How to get from Pattaya to Laem Ngop pier
From Pattaya to the Laem Ngop pier you can take a private taxi, a bus to Trat with a songthaew, or a minivan. The taxi costs 3,099 THB per car for the 320 km and takes about 3 h 05 min. The others cost less per person and need more changes.
Private taxi
You set a time and give a hotel address in Pattaya. The driver collects you and leaves you at the pier of your ferry or boat.
For two or three people the fare is shared, and for four the Toyota Innova at 3,299 THB gives room for the cases.
Bus and songthaew
From Pattaya a bus goes to Trat via Rayong and Chanthaburi. It stops in Trat town, so the last 20 km to the pier are by songthaew or minivan. Each change is a wait, and the luggage travels with you through all of them.
Check the timetable at the Pattaya bus station, because departures and fares change.
Minivan
Minivans run from Pattaya to Trat or to the pier. They leave when full and stop at set points, not at your hotel. A seat is tighter than a seat in a car.
A minivan suits a single traveller who wants to avoid the bus station.
Which to choose
A single traveller with a small bag takes the bus. Two or more people with suitcases take the taxi, which is the only option that starts at the hotel. If your boat leaves at a fixed time, the taxi is the safer choice.
Prices are on the price page. You pay the driver in cash, or by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, transfer by QR code or bank transfer to a Thai account if you prefer.
Beyond the pier
The ferry is not included in the price: plus ferry tickets, about 80 THB per person. If the car should cross with you, book Pattaya to Koh Chang.
Questions and answers
Is there a train to Laem Ngop?
No.
Where do buses from Pattaya stop?
In Trat town.
Is the taxi worth it for one person?
Not if you travel alone and count every baht. For a family or friends the fare is divided, and the driver handles the cases.
Can I book the taxi back to Pattaya?
Yes. Laem Ngop to Pattaya has the same price in the order form.
Do I buy the ferry ticket in advance?
No. You buy it at the pier.
Book Pattaya to Laem Ngop
Cancellation is free. Pay the driver in cash, or by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, transfer by QR code or bank transfer to a Thai account if you prefer.