1. Flight – Chiang Mai to Pattaya
2. Train – Chiang Mai to Pattaya
3. Bus – Chiang Mai to Pattaya
4. Taxi – Chiang Mai to Pattaya
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From Chiang Mai to Pattaya you can travel by plane, bus, train, car.
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- Travel distance from Chiang Mai to Pattaya is about 820 km by land and about 710 by plane to U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya Airport. The best and fast option how to reach Pattaya from Chiang Mai is to take a direct flight to U-Tapao Airport. U-Tapao Airport is about 40 km from Pattaya and is accessible by bus/minivan or taxi. Direct flight from Chiang Mai to Pattaya takes about 1.5 hour and it costs about $50-100/pp.
- Another popular travel option is to take a train to Pattaya via Bangkok. There are trains from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and from Bangkok to Pattaya. Travel by train from Chiang Mai to Pattaya takes about 15-21 hours. You can also travel to Pattaya by bus via Bangkok. Travel by bus/minivan to Pattaya from Chiang Mai takes about 13-17 hours and transfer costs about $20-40/pp. The most expensive option of getting to Pattaya from Chiang Mai is to travel by private car/taxi. Travel by private car to to Pattaya from Chiang Mai via Bangkok costs totally about $280-730/car.
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- Pattaya is one of the most favorite and visited tourist beach sites close to Bangkok. Pattay offers various beach resorts, hotels, tourist attractions, activities, boat trips and also a few historical sites. It is visited by thousands of foreign tourists every day, all the year. If you want to save your travel time you should take a flight to U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya Airport from Chiang Mai International Airport. Sometimes there are also cheap low-cost flights between Chiang Mai and U-Tapao Airport, but the flights schedule is very limited. From Pattaya you can go back to Bangkok, there are private minivans, cars, taxi or you can travel by train of Thai Railways. You can also travel by bus or private car to Pattaya from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok.
| Transfer Mode – Chiang Mai to Pattaya: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Plane (Direct Flight) | 1.5 hours | $50-100/pp |
| Train (via Bangkok) | 15-21 hours | $10-60/pp |
| Bus / Van (via Bangkok) | 13-17 hours | $25-45/pp |
| Private Car/Taxi (via Bangkok) | 8-16 hours | $280-730/car |
How do I get from Chiang Mai to Pattaya?
1. FLIGHT from Chiang Mai to Pattaya
The fastest and most convenient transfer option from Chiang Mai to Pattaya is a direct flight to U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya Airport from Chiang Mai International Airport. This airport is located approximately 40 km south of the city of Pattaya and between the city and the airport you can use a transfer by minivan/bus or private taxi.
The disadvantage of direct flights is the limited flight schedule and on some days there are no direct flights. Then an air and bus transfer via Bangkok is also an option. Direct flights from Chiang Mai to U-Tapao Airport are operated by Thai Lion Air or Thai Air Asia and are mostly Economy class flights.
Several Thai airlines operate flights to Bangkok, such as Bangkok Air, Thai VietJet, Hanh Air Systems, Thai Airways. A direct flight from Chiang Mai to U-Tapao Airport takes about 1.5 hours, but then you can go by minivan or car to the city of Pattaya, which takes about 1 hour.
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The total transfer time can therefore be approx. 6-7 hours. Even so, it is the fastest transport option between Chiang Mai and Pattaya. An air transfer from Chiang Mai to U-Tapao Airport costs in the range of $50-100/pp and a subsequent minivan transfer to the city of Pattaya about $10/pp, private cars are always a more expensive option.
Tickets to U-Tapao Airport and tickets from this airport to Pattaya can be easily searched and purchased online in advance, you need to buy a separate ticket and a separate minivan ticket to Pattaya.
2. TRAIN from Chiang Mai to Pattaya (via Bangkok)
The cheapest land transfer option from Chiang Mai to Pattaya is to travel by train via Bangkok. This transfer option has 2 steps and the total travel time by train to Pattaya can be approx. 15-21 hours. However, the travel time may vary, depending on the transfer to another train in Bangkok.
The disadvantage of this option is the fact that the train schedule from Bangkok to Pattaya is very limited. A train transfer from Chiang Mai to Pattaya will cost you about $10-60/pp, depending on whether you choose cheaper seats or sleepers to Bangkok. From Bangkok to Pattaya, you can use the cheap option in the form of seats.
On the route from Chiang Mai to Bangkok, it is advisable to use a sleeping bed, because it is a longer route. Trains depart from Chiang Mai Railway Station, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station. Then there is another train from Hua Lamphong Station to Pattaya Railway Station, see Thai Railway Map.
You can search and buy train tickets from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and from Bangkok to Pattaya online in advance. If you use a train transfer, you must purchase 2 separate tickets, 1 ticket for each route.
If you were unable to find tickets from Bangkok to Pattaya, you can purchase them at Hua Lamphong Train Station before boarding the train. As a result, a train transfer can be the cheapest way to get to Pattaya from Chiang Mai and is mainly suitable for ordinary low-cost travelers.
3. BUS from Chiang Mai to Pattaya (via Bangkok)
Another option for ground transfer from Chiang Mai to Pattaya is to travel by bus / minivan via Bangkok. This transfer option also has 2 steps and the total travel time by bus to Pattaya can be 13-17 hours, again this time can vary a little.
