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What you need to know about excursion to Bangkok from Pattaya and how much does the tour cost? What must be seen of the sights? Let's consider all the nuances from prices to an independent trip.
A little about Bangkok
The capital of Thailand, the city of contrasts, the gateway to the southeast of Asia, the place of the best shopping, the center of Buddhism - all this is Bangkok. It is different and so attractive for tourists. Although there is no beach holiday, there is more than enough entertainment in Bangkok.
During the day, guests of the city explore the historical values with the help of organized excursions and on their own. And the nightlife in Bangkok is just for entertainment. There are several parks for this, numerous restaurants in Chinatown, sparkling discos, bars open at night.
Bangkok is hot all year round with no seasonal temperature fluctuations. There is a division into the wet season - from May to October and dry - from November to April.
When is the best time to relax in Thailand? All information about the seasons of holidays at sea in a separate article on the link
Transport links are well developed: both international and domestic. Therefore, it is easy to choose the necessary transport. As for the transfer from the airport, all tourists book a taxi that has already been tested, not only by time, but also by the prices on my blog.
How to get from Pattaya to Bangkok
You can get from Pattaya to Bangkok by:
- bus;
- minibuses;
- Taxi.
For information about the city, the metro map and the map of Bangkok, see a separate article
In Pattaya, you first need to get to the bus station, by taxi or tuk-tuk. And from there already - by bus to Bangkok, they leave every half hour from 4 am to 11 pm. The journey takes 2 hours and the ticket costs about 120 baht. There are three bus stations in the capital: South, East and North, each of them has its own ticket office.
Many tourists use the online service to save time buying public transport tickets. 12GoAsia:
A cheaper and faster way to get to Bangkok from Pattaya is by minibus. They run every 20 minutes from 6 to 20 pm. A ticket costs an average of 100 baht. In Bangkok, a minibus stop is a monument to Victory.
The simplest but expensive way is by taxi. A taxi ride is unlikely to be cheaper than 900 baht, you can order through me, the link above.
You can get to Pattaya from Bangkok and back with the help of a private travel company Bell Travel Service... They even carry tourists to hotels. You can and should book tickets with this company 3 days before departure, it will cost even less than on the spot.
How to get to Suvarnabhumi and Don Muang airports?
Flights from Russia arrive at the new Suvarnabhumi Airport. Old - Don Muang is intended for domestic flights. You can find cheap flights to Thailand on the plane ticket search page.
How to get to Suvarnabhumi airport
Suvarnabhumi International Airport is the busiest and largest airport in the world. It is located between Bangkok and Pattaya. Getting from it to Bangkok is easy. At the exit, tourists are flooded with offers by taxi drivers. It remains to name the place of delivery. You need to bargain with taxi drivers, a reasonable price of the trip is 450 baht.
It is cheaper to use minibuses, express buses, city buses or rail. It is best to take the free shuttle bus to the city bus stop.
There is also a bus from Suvarnabhumi to Pattaya №389and the bus №554 - to Don Muang airport.
It is very quick to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the center of Bangkok by high-speed train of one of the two metro lines. The express line will take you to Makasan station in 15 minutes, the trip will cost 90 baht. The city line is slower, but 2 times cheaper. This line takes you to Makasan station.
There is another way to get to Suvarnabhumi from Bangkok for 21 baht: take the route through the Lat Kratang railway station.
How to get to Don Muang Airport?
Don Muang specializes in domestic flights and some charter flights. Located 30 km from the capital. You can get from it to the center of Bangkok and vice versa very cheaply using the railway. In this case, the trip will cost the traveler 5 baht. City buses will also easily take those who wish to Don Muang terminals for 6-20 baht.
Minibuses run between these two airports, the journey takes just over 1 hour, the ticket costs 50 baht.
A great way to get from Suvarnabhumi to Don Muang is on a free shuttle bus, presenting a ticket for the flight you were flying.
Where to stay in Bangkok?
Different goals and incomes of tourists imply a different approach to choosing a hotel for several days. Booking.com will help you to book a private accommodation in Bangkok inexpensively, here you can rent an apartment, condo, apartments, guest houses without intermediaries.
1. Cheap accommodation, ranging from 300 to 400 baht, can be found in the Khao San Road and Democracy Monument area. There is no metro, but it is convenient to live: it is a tourist area with cheap shops and bars.
Major historical sites are also within easy reach, such as the Temple of Dawn, the Royal Palace. Nearby is pier number 13, from there it is easy to get along the river to the metro or to Chinatown.
2. The tourist area of Bayok-Pratunam is convenient for shopping lovers, there are many markets and shopping centers for electronics, clothing and footwear. Nearby there is a metro station and a pier with river trams, which facilitates travel to many parts of the city. There is also the Bayoke Sky skyscraper tower, from the height of which incredible views open. There are plenty of hotels and guest houses with an average price category. Here is the tallest motel in the city.
3. The area of metro stations is very convenient for living in terms of transport and shopping. BTS Ratchthewi, MBK, BTS National Stadium.
The following hotels are available in the area:
- Pathumwan Princess Hotel;
- Lub d Bangkok Siam Square Hostel.
4. The area of Lumpini and Silom Park in the modern business center of Bangkok is convenient for good transport links, a beautiful green park, excellent city views. Silom Serene a Boutique Hotel is one of the acceptable hotels, of course, with a pool, kitchen and free internet. The price of accommodation with breakfast is 1,700 baht.
5. Excellent transport interchange - near the pier and metro station Safan Taksin. From here, without traffic jams, it is good to get to the city center, to shopping centers, to the Royal Palace, to Chinatown, to the tourist Khao San Road. Near Robinson - shopping center.
