There are 5 ways to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Pattaya Bus Stopbus Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 - Pattaya Bus Stop
6h฿450Train
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 887
8h 13m฿140–1,762Drive 317.4 km
- Drive from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattayacar 317.4 km
4h 26m฿1,403–2,026Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattayataxi 317.4 km
4h 26m฿2,300–2,800Bus via Bangkok
- 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฿465–475
Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya is to train which costs ฿140 - ฿1800 and takes 8h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs ฿1400 - ฿2100.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 and arriving at Pattaya Bus Stop. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.
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 8h 13m.
The distance between Nakhon Ratchasima and Pattaya is 317 km. The road distance is 317.4 km.
The best way to get from Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs ฿450.
The bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Pattaya Bus Stop takes 6h including transfers and departs three times a day.
Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya bus services, operated by Chan Tour, depart from Nakhon Ratchasima 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 which takes 6h and costs ฿450. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿140 - ฿1800 and takes 8h 13m.
What companies run services between Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand and Pattaya, Thailand?
Chan Tour operates a bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Pattaya Bus Stop twice daily. Tickets cost ฿455 and the journey takes 6h. Si Mongkhon Transport also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thanon Chira Junction to Pattaya via Hua Lamphong in around 8h 13m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Thanon Chira Junction to Hua Lamphong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿85–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 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
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿50–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 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 43 235 888
- Website
- Chan Tour
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Pattaya Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿455
- Website
- Chan Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 308 1108
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Nakhon Ratchasima Terminal 2 to Pattaya Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿450
- Book at
- Si Mongkhon Transport
- Phone
- +66 44 230 378
- [email protected]
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–2,800
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
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Booking & Getting There
Nakhon Ratchasima to Pattaya bus services, operated by Chan Tour, arrive at Pattaya Bus Stop 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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