PATTAYA TO BANGKOK | Which Bus is Best? Pattaya North or Jomtien & Airport Link?

[@peapaulofthailand6539]

Being single have used both these options and taxis and the minivans which although probably the most dangerous option have more pick up points. Bali Hai, Pattaya Tai near where i stayed for over 2 years, from Klang too. Also got mini van to Don Mueng airport but think it's final destination was Mo Chit. All pretty good value. But taxi always for speed and if have a lot of luggage for airport.

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks, Paul. I'm really not a fan of minivans. I caught one near Bali Hai a few weeks ago. After an hour of driving around I looked out of the window and realised where I was.... Still on the outskirts of Pattaya!

[@sharbymj]

I took the bus from Bangkok to Pattaya from Ekkemai. No problem, didn't book in advance. Got a baht bus to make a special trip for 200 baht to my hotel. I was the only passenger. I'm 69 and let me tell you it was a fast and bumpy ride. Coming back from Pattaya I used the same north station. Bought my ticket. It was actually the same bus number as the ticket in your hand. HOWEVER, at the stated time another bus for Bangkok was departing. I started to worry, but then I saw the correct bus number pull up. But the time for departure was different. Well, I wasn't the only on who was confused about ten other passengers had missed the first bus. Somehow, they got us all on board. AND, yes the numbers on the back of the seat confused a lot of people.

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks for your comment! That's a coincidence that you got on the same bus as me! They've got dozens of buses. It all seems to run very efficiently. But, yes, the way they display the seat numbers is a bit weird!

[@thecryptostrategist2433]

I have used the airport link several times and thought it good value. Going to Bangkok I would take a private car though. It's not about the buses, it is about the taxis, which you may have to use in Bangkok. Nobody wants to be at the mercy of those sharks. It is often cheaper to hire a driver for the day than depend on taxis while in Bangkok. Of course there is the BTS, but it does not go everywhere and there is a learning curve for new people.

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks, David. Yes, the Airport Link is great. On a par with rail links to airports in the West for a fraction of the price. When I lived in Bangkok I rarely took taxis. BTS and MRT were my choice. And since I've moved away they've open so many new lines, it's amazing! True about the learning curve tho'.

[@lifeslices2228]

Great review and comparison! Thanks Balloon Chaser!

[@balloonchaser]

Very kind of you to comment. Appreciate it!

[@pankajgoel4834]

Thanks for such an informative Feed .

[@balloonchaser]

My pleasure. Glad it was useful.

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

Good comparison BC. Have taken both, yet prefer North Pattaya station to Ekkamai as take BTS from there. Buses are sometimes a bit hit or miss on comfort. Seats are not all of the same quality, material, age, etc.. Very convenient and low priced though.

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks, Ric. They aren't the newest buses on either route that's for sure. But I like the fact they have the capacity to put on extra buses at busy times. Plus they almost always leave on time which is a novelty! Think both ways are great value!

[@cheapworldtraveller]

It's not a real fair comparison if you dont use the same end station. From Ekkemai it also takes at least 15 min to get to a more central location like asok or 30 min to phaya tai.

[@balloonchaser]

It's a comparison of how to get to Bangkok. Of course, which one is better depends on your final destination. Whatever final destination I chose, someone would say it's not fair because they need to get somewhere else. So I simply showed how to get to Bangkok by these 2 routes.

[@sandgroper1980]

👍🏼🍻🇦🇺 Both methods very cheap and convenient . Years ago before kids my wife and I only ever used public transport as we traveled all over Thailand and it was great fun. Now having so much luggage and only 1 month stays it's not as feasible. Taxi from Jomtien to Soi 15 Sukhumvit was 1000thb

[@balloonchaser]

You got in there quick, SG!

[@sandgroper1980]

​@@balloonchaserHaha that's for sure mate 👍🏼🍻🇦🇺

[@balloonchaser]

You're right, taxi can be good, too, especially when travelling with family and luggage. Bus travel is ideal for the single traveller!

[@PREPFORIT]

Good information that I can use.👍🏻

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks for the comment, PFI. Glad it's of use!

[@mageroo]

Very informative thanks planning to visit Thailand soon

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks for the positive comment. I'm sure you'll love Thailand when you come!

[@karltraveldude7817]

Best bus info , thank you ...

[@balloonchaser]

It's my pleasure, really!

[@drewcorry5056]

Excellent all around

[@balloonchaser]

Many thanks for the positive comment!

