flyDelight Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 The idea is to go with Nok Air from Khon Kaen to Don Muang, from there to Pattaya. Is it from DM as simple/usual as from Swampie to just hop on a taxi or bus, and what rates to expect anyone here who done this route? Actually I have no clear idea of the distance between Don Muang and Swampie so it's hard to estimate. Thanks for reading! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Based on my experience if I was you I would pay a bit extra and go thai smile to swampy mate I have done Don muang twice and twice from both pattaya and the return to Pattaya was a bloody nightmare plus on both occasions there was a good 45min delay from DM. Thai smile straight to swampy for me from now on used this route 10 times now never delayed more than 5 mins. Plus so much easier on arrival at swampy to get to Pattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehelmsman Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Either airport you choose, hop in a cab. In the 1600 baht range from DM. Easy peasy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 (Don Muang) Pattaya 368 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 "Actually I have no clear idea of the distance between Don Muang and Swampie so it's hard to estimate" Ever heard of Google ? Marvellous site for all sort of info. Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henryford Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 A cab is the easy, but expensive, option. Otherwise it is a nightmare to get from DM to Pattaya, especially if you land around peak times. Last time it took me 5 hours late afternoon on a Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I drive ,its not a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I drive ,its not a problem Maybe the OP doesn't have a car or a license or a sense of direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (Don Muang) Pattaya 368 baht Don Muang-Pattaya 118 baht Exit DM airport and take the 29 bus to Victory Monument.................18 baht if aiconditioned otherwise 7 baht. From Victory Monument to Pattaya tai (you can get off at other places more suitable to yourself) by van 100 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I drive ,its not a problem There are those on here that say the way you drive IS a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I drive ,its not a problem There are those on here that say the way you drive IS a problem No problem with my driving ,hic,it's all the other's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (Don Muang) Pattaya 368 baht Two buses per day. Another proof how much easier it is from Suv. (BKK). Every hour to Jomtien, Bell bus every two hours. One thing for sure: overall you won't save money by flying to DMK if Pattaya is your destination. Costs time and money, A couple of times I used the opposite direction (Pattaya to DMK). Using the bus to BKK and then the free shuttle to DMK. So no extra cost, just time (about 1 more hour). But: you need to show a flight booking to use the free shuttle. So it would not work for DMK -> BKK -> Pattaya. Except someone knows a trick to get on the shuttle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QEDDEQ Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Take the A1 express bus from DMK to Mochit bus station. Blue bus goes every 20 minutes to Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogbreath Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Either airport you choose, hop in a cab. In the 1600 baht range from DM. Easy peasy Last week the cab ride from DM to Pattaya was quoted 2400-2600 by the touts inside the airport. Found a gypsy cab for 1600 including tolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzarella Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 The cheapest way... From the airport using the way on the 3rd floor walk to the train station and take a van to the Liberty Monument 40THB 1/2 hour ride From the Liberty Monument take a van to Pattaya 160 THB 2 hours ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumbo1 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 There's 2 buses run from dmk to bkk regularly , number 554 and 555 if I remember correct. The bus stop is on the main road I front of the terminal , 35 baht and takes about 1 hour. From bkk to pattaya/ jomtien aircon coach takes about 1 hour 45 mins and is 130 baht , I feel a lot safer and more relaxed on the coach than the mini buses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehw200 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 take the Bell bus,,,, ground flloor for a little extra they will arrange transport from the bus station in Pattaya to the front door of your hotel no hassles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novo58 Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) @ ehw200........Bell bus ONLY operates from Swampy at the moment......NOT Don muang. From swampy ....book on line in advance 250b ----to your hotel door(after transferring to a minibus at North Pattaya bus terminal) Edited October 28, 2015 by novo58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branches Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I paid 1500 for a single cab. Really nice and the guy met me with a sign upon landing. [email protected] was the taxi email http://www.pattaya-taxiservice.com/booking.