### How to Reach Pattaya, Thailand
**By Flight:**
Pattaya doesn't have its own international airport. The nearest airport is U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport (UTP), but it caters mostly to domestic flights and limited international connections. Therefore, the most common entry point by air for international travelers is through Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok. From there, you can catch a connecting domestic flight to UTP or travel by road to Pattaya which is about **120 km away**.
**By Train:**
There is no direct train service to Pattaya. However, you can take a train from Bangkok's Hualamphong or Bang Sue Train Station to the Pattaya Railway Station. The journey typically takes around **3 hours**.
**By Road:**
Pattaya is well-connected by road. Buses and taxis are readily available from Bangkok and usually take about **2-3 hours** depending on traffic conditions.
### How to Reach Pattaya from India's Top 10 Cities:
**Mumbai** –
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) – Flight Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours. From BKK, a road trip to Pattaya is **120 km**.
**Delhi** –
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) – Flight Duration: Approximately 4 hours. Road travel from BKK to Pattaya is **120 km**.
**Bangalore** –
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) – Flight Duration: Approximately 4 hours. The road distance to Pattaya is **120 km** from Bangkok.
**Hyderabad** –
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) – Flight Duration: Approximately 4 hours. Then, road travel to Pattaya is **120 km**.
**Chennai** –
Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) – Flight Duration: Approximately 3.5 hours. Then Pattaya is **120 km** by road from Bangkok.
**Kolkata** –
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) – Flight Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours. From there, Pattaya is a road journey of **120 km**.
**Ahmedabad** –
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (AMD) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) – Flight Duration: Approximately 4.5 hours. Pattaya lies **120 km** from Bangkok by road.
**Pune** –
Pune International Airport (PNQ) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) – Flight Duration: May involve connecting flights with total travel times varying. Pattaya is **120 km** away by road from Bangkok.
**Surat** –
Surat International Airport (STV) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) via connecting flights. The distance by road from Bangkok to Pattaya is **120 km**.
**Jaipur** –
Jaipur International Airport (JAI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) usually involves one stopover. Total flight duration may vary. Pattaya is **120 km** from Bangkok by road.
**Suggested Routes by Road (From Bangkok):**
- The most direct route from Bangkok to Pattaya by road is via the Bangkok-Chonburi-Pattaya Motorway (Highway 7).
**Stopovers along the way:**
- If driving from Bangkok, you can stop at Si Racha, a coastal town before Pattaya, famous for its Sriracha sauce and the Khao Kheow Open Zoo.
**Nearest Airport:**
- The nearest airport to Pattaya for international travelers is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok.
**Nearest Railway Station:**
- Pattaya Railway Station is the local station, but it does not cater to high-speed trains or principal routes.
Please note that the times are approximate, and flight times can vary based on current routes and schedules. Road travel times depend on traffic conditions, and it is always advisable to check local transportation options and schedules for the most current information.
