The new bus route from Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya is designed to cater to the needs of travelers who want to travel between Don Mueang Airport (DMK) and Pattaya quickly and inexpensively. Discover everything you need to know about the bus from Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya: stops, timetable, and ticket price.
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Bus from Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya
Offered by the governmental company Bus 999, the bus from Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya is a great choice if you arrive by flight to Bangkok's second airport (DMK) and want to transfer to Pattaya directly.
By taking this bus, you don’t have to waste time taking the A1 bus or taxi to Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal, which is the nearest bus station for boarding the intercity bus to Pattaya. Now travelers are able to just take this direct bus at Don Mueang Airport and arrive in Pattaya with a hassle-free experience.
Although it starts at the airport, this bus does not only serve passengers disembarking from a plane. All other passengers who are staying in the Don Mueang area and want to go to Pattaya can use this bus service. There are now 12 bus trips per day, 6 outbound trips per day, and 6 return trips per day. The buses only stop at designated points.
The bus service on the route from DMK Airport to Pattaya is provided with first-class air-conditioned buses with 36 seats.
Don Mueang Airport - Pattaya Bus Route
The route starts at Don Mueang Airport (DMK) in Bangkok and goes along Sukhumvit Road, with 4 drop-off points in Pattaya along Sukhumvit Road.
Don Mueang Airport-Pattaya
Pick-up point:
Don Mueang Airport, Service Hall Building next to the International Passenger Terminal, Building 1, on the north side of DMK Airport (parking lots 4-5).
Drop-off points:
North Pattaya Intersection, Sukhumvit Road (near North Pattaya Road)
Central Pattaya Intersection, Sukhumvit Road (near Central Pattaya Road)
South Pattaya Intersection, Sukhumvit Road (near South Pattaya Road)
Thepprasit Intersection, Sukhumvit Road (near Thepprasit Road)
Normally, there are tuk-tuks and taxis waiting at the bus drop-off points to take passengers to their destinations in Pattaya.
Pattaya-Don Mueang Airport
Pick-up point:
Pattaya, Sukhumvit Road, near Soi Sukhumvit Pattaya 45 (Google Maps).
Drop-off point:
Service Hall Building next to the International Passenger Terminal of Don Mueang Airport.
Don Mueang Airport - Pattaya Bus Timetable
After the latest update in June 2026, the bus departure times from Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya are at 06:30, 07:30, 10:30, 12:00, 13:30, and 17:30 (6 trips per day).
For the bus from Pattaya to DMK Airport, the bus departure times are at 07:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:30, 16:00, and 17:00 (6 trips per day).
The distance from Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya is 162 kilometers, and the estimated travel time is approximately 2.5 hours.
In case the bus departure timetable is not suitable for your travel plans but you still want to travel to Pattaya directly, book online a private transfer from DMK Airport to Pattaya and enjoy a comfortable ride all the way to your hotel in the seaside city.
Don Mueang Airport - Pattaya Bus Ticket Price
In 2026, the airport bus fare was increased and now is set at 167 THB, making it a really affordable option for getting to the seaside resort directly from the airport. When booked online, the tickets are slightly more expensive. However, the online reservation helps you guarantee a seat on the bus, as departures are limited.
You can conveniently book bus tickets online here: Don Mueang - Pattaya Bus Tickets.
If you decide to buy tickets at the airport, there are 2 ticket sales points at Don Mueang Airport:
- 1st floor, Gate 2, Terminal 1 (International Passenger Terminal)
- 2nd floor, Gate 11, Terminal 2 (Domestic Passenger Terminal)
Other Bangkok to Pattaya Travel Options
If you don't mind transferring, you can get from Don Mueang Airport into the city and continue your trip to Pattaya from there. You can reach the city from the airport by using the SRT Red Line train, one of the DMK Airport buses, or a Bangkok taxi.
The best way for getting to Pattaya depends on your preferences. If you are not planning to stay there overnight, you can simply visit the resort city on a day trip from Bangkok. Otherwise, you can choose from 4 main transportation options that are the following:
Bus from Mochit Bus Terminal, Ekkamai Bus Terminal, or Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Minivan from Mochit Van Terminal, Ekkamai Bus Terminal, Khao San Road, or Sai Tai Mai Bus Terminal.
Train from Hua Lamphong Railway Station (only 1-2 trains a day, departing in the morning).
Taxi from anywhere in Bangkok to your hotel in Pattaya (a much better and more reliable option is booking a private transfer).
Book your tickets for a trip from Bangkok to Pattaya online here: Transport tickets to Pattaya.
To help you choose the right transportation for a combined trip from Don Mueang Airport to Pattaya, we've detailed how to get from Bangkok to Pattaya by bus, minivan, train, taxi, or tour.
Tips
Stay connected since your arrival at DMK Airport by getting a discounted Thailand SIM card. If your mobile phone is eSIM compatible, simply get eSIM Thailand by instant email delivery and use it right after landing in Bangkok.
Suvarnabhumi Airport-Pattaya and Don Mueang Airport-Hua Hin are the other new routes opened by the 999 Bus Company.
More information about the facilities at DMK airport can be found here: Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
