1. Bus/Van to Ayutthaya
2. Train to Ayutthaya
3. Taxi to Ayutthaya
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From Pattaya to Ayutthaya you can travel by bus/van, train, taxi, car.
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- The distance from Pattaya to Ayutthaya is approximately 225 km by bus or train via Bangkok in Thailand. The preferred option for traveling from Pattaya to Ayutthaya is by bus or minivan. This mode of transportation typically takes about 5-7 hours with a stopover in Bangkok. Bus tickets range from $10 to $23 per person, making it an affordable choice. Another option is to take a train to Ayutthaya with a stopover in Bangkok, as there is no direct train route between Pattaya and Ayutthaya.
- The train journey from Pattaya to Ayutthaya, including the stopover in Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Railway Station, takes about 5-7 hours, with ticket prices ranging from $4 to $40 per person. Opting for the train is the most economical choice, especially if you secure a seat. Alternatively, you can arrange a private car or taxi from Pattaya to Ayutthaya. While this option offers comfort, it comes at a higher cost, with taxi fares ranging from $100 to $230 per car and a travel time of about 3 hours. Easily book tickets or a taxi to Ayutthaya online. From Ayutthaya, you can further travel to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand.
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- Ayutthaya stands as one of Thailand’s most significant historical cities, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1991. Situated about 75 km from Bangkok, this ancient city resides in a province sharing its name and is encompassed by the Chao Phraya, Lopburi, and Pa Sak rivers, effectively forming an island due to the connecting canal. Its zenith lasted from 1350 to 1767 until it succumbed to near-complete plundering by the Burmese army, resulting in the current state of ruins comprising beautiful structures, temples, towers, and monasteries. Today, Ayutthaya remains a prominent tourist destination, attracting visitors mainly from Bangkok. There are three main ways to reach Ayutthaya from Pattaya: by bus or minivan, train, or private car or taxi.
| Transfer Mode – Pattaya to Ayutthaya: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Bus / Van (via Bangkok) | 5-7 hours | $10-23/pp |
| Train (via Bangkok) | 5-7 hours | $4-40/pp |
| Private Car/Taxi with a driver | 3 hours | $100-230/car |
How do I get from Pattaya to Ayutthaya?
1. BUS / VAN from Pattaya to Ayutthaya (via Bangkok)
A popular and cheaper transfer option from Pattaya to Ayutthaya is a bus/minivan transfer via Bangkok. This option usually has 2 steps and includes a transfer in Bangkok. The total transfer time by bus or minivan from Pattaya to Ayutthaya can be between 5-7 hours (2-3 to Bangkok and approx. 1.5-2.5 hours from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, but this time may vary.
It depends on where exactly you leave and where you go, because buses and minivans leave from different places in Pattaya and also arrive at different places in Bangkok. For a transfer from Pattaya to Bangkok, you can use the companies Mama Tour, Panipa Pattaya Tour, BangkokTaxi24, Tawanok Tour, T-Tour, and from Bangkok to Ayutthaya then the companies Win 91 Ayutthaya, Mama Travel and tour, Tara Tour and Travel, 12Go Transport, Watcharin Tour and other.
Most companies operate mainly smaller minivans for a limited number of passengers or larger classic buses with seats. Most of these vehicles are comfortable and fully sufficient for these shorter routes. A bus/minivan transfer from Pattaya to Ayutthaya costs a total of $10-23/pp, prices vary by company and the type of bus or minivan you use.
However, prices may change slightly during the year and are not fixed. Pattaya to Bangkok and Bangkok to Ayutthaya bus tickets can be easily searched and purchased online in advance. You must search for and purchase 2 tickets, 1 ticket for each route separately.
It is advisable to arrive at the bus/minivan departure point in Pattaya and Bangkok well in advance, at least 30 minutes before the bus departure. Transportation by bus or minivan to Ayutthaya via Bangkok is popular among regular solo and low-cost travelers who have a more limited budget for their travel.
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2. TRAIN from Pattaya to Ayutthaya (via Bangkok)
Another cheap transport option from Pattaya to Ayutthaya is a train transfer again with a transfer in Bangkok. This transport option therefore has 2 steps and the total travel time by train from Pattaya to Ayutthaya via Bangkok can be approx. 5-7 hours, each train has a different travel time.
The disadvantage of the train transfer is the very limited train schedule on the route from Pattaya to Bangkok, normally there are only 2 trains a day. However, this number may vary throughout the year. It is advisable to find out the current timetable of these trains to Bangkok on the spot, for example the day before departure, or online.
There are more trains from Bangkok to Ayutthaya. You take the train from Pattaya Railway Station and arrive at Hua Lamphong Railway Station, then continue with another train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in Bangkok to Ayutthaya, look at the Thai railway map and you know where you will go.
Ayutthaya Railway Station is a short distance from the city center, so you will have everything within easy reach. A train ride from Pattaya to Ayutthaya costs between $4-40/pp in total, seats are always the cheapest option. Sleepers are also available on the route from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, they are always a more expensive but more comfortable option, but there is no point in using them on this shorter route.