[@DX......838]

Nice content, subscribed, also plz let me know which mic you are using coz no background noise?? ultimate

[@balloonchaser]

Many thanks for your comment. As regards microphone, this is filmed with a dji pocket 2 camera with the included wireless mic. It's inferior to the stand alone dji wireless mics but also much cheaper. Downside is it only works with dji pocket 2 camera! Hope that makes sense.

[@DX......838]

@@balloonchaser ohh it only works with dji pocket 2, ohh ok. thanks for ur reply.

[@balloonchaser]

@DX......838 Yes, mate. I also shoot with a dji action 2, and it doesn't even work with that! You can buy a standalone dji wireless mic set,, but they start at 8,000THB.

[@DX......838]

Thanks u so much for ur kind advice bro, God bless 👍😊

[@benleno]

Can you prebook at the bus station? A couple of days in advance?

[@balloonchaser]

I know you can book a day in advance because that's what I did. Two days, I'd say probably, but not sure 100%!

[@thefaqih07]

What is the best way if i start from Jomtien Area and wanna go to Pratunam?

[@balloonchaser]

That's not an easy trip unless you take a taxi. But you could go to the airport then switch to the airport link train as shown on the video. Get off at Ratchaprarop station and it's 5 minutes walk from there. That's my best guess.

[@thefaqih07]

@@balloonchaser okay sir, thankyou!

[@LePubPattaya]

Thanks for the information

[@balloonchaser]

Always a pleasure...

[@AikenAiken417]

If I come from jomtein to suvarnabhumi airport Do I have to go through security checks for going airport rail link?

[@balloonchaser]

No, you just follow the signs. There aren't any security checks as you don't actually go into airport departures.

[@TheKushagradikshit]

Good effort thanks

[@balloonchaser]

Many thanks for your positive comment!

[@henryszlanta9986]

Thank you for information 🙏

[@balloonchaser]

Absolute pleasure, Henry. Hope it's useful!

[@kim-thule7483]

Hello ! Can i ask you ? Can i buy a ticket on the time or buy a day before departure which way the best? Can you tell me .Please. Let me know .Thank you

[@balloonchaser]

On both of these services you can buy a ticket on the day OR the day before. If you buy the day before, you will be sure to get on the bus at the departure time you want. If you book on the day, you might have to wait a while (if it's a busy time), and you'll be put on the next available bus.

[@kim-thule7483]

@@balloonchaser Thank you very much for your good advive😀👍

[@ellaponteras5369]

Hello, is the other drop off at Mochit BTS? and can I bring luggage? thank you in advance.

[@balloonchaser]

Hi. My understanding is that the other bus goes to Morchit Bus terminal, which is about 15 mins taxi or bus ride from Morchit BTS Station.

[@user-retsailor]

If I've got this right, if I want to leave Pattaya and end up at Chiang Mai, I leave at the North Station going to Mo Chit in Bangkok where I can get a bus to Chiang Mai. Yes ?

[@balloonchaser]

Yes, you can get a bus to Chiang Mai from Morchit. And to get a bus to Morchit from Pattaya, you leave from Pattaya North Bus Station. I've never done that bus journey. I would probably get a train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, as I did here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ-xaWx3pr-LpK8si=ncZ6WmQfUmiUF4pD Krung Thep Aphiwat Railway station isn't far from Morchit Bus station. If you do choose the bus, there are at least 3 different bus companies operating the Bangkok to Chiang Mai route. They aren't all the same, particularly in terms of class of bus. My preference is Nakhonchai Air as they have some newer buses. They have their own bus station, which is a short hop from Morchit, AND they also have a bus station in Pattaya on Sukhumvit Road opposite King Power (so it might be possible to go with them all the way) Tel: [phone].

[@user-retsailor]

@@balloonchaser thank you for the great info.

[@Troll-Hater]

Does the bus to Ekkemia have working toilet on board ?

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks for the question. The bus I went on didn't have a toilet onboard, but there are toilets available at both Pattaya North (3 Baht) and Ekkamai Bus Station (free).

[@KINGOTHL]

Great video....

[@balloonchaser]

Thanks for the positive comment!

[@AntoinePierre-u3l]

Thanks great job

[@balloonchaser]

My pleasure. Thanks for the comment!

[@AntoinePierre-u3l]

@@balloonchaser Welcome thanks again for your video. I was just preparing my trip to Bangkok for next Tuesday 20. and I was wondering should I go to North Pattaya or to Jomtien, when I came across your video thanks to KZbin algorithm.... ☺️

[@balloonchaser]

@@AntoinePierre-u3l That's great! So youtube really does know what you are looking for! Have a great trip!

[@jungleworld11]

So there is NO bus connection from Pattaya North station to the airport !? I have to go all the way to the Jomtien station in the south in order to board a bus to the airport ??? Ridiculous !

