Yes. One slow third-class train a day runs from Bangkok to Pattaya, leaving Hua Lamphong station at 06:55 and reaching Pattaya at about 10:34, and on Saturdays and Sundays a faster air-conditioned railcar leaves Hua Lamphong at 06:45 and arrives at 09:13.
That is the whole service: one train each way every day, plus the weekend railcar. It does not leave from Krung Thep Aphiwat, the big new terminal where most long-distance trains now start, and it is much slower than the road. For most travelers the bus or minivan is the practical choice. The train is for people who like slow rail journeys, travel with a bicycle, or want a cheap, unhurried ride out of the city.
The times on this page come from a well-known enthusiast timetable that is built from the State Railway of Thailand's (SRT) own schedules, checked on 9 November 2026. We could not open SRT's online timetable that day, so confirm the times at the station or in the SRT's D-Ticket system before you travel.
Bangkok–Pattaya by rail (timetable checked November 2026)
- Bangkok station
- Hua Lamphong, not Krung Thep Aphiwat
- Daily train
- Ordinary 283, dep. 06:55, Pattaya about 10:34 (about 3 h 40 min)
- Daily return
- Ordinary 284, Pattaya about 14:21, Hua Lamphong 18:15
- Weekend train
- 997 on Saturdays and Sundays, dep. 06:45, Pattaya 09:13 (about 2 h 30 min)
- Weekend return
- 998, Pattaya 16:25, Hua Lamphong 18:55
- Fares
- Shown at the ticket counter; we found no published fare to print
The daily ordinary train, number 283
Train 283 is an ordinary train pulled by a diesel locomotive, with third-class carriages that have fans and open windows, not air conditioning. After Hua Lamphong it picks up at Phaya Thai (07:07), Makkasan (07:15) and Asok (07:21) inside Bangkok, which helps if you are staying along Sukhumvit. It then runs east and south through Chon Buri and Si Racha Junction (10:12) to Pattaya at 10:34.
The train does not end at Pattaya. It continues to Pattaya Tai (10:39), Suan Nong Nooch (11:03) and Ban Plu Ta Luang (11:20), and terminates at Chuk Samet near Sattahip at 11:45. Older guides often call Ban Plu Ta Luang the end of the line, but the current timetable runs on to Chuk Samet.
Tickets for this train are sold only at the station, from about two hours before departure; you cannot book them online. One carriage takes full-size bicycles. What third class is like, from the hard seats to the food sellers, is described in our guide to riding Thailand's third-class trains.
Go to Hua Lamphong, not Krung Thep Aphiwat. Many websites still send Pattaya passengers to Bang Sue or the new central terminal. The Pattaya trains start at the old Hua Lamphong station, on the MRT Blue Line, and the weekend railcar uses it too.
Hua Lamphong is one of the stations that kept its slow trains when the expresses moved north in 2023. Our Krung Thep Aphiwat station guide lists which trains still start at the old station and which use the new one.
The weekend railcar, numbers 997 and 998
On Saturdays and Sundays a British-built Sprinter diesel railcar runs the same line with second-class air-conditioned carriages and reclining seats. Train 997 leaves Hua Lamphong at 06:45 and calls at Makkasan (06:58), Chachoengsao (08:01), Chon Buri (08:36) and Si Racha (08:54) before Pattaya at 09:13. Like the daily train, it carries on to Suan Nong Nooch and Chuk Samet. The SRT's special tourist trains to the Pa Sak dam, the beach south of Hua Hin and Nam Tok are separate services, covered in our page on weekend excursion trains from Bangkok.
Coming back, train 998 leaves Pattaya at 16:25 and reaches Hua Lamphong at 18:55, which makes a Saturday or Sunday day trip possible. Seats can be bought at the station or reserved online up to 30 days ahead; our guide to booking Thai train tickets online walks through the D-Ticket steps. We could not confirm whether the railcar also runs on public holidays, so check before planning around one.
