About Pattaya - Ekkamai Bus Service
Frequent BKS coaches between Pattaya and Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal. Suits travellers after a 130-baht two-hour ride.
Frequent BKS coaches between Pattaya and Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal. Suits travellers after a 130-baht two-hour ride.
Why visit Pattaya - Ekkamai Bus Service
- Reasonable pricing compared with private alternatives once you account for door-to-door costs
- Reliable schedule for forward planning bookings can be made in advance
- Practical entry or exit point for Pattaya for travellers arriving from elsewhere in Thailand
- Pattaya - Ekkamai Bus Service in North Pattaya, the less-crowded northern end of the bay handles a high traffic volume so service is consistent and well-organised
- English signage and staff comfortable with foreign travellers
What to expect
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Local tips
- For longer journeys VIP buses or trains have more legroom and a 50-100 baht premium
- Use the app for taxi-meter to avoid set-price negotiations
- Practical access from North Pattaya is songthaews on the main routes Grab for elsewhere
- Tickets sometimes go on sale week of travel especially on weekends so book ahead in high season
Frequently asked questions
Where do I buy tickets?
Official counter is the primary option for cash purchases. Online platforms like 12go.asia handle most routes for foreign-card purchases. Avoid touts outside the official terminal who add commission.
How early should I arrive?
30 minutes before departure for buses 60 minutes for trains and 90 minutes for flights at small airports. High-season weekend departures fill faster so add a buffer. Luggage check-in adds time.
Are foreign cards accepted?
Most online booking platforms accept foreign cards with a small fee. At physical counters Thai cash or QR is faster. ATM nearby for cash withdrawal if needed.