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Samphanthawong is Bangkok's Chinatown around Yaowarat Road, famous for street food and gold traders. From Chinatown a transfer takes you straight to the Pattaya coast.
Route and travel time to Pattaya
From Samphanthawong in central Bangkok the drive runs via the city expressway onto Motorway 7 (Bang Na–Chon Buri) and on to Pattaya. Allow around two hours for about 130 kilometres, depending on inner-city traffic. 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 Samphanthawong
Pick-up is directly at your address in Samphanthawong, 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 Samphanthawong 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 Samphanthawong 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 Samphanthawong to Pattaya take?
From the inner city usually around two hours for about 130 kilometres. In heavy traffic it can take a little longer.
Can I be picked up at any address?
Yes. Pick-up is possible at hotels, home addresses or other meeting points in Samphanthawong. 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.