On the route to Bangkok, you can use the services of Sritawong Tour, Transport Co, Cherdchai Tour, Sombat Tour, Bangkok Busline, Bangkok Travel Plus and others. On the route from Bangkok to Pattaya, you can use buses and minivans from Roong Reuang Coach, GO Family, Bell Travel, Thai Sriram and others.
Most of the buses on offer are modern and air-conditioned. Buses depart from different places or stations in Chiang Mai and arrive at different places in Bangkok, the same applies to the route from Bangkok to Pattaya. You will see all information about departure points in Chiang Mai and Bangkok and arrival points in Bangkok and Pattaya when searching for tickets.
It is always advisable to arrive at the place of departure / bus station in advance, at least 30-60 minutes before the departure of the bus. A bus transfer from Chiang Mai to Pattaya can cost in total between $25-45/pp, that is the total price for both routes via Bangkok.
If you want to go by bus, you have to find and buy 2 tickets, i.e. 1 separate ticket for each route. You can easily search and buy these Pattaya tickets online ahead of time. The bus transfer between Chiang Mai and Pattaya is sought after mainly by regular solo and low-cost travelers, due to the lower price of the transfer.
4. TAXI / CAR from Chiang Mai to Pattaya
The most expensive but relatively convenient ground transfer option from Chiang Mai to Pattaya is private car/taxi with a driver. Companies such as Freedom Tour Taxi Service, Firstplan Transport Service, Bangkok Taxi24, Glassflower or Kim Transfers Thailand offer this direct transport option.
These companies offer regular smaller vehicles on this route, or even larger SUVs and minivans, for those traveling in a group of several people at once. Mainly minivans for 9-10 people are suitable for group travel. Transfer by private car/taxi from Chiang Mai to Pattaya takes about 8-16 hours, depending on the route operated.
The advantage is also that you can choose your departure point and time and arrival point in Pattaya, this can also save some of your time. You can leave, for example, from Chiang Mai Airport, from your hotel or from the train station. A private car/taxi transfer from Chiang Mai to Pattaya costs between $280-730/car, but these prices vary by car type.
Smaller classic cars are always cheaper than larger multi-passenger minivans. You can easily find and book your private car with driver to Pattaya online in advance. You can also use this option for transportation via Bangkok and split it into 2 routes. In such a case, there may be several companies offering these transfers on offer.
❓ FAQ – Traveling from Chiang Mai to Pattaya:
1. How to book tickets or flights from Chiang Mai to Pattaya?
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- Book and buy tickets and flights from Chiang Mai to Pattaya online on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can also book another tickets and routes, e.g. Chiang Mai > Bangkok, Bangkok > Pattaya…
2. What is the travel time to Pattaya from Chiang Mai?
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- Travel by plane (direct flight) from Chiang Mai to Pattaya takes about 1.5 hour.
- Travel by train from Chiang Mai to Pattaya (via Bangkok) takes about 15-21 hours.
- Travel by tourist bus/minivan from Chiang Mai to Pattaya (via Bangkok) takes about 13-17 hours.
- Travel by private car/taxi from Chiang Mai to Pattaya (via Bangkok) takes about 8-16 hours.
3. What is the travel distance to Pattaya from Chiang Mai?
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- Travel distance from Chiang Mai to Pattaya is about 820 km by land via Bangkok and about 710 km by plane.
4. How much does it cost to get from Chiang Mai to Pattaya?
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- Travel by plane (direct flight) from Chiang Mai to Pattaya (U-Tapao Airport) costs about $50-100/pp.
- Travel by train of Thai Railway from Chiang Mai to Pattaya (via Bangkok) costs about $10-60/pp.
- Travel by tourist bus / minivan from Chiang Mai to Pattaya (via Bangkok) costs about $25-45/pp.
- Travel by private car/taxi from Chiang Mai to Pattaya (via Bangkok) costs about $280-730/car.
5. Is there a direct train from Chiang Mai to Pattaya?
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- No, there is no direct train to Pattaya from Chiang Mai. This way of transport has 2 steps – first, you have to take a train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and second, you have to take another train from Bangkok to Pattaya.
6. What is the most cheapest way of transfer from Chiang Mai to Pattaya?
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- The most cheapest option how to reach Pattaya from Chiang Mai is to travel by train or bus.
7. What is the best option of transport from Chiang Mai to Pattaya?
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- The best way of transport to Pattaya from Chiang Mai is to take a direct flight to U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya Airport and from this airport you can travel by bus or private taxi to Pattaya town, it is about 40 km by bus.
8. Where you can travel from Pattaya and how?
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- From Pattaya you can travel to Koh Chang or Koh Kood. There is no railway and no flight to Trang, you have to travel by bus or private car and there are ferries and boats from Trang to Koh Chang and Koh Kood. If you are already in Pattaya, you can also visit Koh Larn. You can also go to Koh Phi Phi in southern Thailand.
9. Where to accommodate in Pattaya?
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- Pattaya has various accommodation facilities, there are cheap and luxury hotels, resorts or guesthouses for low-cost travelers. You can also find various private homes or apartments.
- You can book your hotel in Pattaya in Thailand easily online.
10. What are the transfer options in Thailand?
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- There are various ways of transfer in Thailand, you can use various tourist buses / vans, trains, private cars, boats and ferries or you can rent a motorbike or bicycle. Read this article: Transportation in Thailand.
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