Pattaya
can be reached in a comfortable 2-hour drive along the Bang Na-Trat
and Sukhumvit Highways (Highway No. & Highway No 3) via Bang Pakong,
and Si Racha. One can also avoid a lot of traffic on Bang Na-Trat
Highway by opting for Motor Way (new Bangkok-Chon Buri - Pattaya
route)
Air-conditioned and non
air-conditioned coaches regularly leave from the Eastern Bus
Terminal (Ekamai) and the Mochit 2 Bus Terminal on Kamphaeng Phet
Road throughout the day.
Departure times and fares may be
obtained by telephoning the Eastern Bus Terminal (391-9829) for
air-conditioned coaches and 391 -2504 for regular coaches and the
Mochit 2 Bus Terminal at 936-3509 for air-conditioned coaches.
The State Railways of Thailand
offers daily train service departing Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Station
at 6.55 a.m. The journey takes about 3.30 hours. Tel: 223-7010,
223-7020
Thai Airways operate an
air-conditioned limousine service between Bangkok's Don Muang
International Airport and Pattaya. Booking in Pattaya may be made by
telephoning (038)423140-1
Travel within the Resort
Travelling around
Pattaya is most convenient by mini-buses that continually ply the
Beach Road and Pattaya 2nd Road in counterclockwise circuits. Fares
are 5 baht per person per ride, fares beyond main bag one
negotiable.
Those who wish to be
independent and explore Pattaya's surrounding countryside and
beaches at leisure, can hire motorcycles, jeeps or cars. The visitor
is advised to shop around and consult local tourism publications,
for different companies offer different prices and conditions.