[@balloonchaser]

There is Bell Travel Service, which I haven't tried, but I believe picks up and drops of at hotels and has a slightly more expensive bus departing from the North Bus Station. But for the cheap, walk in big bus to the airport, I believe Jomtien is the option. Thanks!

[@Kiana978]

North Pattaya station to Ekkamai can I bring my big luggage or just the carry-on?

[@balloonchaser]

Can bring big luggage, yes.

[@Kiana978]

@@balloonchaser TY for your reply.

[@vinny_D_loc_independent]

If to much bags "size" small fee

[@wanderfulstops8488]

How far is sukhumvit from Ekkemai

[@balloonchaser]

Ekkamai station is actually on Sukhumvit Road. So, there is no distance. But where are you trying to get to because Sukhumvit Road is very long.

[@alviislam4412]

So the bus that takes you directly from pattaya to suvarnabhumi airport directlly can bee ebooked on websitee or directly purchased after reaching there and most convenient and fastest would be jomtieen? which is better? IF i wannt to avoid taxi to thee airport?

[@balloonchaser]

If you want to go directly to the airport, then the best of these buses is the one from Jomtien, next to FoodMart. You can pay on the day but arrive early as it can get booked up sometimes. You can also book the day before to guarantee your seat. Alternatively, if you prefer to travel from North Pattaya Bus station there's an additional service directly to the airport operated by Bell Travel. I reviewed that service here kzbin.info/www/bejne/f32kkmN-odmHmKMsi=2PXr-1dF3zfdp1eL

[@alviislam4412]

@@balloonchaser Oh great thank you, Since i would be in pattaya dont know which part, but i would want it to take me directly to the arrivals terminals where I will have my luggage, will pick that up and then depart, my flight leaves at 2:30Pm, if i take the bus at 8, can i cover all that, like pick up my storage from arrival terminal and then depart or will it be a rush?

[@balloonchaser]

@alviislam4412 you need to allow about 2 hours for the bus to get from Pattaya to the airport. So that would be 10am arrival there. It sounds like you'd have time. Obviously, check with your airline when you need to check in. Last time I flew, it was 3 hours before departure, but advice changes. Thanks.

[@alviislam4412]

@@balloonchaser That does help a lot. Would you recommend mee to book it a day before efrom thee website you mentioned or just go in person at 6:30?

[@balloonchaser]

@alviislam4412 when I used it, I went to the booking office the day before to book it. Then you know you have a seat on the correct bus. Good luck!

[@AgentJaneS]

Which Bus station shall I go from Pattaya if I need to catch my flight to Don Mueang Airport, please?

[@balloonchaser]

If I were you, I'd probably get the bus from Pattaya North Bus Station to Morchitt and then go by Bolt taxi to Don Muang Airport from there.

[@AgentJaneS]

@@balloonchaser I will check on that. Thank you!

[@balloonchaser]

@@AgentJaneS My pleasure

[@alanm03]

Is it called Morchit or Mochit?

[@balloonchaser]

I agree it's confusing. I have seen it written in all the ways you have listed. On the bus company's website, it's Mochit.

[@alanm03]

@balloonchaser Okay. After I watched your video I wanted to try it but when I put it in Bolt, it had the different spelling, so I didn't risk it.

[@balloonchaser]

@alanm03 This happens a lot when they translate Thai words to English. In Thai I think there's an "or" sound in the first word, so morchit sounds correct to me. But the bus company writes Mochit, so I guess I shouldn't argue!

[@TonyHedges]

Just an idea. What if you were in Pattaya and you wanted to see some nature, flora and fauna? What would you do? • tips hat• over to you BC!

[@balloonchaser]

It's a interesting idea. I'll put it on my ever growing list. Off the top of my head I'd look for flora 1. Jogging round Pratumnak hill 2. Cycling round maprachan lake 3.On the nearby islands like Koh si Chang and Koh Samae San 4. Off the actual paths at nong nuch gardens 5. Maybe around some coffee shops like Rainforest cafe 6. On the cycle track that goes around Suvarnabhumi airport As regards fauna do soi dogs and geckos count? Loads of those inside and outside my room!! :-)

[@bigbopper6311]

above and beyond BC at that time of day I'd have stayed in bed

[@balloonchaser]

Hey BB. Your idea is spot on. And I did it 2 times in succession! But when duty calls, who am I to resist? Hahaha

[@peapaulofthailand6539]

​@@balloonchaserWas that a question you want answering? Lol 🤣

[@balloonchaser]

@@peapaulofthailand6539 I am weak. The boy who cannot say no!