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| Pattaya Transport |  |
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Pattaya can
be reached in a comfortable 2 and half hour drive along Sukhumvit
Highway via Bang Pakong, Chonburi and Srirach. And one can also
avoid Chonburi by opting for State Highway 36 (new route - Chonburi
- Pattaya - Rayong). Air - conditioned and non - air - conditioned coaches regularly leave from the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai) and Nothern Bus Terminal (Morchit) on kampaengphet Road throughout the day. Departure times and fares may be obtained by telephoning the Eastern Bus Terminal (02-3929829) for air-conditioned coaches and 3912504 for regular coaches and the Nothern Bus Terminal at 02-5378055 for air-conditioned coaches. The State Railways of Thailand offers daily train service departing Bangkok’s Hua Lumpong Station at 6.55 a.m. Tel 02-2237010, 2237020. The journey takes about 3 hours and a half. Travel within the resort Travelling around Pattaya is most convenient by mini-buses that continually ply the Beach Road and Pattaya 2nd Road in counterclockwise circuits. Fares are 5 Baht per person per ride, fares beyond main bag one negotiable. Those who wish to be independent and explore Pattaya’s surrounding countryside and beaches at leisure, can hire motorcycles, jeeps or cars. The Visitor is advised to shop around and consult local tourism publications, for different companies offer different prices and conditions.
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