There are 5 ways to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus
5h 47m฿417Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nakhon Ratchasima to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 24
- Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Pattayatrain 997 / ...
9h 34m฿203–3,121Train, bus
- Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 140
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to South Pattayabus
9h฿318–1,383Drive 319.1 km
- Drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattayacar 319.1 km
4h 26m฿1,150–1,661Bus via Pattaya
- Take the bus from Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Pattayabus
6h 21m฿372–392
Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya is to bus via Pattaya which costs ฿370 - ฿400 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya. However, there are services departing from Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal and arriving at Pattaya Pannipa via Mochit New Van Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya. However, there are services departing from Nakhon Ratchasima and arriving at Pattaya via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and Hua Lamphong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.
The distance between Nakhon Ratchasima and Pattaya is 398 km. The road distance is 319.1 km.
The best way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya without a car is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs ฿417.
It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya, including transfers.
Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya bus services, operated by Air Korat Pattana, depart from Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal station.
Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Nakhon Ratchasima station.
The best way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya is to bus which takes 5h 47m and costs ฿417. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿200 - ฿3200 and takes 9h 34m.
What companies run services between Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand and Pattaya, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal to Pattaya Pannipa via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal and Mochit New Van Terminal in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and Hua Lamphong in around 9h 34m.
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Thanon Chira Junction to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿95–1,200
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–200
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–800
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿300–420
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿850–1,200
Train from Nakhon Ratchasima to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿95–1,200
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–200
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–800
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿300–410
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿850–1,200
Train from Hua Lamphong to Pattaya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿70–1,100
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿70–180
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿550–800
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿270–380
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿800–1,100
- Phone
- +66 44 230 378
- airkorat@hotmail.com
- Website
- airkorat.com
Bus from Nakhonratchasima Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿232
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿185
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/pannipa-pattaya-tour
- Phone
- +66 8-6832-6338
- Website
- 12go.com
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to South Pattaya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿220–260
- Book at
- 12go.com
- Phone
- +66 2 747 4307
- service@pattayabus.com
- Website
- airporthuahinbus.com
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Pattaya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿140–160
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/roong-reuang-coach
- Website
- https://airporthuahinbus.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya bus services, operated by Air Korat Pattana, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya is 319 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya.
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