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Phasi Charoen lies in western Bangkok on the Thonburi side with canals and residential areas. A comfortable hotel transfer takes you from here to Pattaya.
Route and travel time to Pattaya
Phasi Charoen lies west of the Chao Phraya on the Thonburi side of Bangkok. The drive first crosses the city eastwards onto Motorway 7 and then to Pattaya. Allow a little more time, usually around two to two and a half hours for roughly 140 kilometres. The private transfer has a fixed price from $53, set before booking. Instead of changing vehicles, you travel with no stops right to your hotel in Pattaya.
Pick-up in Phasi Charoen
Pick-up is directly at your address in Phasi Charoen, at the hotel lobby or at a home address by the building entrance. The driver welcomes you with a name sign; enter the exact pick-up address and the destination address in Pattaya when booking. A short buffer for departure is allowed for.
Comparing your travel options
From Phasi Charoen there are basically several ways to reach Pattaya: the public intercity bus from the Ekkamai or Mo Chit terminals, sometimes a train with an onward connection, or the private door-to-door transfer. Bus and train are cheap, but first require getting to the terminal, fixed departure times and usually another taxi to the hotel in Pattaya. The private transfer picks you up directly in Phasi Charoen and takes you to your accommodation without changing, which is especially convenient with luggage or in a group.
Vehicle and price
For the trip to Pattaya, vehicles for 1 to 19 people are available, from an economy car through comfort and minivan to a minibus for groups. The luggage capacity is shown per vehicle class during booking. The price is a fixed price with no meter, child seats can be requested and cancellation is free depending on the vehicle class.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the drive from Phasi Charoen to Pattaya take?
From the Thonburi side usually around two to two and a half hours, as the city is first crossed eastwards.
Can I be picked up at any address?
Yes. Pick-up is possible at hotels, home addresses or other meeting points in Phasi Charoen. The address you enter when booking is what counts.
Can I cancel for free?
For standard vehicles, cancellation is usually free up to a few hours before the trip; for premium vehicles and minibuses, earlier. You see the exact terms before booking.