We recommend the Astera Sathorn hotel, with a convenient location, affordable prices, a gym, of course, a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi. Room price - 1530 baht per day, breakfast included.
Other Bangkok hotels can be booked on RoomGuru at the lowest prices >>
Bangkok landmarks
Significant sights of the capital are the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Royal Palace, the Temple of Wat Po, and the Temple of Wat Arun. They are not far from each other, you cannot pass by.
Only to Wat Arun you need to cross the river by boat. Be sure to go up to the Bayok Sky observation deck, the view from a height of Bangkok is excellent, especially in the evening - sunset.
Also interesting to visit are the capital's temples:
- The Golden Buddha with the largest golden Buddha statue;
- Marble Temple from the finest marble in the country;
- Sutat Temple with a gigantic swing, a beautiful sermon hall;
- The Temple of the Golden Mount is a revered place in the country, from where the whole of Bangkok opens up.
Just do not forget that shrines must be visited with closed shoulders and legs, taking off your shoes at the entrance.
An evening walk through the picturesque Chinatown is also interesting, at night it is a shopping and snack area.
It is advisable not to miss and visit the Erawan shrine and the fertility shrine, these are very unusual places.
Excursions to Bangkok from Pattaya
Excursions to Bangkok from Pattaya can be done independently or with the help of travel agencies. The organized excursions and who to book the tour with are described below. You may find useful information about the points of sale of excursion tours and methods of saving:
- how to save money on excursions in Thailand,
- where to buy excursions in Pattaya.
Historical city
An excursion to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Royal Palace, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, includes a ride on the royal river Chao Phraya, ascent to the observation deck of the tallest hotel and lunch at a restaurant at an altitude. For an additional fee - a visit to the Oceanarium and the "Siam Niramit" show.
Tour price: 1800 baht, with an aquarium: 2300 baht, with dinner and show: 2990 baht, with an aquarium, dinner and show: 3450 baht.
The excursion includes transfer, entrance tickets, meals, insurance, services of a Russian guide. Held daily, with shows on Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday. 2. Golden Bangkok
Program: visit to the Temple of the Golden Buddha with a statue of pure gold, rise and dinner at the Bayok Sky site, visit the aquarium and the cultural and historical performance "Siam Niramit".
Price with entrance tickets, transfer, meals, insurance and a Russian guide - 2800 baht. Held from 6 am to 11 pm.
Shopping in Bangkok
Visit to the best shopping centers in Bangkok: Siam Paragon and MVK, then - the aquarium and lunch at the Bayok Sky restaurant overlooking the capital.
The cost of the excursion is 1500 baht, including transfer, insurance, lunch, services of a Russian-speaking guide. Time: from 8 am to 5 pm, days: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Evening city
A new excursion program from Pattaya to Bangkok with a tour of the Temple of the Golden Buddha, long-tail boat riding along the canal, visiting the flower market, Ferris wheel, shopping center. There will also be a romantic walk along the Chao Phraya River with dinner and a show against the backdrop of the city lights at night.
Price - 2400 THB. Days: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, from 12:00 to 23:00. The price includes transfer, entrance museum tickets, guide, meals and insurance.
Be sure to read about prices and where to book inexpensive excursions in Pattaya, what to see →
Bangkok night lights
An organized excursion to the capital Bangkok from Pattaya includes: a visit to the most unusual Erawan Museum in Thailand with 3 halls: Spirits, People and Deities, as well as a garden of rare plants and sculptures. Then tourists can go shopping in the mall, walk around the city, or choose between a romantic dinner cruise or a show.
Price: 1,850 baht, time: from 12 to 22 hours, days: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday. The tour includes: round trip delivery, entrance coupons, dinner, insurance and guide services.
Self-Guided Tour from Pattaya to Bangkok
An independent excursion to Bangkok from Pattaya is more difficult due to the inaccessibility of transport. If you wish, of course, you can see the main sights of the capital. For this you need:
- come by bus, minibus, taxi or river tram to the Old City of Bangkok or Rattanakosin Island, right to the back of the Royal Palace; entrance ticket costs 250 baht, inspection includes both the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and the Vimanmek Palace;
- nearby - the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, entrance - 50 baht;
- on the opposite bank - Temple of the Morning Dawn, the price of a one-way ferry ride is 3 baht;
- opposite the Palace - Ministry of Defense, then The City Pillar Shrine. It is like the center of Bangkok - the city column Lak Muang;
- further there will be a large area of ceremonies - Sanam Luang;
- on the way - Tammasat University and the National Museum with an entrance price of 40 baht and an amulets market;
- further - the National Theater;
- Pra Atit street leads to the Pra Sumen fort - this is a tower with a park, here you can eat;
- from here you need to get to the tourist street Khaosan, through it go to the Monument of Democracy;
- then to the giant swing and Bangkok City Hall;
- further - Fort Mahakaan and Vata Saket bridge;
- from here - to the river trams of the Panfa pier;
- and if you have strength left, you can travel further.
A self-guided tour from resort Pattaya to Bangkok is tiring, but it includes a lot.
What to look for when choosing an excursion?
To get the most out of an excursion to Bangkok from Pattaya, you need to go through several agencies, find out the range of prices for some directions. The prices of the hotel guide are always higher. You can book an excursion from Pattaya to Bangkok on the Internet. Who to contact?
- excursion agency Sputnik,
- Tripster.
In Thailand, more and more Russian travel agencies are reducing prices for excursions to their fellow countrymen. And it's always easier to come to an agreement in your native language.
The excursion program should include optimal filling, insurance, there should be a round-trip transfer and consultation on the rules for staying in Temples, shopping centers and markets.
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