How to travel from Pattaya City to Trang, Thailand

The distance between Pattaya City and Trang is around 830km (516 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Pattaya City to Trang by bus, plane, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out TrangPattaya City if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Suvarnabhumi, Fly

Take the bus to Suvarnabhumi then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Trang (TST).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,850($51)
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Bus

Take the bus to Phang Nga and then to Trang.

  • Duration15h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,235($34)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Mochit then take the train to Trang.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    THB 545($15)
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Drive

Drive to Trang.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Distance962km (598 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pattaya City and Trang

There are several options for getting from Pattaya City to Trang by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around THB 545 ($15) and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 1,850 ($51).

The distance between Pattaya City and Trang is around 830km (516 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 614km (381 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Pattaya City and Trang by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pattaya City to Trang is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx THB 1,850 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Pattaya City and Trang, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around THB 545 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Pattaya City and Trang. We recommend that you take the bus to Suvarnabhumi then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Trang (TST). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pattaya City and Trang. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pattaya City to Trang. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Phang Nga. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.

Sawadee Tour, Local bus, Roong Reuang Coach and Sappaisal run regular bus services between Pattaya City and Trang. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pattaya City to Trang. We recommend that you take the bus to Mochit then fly from Don Muang (DMK) to Trang (TST). instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Trang is Trang Airport (TST) (TST) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Trang. Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) (HDY) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) 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 Trang. The distance is around 962km (598 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pattaya City to Trang is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around THB 2,035 ($56).

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Transport options from Pattaya City to Trang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Suvarnabhumi, Fly + 2 similar
3h 50m
THB 1,850($51)
hourly830km (516 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 30m
THB 2,035($56)
every 2 hours889km (552 miles)
Bus to Suvarnabhumi, plane6h 35m
THB 1,815($50)
every 4 hours918km (570 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
15h 30m
THB 1,235($34)
twice daily1,083km (673 miles)
Bus via Southern Bus Terminal16h 20m
THB 870($24)
twice daily985km (612 miles)
Bus and Train
17h 50m
THB 545($15)
every 20 mins1,032km (641 miles)
Drive
13h 10m
THB 3,085($85)
on demand962km (598 miles)

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Airports near Trang

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

TST
Trang Airport (TST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
16km (10 miles) from Trang
HDY
Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Trang
HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
144km (89 miles) from Trang