Driving from Pattaya to Ekamai

[jack71]

Hi

 

I want to drive from Pattaya to Ekamai- more or less on the same route as the big bus that leaves every hour. 

 

Yes, I know about google maps but actually I find it doesn't often make the best decisions- certainly out of any big city google maps is useless. I will not even start on the sat nav system in my car. Absolutely useless with directions

 

If Im driving up that road past the main Pattaya bus station (on the left). I get to the T intersection and turn right and then 50m on take the left at that main highway. Is that the route all the way to Bangkok? 

 

Once Im in bkk what is the sign to turn off (left side) to sukhumvit. I know once Im on. that it leads to Ekamai on the left side. 

 

thanks

[Will B Good]

I invariable get within 100m of Sukhumvit.... some how lose it...and end up taking another hour to find it and  be on the wrong side.

 

I hope someone who knows what they are about can help you.....555

[OneMoreFarang]

9 minutes ago, jack71 said:

I want to drive from Pattaya to Ekamai- more or less on the same route as the big bus that leaves every hour. 

Follow the bus!

[Will B Good]

1 minute ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Follow the bus!

He will need a Porche 911 minimum, to keep up.

[richard_smith237]

Motorbike or car ? 
 

If car, tollway, google maps does give you the best option.

Exit the expressway at Bang Na, turn right up Sukhumvit Rd. 
 

 

[bbko]

I made that drive several times, if you don't mind paying tolls take Motorway 7, if you want the same as the bus (no tolls) take Motorway 3.

[MeaMaximaCulpa]

Yes use number 7, and exit when you see Bayoke tower, on to Chalong Rat Expressway towards Klong Toei and Phra Khanong.

Take the second exit towards Sukhumvit Soi 50 at On Nut, take a left into soi 50, and then take a left again to get onto Sukhumvit itself.

Then just straight ahead past Phra Khanong BTS and next one is Ekkamai. Good luck!

[MeaMaximaCulpa]

1 hour ago, MeaMaximaCulpa said:

Yes use number 7, and exit when you see Bayoke tower, on to Chalong Rat Expressway towards Klong Toei and Phra Khanong.

Take the second exit towards Sukhumvit Soi 50 at On Nut, take a left into soi 50, and then take a left again to get onto Sukhumvit itself.

Then just straight ahead past Phra Khanong BTS and next one is Ekkamai. Good luck!

NB: CORRECTION: Don't look for the Baiyoke tower, that's too far into town. You take the exit AFTER the one to Bang Na, not far after a road toll gate.

 

I cannot remember the name on the road sign, when you have been many times, you stop looking at details. Check the map, and it is actually easy.

[jacko45k]

4 hours ago, jack71 said:

If Im driving up that road past the main Pattaya bus station (on the left). I get to the T intersection and turn right and then 50m on take the left at that main highway. Is that the route all the way to Bangkok? 

No, They stay on the motorway only as far as the junction with 361 near Chonburi, then use 361 to Hwy  34. Get Google Maps to plan your route.

[jack71]

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Get Google Maps to plan your route.

how does one do this? Im so old I can barely turn on the computer. 

[mancub]

15 minutes ago, jack71 said:

how does one do this? Im so old I can barely turn on the computer. 

Then, I admire your bravado....but perhaps it would be for the best if you went by bus ! ????

[jacko45k]

10 hours ago, jack71 said:

how does one do this? Im so old I can barely turn on the computer. 

Haha, well you might do better tailgating a bus from Reung Ruen bus station then, although they have a habit of stopping to drop people off here and there in outer Bangkok. 

[smedly]

Take the turn off for BangNa pretty simple then keep right and turn right at the lights and you are on Suk, ekamai is on the left as you go down - maybe about 4km in traffic

 

TBH I would just take the bus and leave the car, are you just going for the day, I would have driven for you if I had known earlier ????

[mikebell]

On 11/12/2021 at 12:45 PM, Will B Good said:

He will need a Porche 911 minimum, to keep up.

My friend Joe can sell you one or a Ferrari.

[RafPinto]

On 11/12/2021 at 12:45 PM, Will B Good said:

He will need a Porche 911 minimum, to keep up.

Or take the bus.

[RafPinto]

Or stop at Lotus's in On Nut and ask for directions.

[jacko45k]

18 hours ago, RafPinto said:

Or stop at Lotus's in On Nut and ask for directions.

Which would presumably be 'carry on straight down Sukhumvit'!