Taking a train from Bangkok to Pattaya is one of the options for traveling on the route from the capital city to the famous beach destination. As the selection of departure times is very limited and the journey is much longer, train to Pattaya is not very popular. But if you're planning such a trip, discover Bangkok to Pattaya train timetable, ticket price and other tips.
Bangkok to Pattaya Train Service
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is offering Eastern Line weekend train from Bangkok to Pattaya and Sattahip. This air-conditioned train was first introduced in 2018.
The weekend train to Pattaya is the Special Diesel Train No. 997/998 Bangkok - Ban Phlu Ta Luang - Bangkok.
There's also an ordinary train No. 283 that departs from Bangkok to Pattaya daily.
Bangkok to Pattaya Train Timetable
The special train from Bangkok to Pattaya operates on Saturday / Sunday only.
Train No. 997: Bangkok - Pattaya - Ban Phlu Ta Luang
The train departs from Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok at 6:45 and is scheduled to reach Pattaya at 9:13. Next it goes to Ban Phlu Ta Luang in Sattahip district of Chonburi province, which is the final stop. The final destination should be reached at 9:50.
Full Bangkok to Pattaya train timetable:
06:45 Bangkok
06:59 Makkasan
07:07 Khlong Tan
07:15 Huamark
07:28 Ladkrabang
07:33 Hua Takhe
08:01 Chachoengsao Junction
08:36 Chonburi
08:54 Sriracha Junction
09:13 Pattaya
09:24 Pattaya Floating Market
09:33 Wat Yan Sang Wararam
09:38 Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden
09:50 Ban Phlu Ta Luang
Train No. 998: Ban Phlu Ta Luang - Pattaya - Bangkok
For the return trip, the train departs Ban Phlu Ta Luang at 15:50 and is scheduled to reach Pattaya at 16:26 and arrive at the final station in Bangkok at 18:32.
Full Pattaya to Bangkok train timetable:
15:50 Ban Phlu Ta Luang
16:00 Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden
16:05 Wat Yan Sang Wararam
16:15 Pattaya Floating Market
16:26 Pattaya
16:45 Sriracha Junction
17:03 Chonburi
17:36 Chachoengsao Junction
18:05 Hua Takhe
18:11 Ladkrabang
18:25 Huamark
18:32 Khlong Tan
18:38 Makkasan
18:55 Bangkok
Train No. 283: Bangkok - Pattaya
The ordinary train No. 283 departs from Bangkok to Pattaya daily. The train departs Hua Lamphong Railway Station at 06:55 and arrives at Pattaya Station at 10:34 (or slightly later as trains tend to get delayed).
Bangkok to Pattaya Train Ticket Price
Weekend train ticket price from Bangkok to Pattaya and between different destinations on the route:
- From Bangkok to any of the stations between Chonburi and Baan Plu Ta Luang (including Sriracha Junction and Pattaya): 170 THB
- From Bangkok to Chachoengsao Junction: 80 THB
- From Chachoengsao Junction to any of the stations between Chonburi and Baan Plu Ta Luang: 90 THB
- From Sriracha Junction to any of the stations between Pattaya Station and Baan Plu Ta Luang Station: 50 THB
Train Ticket Reservation
Bangkok to Pattaya train ticket reservation timings are the following:
- Train ticket for a trip from Bangkok to the stations between Chonburi and Ban Phlu Ta Luang (including Sriracha Junction and Pattaya) can be booked 60 days in advance.
- Train ticket for a trip from Bangkok to Chachoengsao Junction can be booked up to 2 days in advance.
- Train ticket for a trip from Chachoengsao Junction to any of the stations between Chonburi and Ban Phlu Ta Luang can be booked 60 days in advance.
- Train ticket for a trip from Sriracha to any of the stations between Pattaya and Ban Plu Ta Luang can be bought on the day of travel. The seats are not specified.
Tickets for the ordinary train from Bangkok to Pattaya can be bought on the day of travel at the station.
As the seats on the weekend train from Bangkok to Pattaya are quite limited, it is recommended to book tickets in advance. Tickets can be conveniently booked online here:
Bangkok to Pattaya Train Tickets
Pattaya to Bangkok Train Tickets
Transportation from Train Station
All the main stations on the route have public transport connecting the station with the town and tourist destinations:
At Sriracha Junction, there are taxis and motorbike taxis waiting to bring you to the pier for taking a boat to Koh Si Chang
At Pattaya Station, there are songtaews running to Pattaya Beach and Bali Hai Pier (boats to Koh Larn)
At Pattaya Floating Market, there are songtaews to and from Wat Yan Sang Wararam and Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden
At Ban Phlu Ta Luang Station, there are songtaews to Sattahip.
Tips
If you are planning to travel Pattaya Floating Market or Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, make sure to book discounted tickets online before getting there as it will be much cheaper:
Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden
Other transportation options for traveling between Bangkok and Pattaya are detailed here: How to travel from Bangkok to Pattaya.
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