Train tickets from Pattaya to Bangkok and from Bangkok to Ayutthaya can be searched and purchased online in advance. It is not necessary to print the tickets and just have them stored on your smartphone, then you can prove yourself with their QR code when boarding the train. Traveling by train from Pattaya to Ayutthaya is ultimately the cheapest transfer option between these places if you use a seat.
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3. TAXI / CAR from Pattaya to Ayutthaya
If you are looking for a private transfer from Pattaya to Ayutthaya, this route is also available for you. Transport by modern car/taxi with a driver to Ayutthaya is the most expensive transfer option, but usually the fastest. So the disadvantage is the higher price, the advantage is the speed and also the choice of your departure point in Pattaya and the time of departure and arrival point in Ayutthaya and also the possibility of choosing your type of car.
So you can, for example, drive straight from your hotel and arrive at your accommodation in Ayutthaya. Private transfers by modern cars from Pattaya to Ayutthaya will be offered by the companies NandT Travel, Bangkok Taxi24, Glassflower and Kim Transfers Thailand. You can also use more companies with a transfer in Bangkok. Most of these companies offer smaller classic cars or even larger minivans for more people on this route.
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These minivans are e.g. for 9-10 people and are therefore mainly suitable for group travel, and the advantage is the fact that you can always calculate the fare for individual passengers. A private car/taxi transfer from Pattaya to Ayutthaya takes about 3 hours, but the stated travel time may vary depending on your chosen travel route. Transportation by private car with a driver from Pattaya to Ayutthaya then costs between $100-230/car, prices vary by car type.
Smaller cars are always a cheaper option than larger minivans for transporting more people. However, if you calculate the fare for individual passengers, it can also be an advantageous option in the case of a larger group. You can easily find and book your private chauffeured car to Ayutthaya from Pattaya online in advance. When booking, read all the transfer information and follow the conditions of the taxi company.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel route from Pattaya to Ayutthaya:
1. How to book tickets or private car/taxi from Pattaya to Ayutthaya?
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- You can also book another route, Bangkok > Ayutthaya, Ayutthaya > Chiang Mai…
2. What is the travel time from Pattaya to Ayutthaya?
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- Travel by bus/minivan from Pattaya to Ayutthaya (via Bangkok) takes about 5-7 hours.
- Travel by train from Pattaya to Ayutthaya (via Bangkok) takes about 5-7 hours.
- Travel by private taxi/car with a driver from Pattaya to Ayutthaya takes about 3 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Pattaya to Ayutthaya?
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- Travel distance from Pattaya to Ayutthaya is about 200 km by road via Bangkok.
4. How much does it cost to get from Pattaya to Ayutthaya?
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- Transfer by bus/minivan from Pattaya to Ayutthaya (via Bangkok) costs about $10-23/pp.
- Transfer by train from Pattaya to Ayutthaya (via Bangkok) costs about $4-40/pp.
- Transfer by private taxi/car with a driver from Pattaya to Ayutthaya costs about $100-230/car.
5. Are there some direct flights from Pattaya to Ayutthaya?
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- No, there are no direct flights to Ayutthaya from Pattaya, it is not possible to travel by plane. Ayutthaya has no airport.
6. Is there a direct train to Ayutthaya from Pattaya?
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- No, there is no direct train of Thai Railways from Pattaya to Ayutthaya. But you can travel by train with stopover in Bangkok. Train schedule from Pattaya to Bangkok is limited, but the train tickets are very cheap.
7. Is it possible to travel by private taxi or car to Ayutthaya from Pattaya?
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- Yes, you can search and book your private car to Ayutthaya from Pattaya via Bangkok online. There are various private taxi companies from Pattaya to Bangkok and from Bangkok to Ayutthaya. This is the most expensive option of transport, but very comfortable and also fast.
8. What is the most cheapest way of transport from Pattaya to Ayutthaya?
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- The most cheapest way of transport from Pattaya to Ayutthaya is to travel by train of Thai Railway. The most cheapest option (hard seat) should cost about $3-5/pp. Train from Pattaya to Ayutthaya goes via Hua Lamhong Railway Station in Bangkok. Hua Lamphong Railway Station is the main station in the city center of Bangok.
9. What is the best and fastest option of transport from Pattaya to Ayutthaya?
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- The best and most fastest option how to travel to Ayutthaya from Pattaya is to travel by minivan or minibus.
10. Where and how you can travel from Ayutthaya?
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- From Ayutthaya you can travel to northern Thailand – by train to Chiang Mai. Travel by train to Chiang Mai from Ayutthaya takes about 10-12 hours. There are also some tourist sleeper buses between these cities. If you want to take a flight to Chiang Mai, you have to go back to Bangkok by bus, minivan, taxi or train and from Suvurnabhumi or Don Mueang Airport you can take a direct flight to Chiang Mai.
11. How to travel solo in Thailand?
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- Embark on a solo adventure in Thailand by researching destinations, ensuring personal safety, trying local experiences, connecting with fellow travelers, and savoring the diverse landscapes and attractions the country has to offer. Traveling on your own in Thailand is very popular by travelers. Read this article: Solo Travel in Thailand.
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