Thailand Trains

Pattaya to Bangkok train tickets

The Pattaya to Bangkok train runs on Saturdays and Sundays only, on the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). The journey takes 2h29m. Tickets start from 244 THB (US$ 7.26) .

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2h29m journey
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2026 schedule

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Every departure running this route right now, with SRT fares, all fees included.

Train Times Duration Classes From
888Rapid 16:26 → 18:55 2h29m
Second class seat (AC)
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Verified SRT schedules. Times and fares from the State Railway of Thailand, not estimates. Last verified: 20/10/2026

Route facts

Departure
16:26
Train
Rapid 888 · 2h29m
Overnight sleeper
No, daytime trains only
Cheapest class
Second class seat (AC)from 244 THB (US$ 7.26)
The journey

The Pattaya to Bangkok train, up close.

The train back from Pattaya runs on the Eastern Line along the Chonburi coast and through Chachoengsao to Bangkok's historic Hua Lamphong station, a relaxed alternative to the bus that avoids the expressway traffic.

Arriving at Hua Lamphong

This train ends at Hua Lamphong, the old station in central Bangkok, not at Krung Thep Aphiwat. The MRT Blue Line stop of the same name is next door, the easiest way on into the city.

How long does the Pattaya to Bangkok train take?

Every train takes 2h29m. There is 1 train on Saturdays and Sundays, the Rapid 888, leaving Pattaya at 16:26.

Getting to Pattaya station

Pattaya station is about 3 km from the beach. Allow time for a songthaew, motorbike taxi or Grab to the station before your train.

Riding the other way? See the Bangkok to Pattaya train.

Choose your comfort

Which class to book.

The classes sold on this route and what you get with each, from the cheapest seat up.

Most popular Second class seat (AC)

Second class seat (AC)

An assigned reclining seat in an air-conditioned carriage.

Daytime trips in comfort

Price per class

Class From Up to
Second class seat (AC) 888 244 THB (US$ 7.26) 244 THB (US$ 7.26)

Per person, one way, from the current SRT timetable, all fees included. The price varies by train, so pick yours when you book.

New to Thai trains? Read our guides to train classes and train types.

Onboard

What it's like on the train.

SRT trains range from fan-cooled third class seats to air-conditioned sleeper cars on the night trains.

Power and comfort

Newer air-conditioned trains have power sockets, older fan and third class cars usually do not, so charge your devices before boarding. Air-conditioned cars can run cold at night, bring a light layer.

Food and drink

Long distance trains usually have a dining car or staff selling meals and drinks at your seat. On shorter trips, buy food at the station before departure.

Luggage

There is no luggage check-in: you keep your bags with you. Each passenger can bring up to 30kg of luggage in third class, 40kg in second class and 60kg in first class.

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Good to know

The practical details.

Onboard

Air-conditioned classes are cool, fan classes have open windows. Lower berths are wider and cost a little more than upper berths.

ID & tickets

Bring the passport used at booking, the name must match your ticket. The e-ticket on your phone is enough, no printout needed.

Changes & refunds

Changes and cancellations follow SRT rules and fees. Check the conditions shown with each fare before you pay.

Best time to travel

Book ahead for Songkran in April, New Year and long weekends, when sleeper berths sell out first.

Before you go, read our guides to booking SRT tickets, changes and cancellations, food on board and the ladies only carriage.

Booking window

How far ahead can you book?

You can book this route up to 90 days before departure. Here is how the sales window works, and how to find out the moment your date opens.

When tickets go on sale

The State Railway of Thailand releases seats 90 days before the departure date. If your travel date is further out, trains show a "Not open yet" status: this is normal and means tickets are not on sale yet. Sleeper berths around holidays sell out quickly once the window opens. Every rule of the SRT sales window, holidays included, is in our SRT booking window guide.

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Where to go

Your stations.

Pattaya

Pattaya Railway Station, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand

Hua Lamphong

Rong Mueang, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand Arrive 30-60 min before departure.

Before you book

Quick answers.

How many trains run from Pattaya to Bangkok each day?

Trains from Pattaya to Bangkok run on Saturdays and Sundays only, 1 a day.

How long does the Pattaya to Bangkok train take?

The Pattaya to Bangkok train takes 2h29m on the 888, the only service on this route.

How much is a Pattaya to Bangkok train ticket?

Pattaya to Bangkok train tickets start from 244 THB (US$ 7.26), all fees included, with higher fares for air-conditioned classes.

Is there an overnight train from Pattaya to Bangkok?

No. All trains between Pattaya and Bangkok are daytime seating services; there are no sleeper berths on this route.

Which station do Pattaya to Bangkok trains depart from?

Trains depart from Pattaya Railway Station (สถานีพัทยา), Pattaya Railway Station, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to complete boarding.

Where do Pattaya to Bangkok trains arrive?

Trains arrive at Hua Lamphong Railway Station (สถานีหัวลำโพง), Rong Mueang, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.

Do I need a Thai phone number or SIM card to book?

No. You can book with any email address and pay by international card, no Thai phone number or local SIM required.

How do I receive my train ticket?

Your e-ticket is sent by email once the booking is confirmed. Show it on your phone at the station, there is no need to print anything.

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About the author

Maxence Decamp, founder of YesMyTrips, on a boat in Southeast Asia.

Maxence Decamp

French, based in Southeast Asia since 2017

I spent six years in transport booking across Southeast Asia before founding YesMyTrips in 2025. In those years I saw too many travellers arrive at the wrong station, miss their train, or pay two or three times the real fare because of contradictory information found online. The platform exists to make booking simple and reliable.

This editorial site exists for a different reason. Most English language guides to trains in the region are generic, copied from one blog to the next, and often wrong. Here I publish data checked against the official operator systems, and I write the guides from riding the routes myself, not from a search engine.

This blog combines YesMyTrips' regularly verified data and my own travel notes, route by route.