The new bus route from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya is designed to cater to the needs of travelers who want to travel between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Pattaya quickly and inexpensively. Discover everything you need to know about the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya: stops, timetable, and ticket price.
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Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya
Offered by the governmental company Bus 999 from March 2025, the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya is a good choice if you arrive by flight to the main airport in Bangkok (BKK) and want to transfer to Pattaya directly.
By taking this bus, you can save some money, as it's a cheaper alternative to Roong Reuang Coach, which is currently offering the service of a bus from BKK Airport to Pattaya (Jomtien).
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 Suvarnabhumi area and want to go to Pattaya can use this bus service. There are 8 bus trips per day, 4 outbound trips per day, and 4 return trips per day. The buses only stop at designated points.
The bus on the route from BKK Airport to Pattaya is a 1st-class, air-conditioned bus with 36 seats.
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Suvarnabhumi Airport - Pattaya Bus Route
The route starts at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok and goes along Sukhumvit Road, with 4 drop-off points in Pattaya along Sukhumvit Road.
Suvarnabhumi Airport-Pattaya
Pick-up point:
Drop-off point:
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-Suvarnabhumi Airport
Pick-up point:
Pattaya, Sukhumvit Road, near Soi Sukhumvit Pattaya 45 (Google Map).
Drop-off point:
Suvarnabhumi Bus Terminal
Suvarnabhumi Airport - Pattaya Bus Timetable
The bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya by the company Bus 999 started operating on 8 March 2025, with 4 daily departures in each direction.
Currently, the scheduled departure times from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya are at 07:30, 11:30, 13:30, and 17:30 (4 trips per day).
For the bus from Pattaya to BKK Airport, the scheduled departure times are at 06:30, 10:30, 14:30, and 16:30 (4 trips per day).
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya is 127 kilometers, so the estimated travel time is approximately 2 hours.
In case the bus departure timetable is not suitable for your travel plans but you still want to travel to Pattaya directly, check timetables of other buses from BKK Airport to Pattaya or book online a private transfer from BKK Airport to Pattaya and enjoy a comfortable ride all the way to your hotel in the seaside city.
Suvarnabhumi Airport - Pattaya Bus Ticket Price
The airport bus fare is set at 122 THB, making it the most affordable option for getting to the seaside resort directly from the airport. When booked online, the tickets are slightly more expensive, but the online reservation helps you guarantee a seat on the bus, as departures are very limited.
Bus tickets can be conveniently booked online here: Suvarnabhumi - Pattaya Bus Tickets.
If you decide to buy tickets at the airport, there are 2 ticket sales points at Suvarnabhumi Airport:
- Gate 8, 1st floor of the airport passenger terminal (pink counter)
- Ticket office at Suvarnabhumi Bus Terminal
999 Bus vs. Roong Reuang Coach
As the new governmental 999 Bus is an alternative to the currently operating Roong Reuang Coach, when deciding on which bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya is the most suitable for your travel plan, you should consider the following:
- Departure schedule
- Drop-off point in Pattaya
- Ticket price
The timetable of Roong Reuang Coach bus departures is much more extensive, as their buses leave from BKK Airport to Pattaya every hour from 06:00 to 22:00. As the 999 bus only has 4 bus departures a day (at least for the start), you might need to wait much longer for the next departure and won't be able to take it after 17:30 (the last bus departure).
The convenience of the drop-off point in Pattaya depends on the location of your hotel in Pattaya. The Roong Reuang Coach bus brings passengers from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Jomtien Bus Station, so it's more convenient if you are staying in Jomtien Beach or South Pattaya. As there are several bus stops of the 999 bus on Sukhumvit Road, they might be more convenient for travelers who stay in Central Pattaya or North Pattaya.
If the departure schedule and drop-off points are equally convenient, you might prefer 999 Bus, as its ticket price is lower than the bus fare of Roong Reuang Coach.
Bangkok to Pattaya Travel Options
If you are staying in one of Bangkok's best areas that are not really close to the airport, you don't need to go to Suvarnabhumi Airport to take a bus to Pattaya from there. There are plenty of options for getting to the seaside city from different areas of Bangkok.
The best way for getting to Pattaya depends on your preferences. If you are not planning to stay there overnight, the resort city can be simply visited on a day trip from Bangkok. Otherwise, you can choose from 4 main transportation options that are the following:
Bus from Ekkamai Bus Terminal, Mochit Bus Terminal, or Don Mueang Airport (DMK).
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).
Tickets for a trip from Bangkok to Pattaya can be booked online here: Transport tickets to Pattaya.
To help you choose the right transportation for a trip 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 BKK Airport by getting a cheaper Thailand SIM card with unlimited Internet here: SIM Card for Thailand (Airport Pick Up). Otherwise, if your mobile phone is eSIM compatible, you can get eSIM Thailand by instant email delivery and use it right after landing in Bangkok.
Don Mueang 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 BKK airport can be found here: Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK).
