Boarding note
Secondary sources point to Pattaya Sukhumvit Road Bus Station. Confirm the exact Pattaya boarding point before travel.
Data quality
secondary sources, needs official operator confirmation

Schedule based on secondary booking/travel sources. Confirm with the operator or station before travel.

What if the bus is full?

Popular departures can sell out around weekends, holidays, and late afternoon travel. If the next bus is full, ask at the counter for the following departure and compare bookable alternatives before you move to another station.

After the last bus

After the last scheduled bus, your realistic choices are usually a taxi, private transfer, or waiting until the next morning. For airport routes, avoid relying on the final bus before a flight and compare alternatives early.

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Bus vs taxi vs private transfer

The bus is usually the cheapest choice. Taxi and private transfer cost more, but they can be easier with luggage, late arrivals, or hotel-to-hotel travel. Always confirm the final price, tolls, pickup point, and luggage space before you go.

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Return route

Planning the way back now can save time later. Check the return route, station notes, first and last departures, and whether your destination in Bangkok is Ekkamai, Mo Chit, Suvarnabhumi, or Don Mueang.

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Station information
1

Pattaya Sukhumvit Road Bus Station

Best for Pattaya to Don Mueang Airport

Tip
  • From your hotel, first open Pattaya Sukhumvit Road Bus Station in Google Maps and check how far you are from Sukhumvit Road.
  • If your hotel is near Beach Road, Central Pattaya, South Pattaya, Naklua, Pratumnak, or Jomtien, the easiest door-to-door option with luggage is Grab/Bolt: commonly about 80-150 THB from Central Pattaya or Beach Road, and about 120-220 THB from Jomtien, Pratumnak, or Naklua depending on traffic and demand.
  • Songthaew/baht bus is cheapest at about 15-20 THB per ride, but you may need to walk to the main road, change routes, and keep an eye on Google Maps.

Pattaya Sukhumvit Road Bus Station

Sukhumvit Road area near the Pattaya bus boarding point. Confirm the exact stop before travel.
2

Don Mueang Airport

Best for Airport arrivals and the direct Pattaya bus

Tip
  • After arriving at Don Mueang, check your ticket first: Terminal 1 is for international flights and Terminal 2 is for domestic flights.
  • Go to the departures level and find your airline check-in row or self-service kiosk. Prepare passport or ID, ticket/booking, and baggage.
  • After check-in and bag drop, go through security. For international flights, continue through passport control/immigration after security.

Bus station area at Don Mueang Airport

Bus station area at Don Mueang Airport
Questions

Before you go

How long is the bus journey from Pattaya to Don Mueang Airport?

The scheduled trip is around 3 hours 25 minutes in secondary sources, but traffic can make it longer.

Where do I board the bus in Pattaya?

Secondary sources point to Pattaya Sukhumvit Road Bus Station. Confirm the exact boarding point before travel.

Should I leave extra time before my flight?

Yes. Leave a generous buffer for traffic, check-in, baggage, and airport security.

Are the bus times confirmed?

These times are based on secondary booking and travel sources. Confirm with the operator or station before travel.

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