There are 6 ways to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane
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Bus via Bangkok
best- Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipabus
6h 17m฿587–652Train
cheapest- Take the train from Thanon Chira Junction to Hua Lamphongtrain 146 Ubon Ratchathani - Hua Lamphong - Class II Fan
- Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Pattayatrain 283 / ...
9h 24m฿125–1,762Drive 317.4 km
- Drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattayacar 317.4 km
4h 26m฿1,214–1,753Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattayataxi 317.4 km
4h 26m฿2,300–2,800Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Nakhon Ratchasima to Buri Ram (BFV)taxi
- Fly from Buri Ram (BFV) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane BFV - BKK
- Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Stationbus
5h 58m฿3,309–7,944Bus
- Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Saraburibus
- Take the bus from Saraburi to Pattayabus 138
8h 25m฿382–1,310
Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya is to train which costs ฿120 - ฿1800 and takes 9h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs ฿1200 - ฿1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya. However, there are services departing from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 and arriving at Pattaya Pannipa via Mochit New Van Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya. However, there are services departing from Thanon Chira Junction and arriving at Pattaya via Hua Lamphong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 24m.
The distance between Nakhon Ratchasima and Pattaya is 397 km. The road distance is 317.4 km.
The best way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya without a car is to bus via Bangkok which takes 6h 17m and costs ฿550 - ฿650.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya, including transfers.
Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya bus services, operated by Air Korat Pattana, depart from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 station.
Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Thanon Chira Junction station.
The best way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya is to bus via Bangkok which takes 6h 17m and costs ฿550 - ฿650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿120 - ฿1800 and takes 9h 24m.
What companies run services between Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand and Pattaya, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Pattaya Pannipa via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal and Mochit New Van Terminal in around 6h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thanon Chira Junction to Pattaya via Hua Lamphong in around 9h 24m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Buri Ram to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–5,500
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Thanon Chira Junction to Hua Lamphong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿85–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿140–180
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿85–120
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿350–390
Train from Hua Lamphong to Pattaya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿35–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120–150
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿50–70
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿300–330
- Phone
- +66 44 230 378
- airkorat@hotmail.com
- Website
- airkorat.com
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿275
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +66 44 261 555
- Website
- nakhonchaitour.com
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿282
- Schedules at
- nakhonchaitour.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- sombattour.com
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Bus Terminal 2 to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿390–460
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Mochit New Van Terminal to Pattaya Pannipa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿190–200
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/pannipa-pattaya-tour
- Phone
- +66 2 747 4307
- service@pattayabus.com
- Website
- airporthuahinbus.com
Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya Jomtien Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿220–330
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/roong-reuang-coach
- Website
- https://airporthuahinbus.com/
- Phone
- 044-2615555
- Website
- nctcard.com
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Saraburi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿180–1,000
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en
- VIP
- ฿1,000
- Express
- ฿186
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- info@phetprasert.com
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Saraburi to Pattaya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿200–310
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿200–240
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Estimated price
- ฿1,700–2,800
Grab Taxi
- Phone
- +66 061 494 6191
- Website
- grab.com
Korat Taxi
- Phone
- +62 62 891 5546
Korat Taxi (Noppadon Group)
- Phone
- +66 93 395 0990
- Website
- taxikorat25.blogspot.com
Taxi Korat 128 (Kanet)
- Phone
- +66 92 628 4070
Grab Taxi
- Phone
- +66 061 494 6191
- Website
- grab.com
Korat Taxi
- Phone
- +62 62 891 5546
Korat Taxi (Noppadon Group)
- Phone
- +66 93 395 0990
- Website
- taxikorat25.blogspot.com
Taxi Korat 128 (Kanet)
- Phone
- +66 92 628 4070
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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 Hua Lamphong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya is 317 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya.
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