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I drive ,its not a problem There are those on here that say the way you drive IS a problem How would they know that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Shuttle-bus from DMK to Morchit bus-station, approx B30, then service-bus to Pattaya-Nua bus-station, every couple of hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmrichsw Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (Don Muang) Pattaya 368 baht Don Muang to Swampie Free shuttle bus - Bell bus to Jointem beach bus station 122 baht A/C bus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 @ ehw200........Bell bus ONLY operates from Swampy at the moment......NOT Don muang. From swampy ....book on line in advance 250b ----to your hotel door(after transferring to a minibus at North Pattaya bus terminal) Post #4 states otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiu-Jitsu Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (Don Muang) Pattaya 368 baht Don Muang to Swampie Free shuttle bus - Bell bus to Jointem beach bus station 122 baht A/C bus Is there some reason as to why you are quoting my post? The point of this thread is to point out all the alternatives. I think that it has been aforementioned that you need to show that you have a BKK flight booking to board the free shuttle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Boon Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) Mr T Taxi service pick up from airport to your digs in Pattaya ... Google Mr T Taxi (Pattaya) Or, book a Agoda accommodation that includes airport transfer ... Edited October 28, 2015 by Daniel Boon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csabo Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) "Actually I have no clear idea of the distance between Don Muang and Swampie so it's hard to estimate" Ever heard of Google ? Marvellous site for all sort of info. Just a thought. You haven't heard? TV Forum is the delayed, often inaccurate, snarky version of Google. Who needed instant and accurate anyway? Edited October 28, 2015 by csabo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted October 28, 2015 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) It is about 36 km or more depending on the route taken. Pretty much have to go through Bangkok so of course traffic is an issue. Can skirt it slightly using 304 and Hwy 9 then onto the motorway. Taxi would be easiest but I hear at some times the wait at DM can be long. Once sitting in the AC it would look better than using buses. A taxi or ride to Moechit bus station, then the Rung Ruen bus is another option. Edited October 28, 2015 by jacko45k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novo58 Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) @ Jiu-Jitsu My post states ..........................AT THE MOMENT. The bell travel website states they will start a limited service FROM 31stOct. They have tried this service before -------but it has ceased after a short period of time. Really wish people would READ posts AND ANY LINKS .................before making comments. Actually ...just checked the BELL website ........................swampy to Pattaya ....230b ( to your hotel door) if booked on-line in advance ( 250 if bought at airport ) Bus every 2 hrs Bell service Don Mueng to Pattaya ( FROM 31ST OCT) ................ONLY 2 buses per day ------400b Edited October 29, 2015 by novo58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jossthaifarang Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 "Actually I have no clear idea of the distance between Don Muang and Swampie so it's hard to estimate" Ever heard of Google ? Marvellous site for all sort of info. Just a thought. Try this link: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=don+muang+to+pattaya+best+mode+of+transport Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SantiSuk Posted October 29, 2015 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Try to arrive DM before 6:30am, 11:00am to 3:00pm or after 8pm. That should avoid a frustrating traffic jam as you: bus it to Mochit BTS (for BTS ride to Ekamai Eastern bus terminal, getting off at BTS Ekamai for half hourly cheap buses) bus it to Mochit bus terminal for direct buses to Pattaya as per thread above. Not much between this and the previous option but BTS is reliably quick to get you to the eastern side of BKK van it to Victory for Muzarella cheap van+van option; vans are less likely to be accident-prone on an essentially all-freeway ride but can be very cramped and big luggage could be tricky I can't see any advantage in trying to get to Swampy for the admittedly good range of options there unless you want the Bell bus service for its convenience on arrival in Patts. If you insist, then pay for the inter-airport bus (a friend told me you need a ticket to fly at both airports for a free ride on the shuttle) I thought Kan Air had started a KK to Uttapao flight service already? That would be way the most convenient and comfortable and possibly not that much more expensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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