How to travel from Pattaya City to Cheow Lan Lake, Thailand

The distance between Pattaya City and Cheow Lan Lake is around 731km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 5m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Pattaya City to Cheow Lan Lake by bus, train, ferry, car, plane, taxi and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Cheow Lan LakePattaya City if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Suvarnabhumi then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT).

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,745($48)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Chonburi and then to Ban Takhun.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,125($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Koh Samui - Nathon and then to Surat Thani Airport.

  • Duration20h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,180($60)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Bangkok Ekkamai then take the train to Surat Thani Train Station.

  • Duration14h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 980($27)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Cheow Lan Lake.

  • Duration11h 10m
  • Distance817km (508 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pattaya City and Cheow Lan Lake

There are several options for getting from Pattaya City to Cheow Lan Lake by bus, train, ferry, car, plane, taxi and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around THB 980 ($27) and will take around 14h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 1,745 ($48).

The distance between Pattaya City and Cheow Lan Lake is around 731km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 495km (307 miles)

It takes around 13h 15m to get from Pattaya City and Cheow Lan Lake by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pattaya City to Cheow Lan Lake is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx THB 1,745 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Pattaya City and Cheow Lan Lake, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around THB 980 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pattaya City and Cheow Lan Lake. We recommend that you take the bus to Suvarnabhumi then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT). instead which will take 5h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pattaya City and Cheow Lan Lake. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pattaya City to Cheow Lan Lake. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Chonburi and Ban Takhun. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

Nakhonchai Air and Sawassdee Thoa Thai run regular bus services between Pattaya City and Cheow Lan Lake. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Pattaya City and Cheow Lan Lake. The ferry typically takes around 20h 5m and departs twice daily.

Yellow Bus, Songserm and Lomprayah run the ferry services between Pattaya City and Cheow Lan Lake. Ferries run twice daily and take around 20h 5m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pattaya City to Cheow Lan Lake. We recommend that you take the bus to Suvarnabhumi then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Surat Thani (URT). instead which will take 5h 5m.

The closest major airport to Cheow Lan Lake is Surat Thani Airport (URT) (URT) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Cheow Lan Lake. Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) and Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Pattaya City and Cheow Lan Lake. The distance is around 817km (508 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pattaya City to Cheow Lan Lake is to take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 15m and will usually cost around THB 1,125 ($31).

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Transport options from Pattaya City to Cheow Lan Lake
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 3 similar
5h 5m
THB 1,745($48)
every 4 hours731km (454 miles)
Plane and Bus6h 55m
THB 6,175($170)
once daily860km (534 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi5h 50m
THB 3,450($95)
hourly912km (567 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 55m
THB 2,180($60)
every 4 hours816km (507 miles)
Bus
13h 15m
THB 1,125($31)
once daily818km (508 miles)
Ferry
20h 5m
THB 2,180($60)
twice daily794km (493 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
14h 30m
THB 980($27)
once daily864km (537 miles)
Bus to Cha-am Intersection, train14h 45m
THB 1,090($30)
once daily813km (505 miles)
Drive
11h 10m
THB 2,650($73)
on demand817km (508 miles)

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Airports near Cheow Lan Lake

The following major airports near Cheow Lan Lake offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

URT
Surat Thani Airport (URT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Cheow Lan Lake
HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Cheow Lan Lake
KBV
Krabi Airport (KBV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
115km (72 miles) from Cheow Lan Lake