Coming back: the afternoon trains
The daily return, train 284, starts at Chuk Samet at 13:05, leaves Pattaya at about 14:21 and gets into Hua Lamphong at 18:15. Since 283 arrives in Pattaya mid-morning, a weekday day trip by rail gives you less than four hours in town. On weekends the 998 at 16:25 is the better way back.
| Train | Runs | Leaves | Arrives | Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 283 | Daily | Hua Lamphong 06:55 | Pattaya 10:34 | Third class, fans |
| 997 | Sat and Sun | Hua Lamphong 06:45 | Pattaya 09:13 | Second class, air-con |
| 284 | Daily | Pattaya 14:21 | Hua Lamphong 18:15 | Third class, fans |
| 998 | Sat and Sun | Pattaya 16:25 | Hua Lamphong 18:55 | Second class, air-con |
Pattaya station and getting to your hotel
Pattaya has two stops on the line: Pattaya itself and Pattaya Tai (South Pattaya), five minutes further on. The enthusiast timetable suggests Pattaya Tai for the boats to Koh Larn, but treat that as a tip rather than official advice; our guide to getting to Koh Larn covers the pier and the island.
We found no official figure for the distance from either station to Beach Road, so plan the last stretch before you arrive. From the station, take a baht bus (the shared pickup trucks that run fixed loops through town), a motorbike taxi or a Grab car; Grab lists Chonburi and Pattaya among the places it serves. Baht buses have cost 15 to 20 baht since 10 April 2026, and our guide to songthaews and baht buses explains the routes and how to pay. Our Pattaya city guide covers the town, and our comparison of Pattaya's neighborhoods for a hotel shows which area suits you.
Train or bus to Pattaya?
In one line: the bus and minivan are faster and leave all day, while the train runs once a day, is slow and suits people who enjoy the ride. Buses leave from Ekkamai, Mo Chit and Suvarnabhumi Airport; our older guide to every way from Bangkok to Pattaya compares buses, taxis and minivans.
Will there be a high-speed train to Pattaya?
Not soon. A high-speed line from Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi through Pattaya to U-Tapao airport was planned, but it is not under construction: in July 2026 the private partner asked to end its contract with the SRT. No high-speed trains run anywhere in Thailand yet. Our page on Thailand's high-speed rail projects follows the dispute and the official dates.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Bangkok to Pattaya?
About three hours and 40 minutes on the daily ordinary train 283 (06:55 to about 10:34), and about two and a half hours on the weekend railcar 997 (06:45 to 09:13), according to the timetable we checked in November 2026.
Does the Pattaya train leave from Bang Sue or Krung Thep Aphiwat?
No. Both the daily train and the weekend railcar start at Hua Lamphong, the old central station in Bangkok. The daily train also picks up at Phaya Thai, Makkasan and Asok on its way out of the city.
Can I book the Bangkok to Pattaya train online?
Only the weekend railcar (997 and 998), which can be reserved on D-Ticket up to 30 days ahead. Tickets for the daily ordinary train are sold only at the station, from about two hours before it leaves.
How much is the train from Bangkok to Pattaya?
We could not find a fare published by the SRT or another reliable source in November 2026, so we do not print one. The ticket counter shows the price before you pay, and D-Ticket shows it for the weekend railcar.
Sources
- Thai Train Guide – Eastern Line timetable, train 283 (checked November 2026)
- Thai Train Guide – Eastern Line timetable, train 284 (checked November 2026)
- Thai Train Guide – Eastern Line timetable, weekend railcar 997 (checked November 2026)
- Thai Train Guide – Eastern Line timetable, weekend railcar 998 (checked November 2026)
- Seat61 – Train travel in Thailand (Hua Lamphong services) (checked November 2026)
- Pattaya Mail – Songthaew fare adjustment to 15–20 baht (checked November 2026)
- Grab Thailand – Locations (checked November 2026)