Distance from Pattaya to Laem Ngop pier
The Laem Ngop pier is 320 km from Pattaya by road, and the price list gives 3 h 05 min. The route follows the coast to Rayong, continues east on Highway 3 through Chanthaburi and turns to the shore in Trat province, where the ferry and the boats to the islands leave.
Leaving Pattaya
From the middle of Pattaya the car reaches the main road within a few minutes. There is no city to cross, so the traffic of the Bangkok routes is not part of this trip. A pick-up at 07:00 is on the open road before 07:30.
Jomtien and Na Jomtien are on the way.
Rayong and Chanthaburi
South of Pattaya the road passes Rayong, then runs east on Highway 3 through fruit country: from April the stalls along the road sell durian, mangosteen and rambutan. Chanthaburi is the last large town before the coast. The driver pays the tolls from the fare.
The coast at Laem Ngop
In Trat province the road turns to the coast. Ao Thammachat is the pier of the ferry to Koh Chang, Center Point is a few kilometres on, and Krom Luang is the pier for boats to Koh Mak. The form asks which one you want.
The ferry crossing of about 30 minutes is not in the 3 h 05 min.
Timing
A pick-up between 07:00 and 10:00 gives an afternoon crossing, since ferries and boats stop in the early evening. After about 13:00 the last crossing is at risk. The fare is on the price page, and the service page describes the pier transfer. The ferry and the boat are not included in the price: plus ferry and boat tickets.
Questions and answers
How far is Laem Ngop from Pattaya?
320 km by the price list.
How long does the trip take?
3 h 05 min on the price list.
Is there a big city on the way?
No. The route follows the coast and then Highway 3.
Is the ferry crossing in that time?
No. The time covers the road to the pier.
Can I stop on the way?
Yes.
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.