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1. Bus – Rayong to Bangkok
2. Taxi – Rayong to Bangkok
3. Bus + Train to Bangkok
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From Rayong to Bangkok you can go by bus, taxi / car, taxi + train.

• • The distance from Rayong to Bangkok in Thailand spans approximately 180 km by road. Opting for bus travel presents the most economical and efficient choice due to its affordability and the availability of modern buses. Bus transport from Rayong to Bangkok typically costs around $6-10 per person and takes approximately 3 hours to reach the city center. Alternatively, for a comfortable and swift journey, consider booking a private car or taxi. Numerous private companies operate along this route, offering modern vehicles for hire. Travel time via private car from Rayong to Bangkok city center is approximately 2.5-3 hours.
  • Additionally, you have the option to travel by private car to Don Mueang Airport or Suvarnabhumi Airport. Should you prefer train travel to Bangkok, you’ll need to head to Ban Plu Ta Luang Railway Station or U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport. Ban Plu Ta Luang Railway Station, situated about 5 km from the airport, offers train services to Bangkok via Pattaya. Tickets to Bangkok from Rayong can be conveniently booked online. Once in Bangkok, you can explore destinations such as Ayutthaya or Buri Ram in Thailand (accessible by buses, trains, and minivans).

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• • Bangkok stands out as one of the most frequented and captivating destinations in Southeast Asia. Drawing visitors from across the globe, it serves as Thailand’s largest and most vital transportation hub. With numerous railway stations, airports, and tourist bus stations, Bangkok facilitates easy access to nearby attractions. Rayong, situated on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, serves as the capital of Rayong Province and is in proximity to Koh Samet. Notably, there are no direct flights from Rayong to Bangkok, rendering air travel impossible. However, U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport, located approximately 25 km from the town center, offers air travel options.

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How do I get from Rayong to Bangkok?

1. BUS / MINIVAN from Rayong to Bangkok

The most popular and cheap option for getting from Rayong to Bangkok is by bus or a small minivan. On this route, you can use companies such as Bus with BH Rayong, Rayong Tour, Phittinin Transport, Airchaiyaphum, Mitdee, Cherdchai Tour, Nuantip, Thian Chai, Koh Chang Bangkok Transport, KKP Transport and others.

The bus schedule between these cities is relatively long and there are many bus connections between these cities every day. Buses can depart from various places in Rayong, such as Rayong Bus Terminal 2, Bangkok Hospital Rayong, Rayong Phetprasert, Wang Chan and other places.

In Bangkok, buses arrive at places such as Mochit, Ekkamai, Bang Sue Station, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Mochit New Van Terminal and others. You can see all the information about departure points in Rayong and arrival points in Bangkok when searching and booking tickets online.

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The bus/minivan transfer from Rayong to Bangkok takes approximately 2.5-3.5 hours, but this time may vary slightly and the exact time may not be adhered to, depending on the exact route. Bus/minivan transport from Rayong to Bangkok costs between $6-10/pp, these prices may vary slightly throughout the year.

You can easily find and buy bus tickets to Bangkok from Rayong online in advance. Arrive at the departure point in Rayong at least 30 minutes before the bus departs and also read the transfer conditions when booking your ticket.

2. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Rayong to Bangkok

A very convenient, but at the same time the most expensive option for transportation from Rayong to Bangkok is a transfer by private car/taxi with a driver. This comfortable transportation option is offered by companies such as Hua Hin Cars, Glassflower, Bangkok Taxi 24, MCC VAN, Kim Transfers Thailand, Andaman Taxis, Kanokwan Travel, Five Star Taxi, Thailand Limo by Datum, N and T Travel, Firstplan Transport Services, GB Limousine.

The advantage of a private transfer is that you choose your departure point in Rayong and your arrival point in Bangkok. You can leave, for example, from your hotel, from Ban Phe, Ban Chang, Utapao Airport, Rayong town and arrive, for example, at your hotel in Bangkok, at Suvranabhumi Airport, Don Mueang Airport, the city center or other places.

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By choosing this route, you will also save your time. A private transfer by car/taxi from Rayong to Bangkok takes approximately 2.5-3.5 hours, but the stated travel time may vary and depends on the route you choose. Private car/taxi transportation from Rayong to Bangkok costs between $50-430/car, these prices vary depending on the type of vehicle and/or the number of travelers.

Smaller classic cars are always cheaper private transfer options than larger minivans or SUVs. However, there is also the advantage of being able to split the fare for the vehicle and calculate it for each passenger in the vehicle.

You can easily find and book your private car/taxi with a driver from Rayong to Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, online in advance, the offer of vehicles is relatively very wide.

3. BUS/TAXI + TRAIN from Rayong to Bangkok

A rather alternative way to travel from Rayong to Bangkok is by taxi/bus + train via Ban Plu Ta Luang Railway Station. There is no direct train from Rayong to Bangkok, but you can go to Ban Plu Ta Luang Railway Station and from there you can take a train via Pattaya to Bangkok.

The disadvantage of this transfer option is the fact that the train schedule from Ban Plu Ta Luang to Bangkok is very limited. The journey by taxi/bus and train from Rayong to Bangkok via Ban Plu Ta Luang can take between 6-7 hours, but it depends on the waiting time for the train.

This time can therefore also vary. The advantage of a train transfer is the very low fare and tickets from Ban Plu Ta Luang to Bangkok cost approximately $2-4/pp (seat). Another advantage is the possibility of visiting the popular resort of Pattaya, through which these trains run, see the map of the Thai railway.

If you are wondering which transportation option to use from Rayong to Bangkok, it is always better to take a bus or minivan directly from the city or from the Ban Phe port. A train transfer combined with transportation to the train station takes more time.

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