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The 12 Best Day Trips from Pattaya

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Pattaya, Thailand, led by Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Mueang Nonthaburi. The closest is Si Racha, about 40 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Pattaya at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Bangkok100 km NW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Samut Prakan80 km NW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Mueang Nonthaburi111 km N1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Chon Buri49 km N55 minHalf-day trip
Pak Kret117 km N1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Sai Mai113 km N1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Si Racha27 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Latkrabang90 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Watthana94 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Khlong Sam Wa105 km N1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Lat Krabang88 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Chatuchak106 km N1 hr 40 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Pattaya

  1. 1

    Bangkok, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north-west of Pattaya3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market.

    Also nearby: Phra Pradaeng, Bang Khae, Bang Khun Thian.

  2. 2

    Samut Prakan, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-west of Pattaya2 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Mueang Nonthaburi, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Pattaya3 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Chon Buri, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north of Pattaya1 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Pak Kret, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km north of Pattaya3 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Sai Mai, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north of Pattaya3 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Si Racha, Thailand

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km north of Pattaya1 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Latkrabang, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north of Pattaya2 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Watthana, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north of Pattaya3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Khlong Sam Wa, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north of Pattaya3 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Lat Krabang, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north of Pattaya2 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Chatuchak, Thailand

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km north of Pattaya3 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Pattaya to Bangkok

A realistic pace for Bangkok, 100 km from Pattaya. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Pattaya
  2. 09:05Arrive in Bangkok (1 hr 35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Bang Nam Phueng Floating Market
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bangkok
  6. 15:05Head back to Pattaya
  7. 16:40Home in Pattaya

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Pattaya?
The best day trips from Pattaya are Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Mueang Nonthaburi, Chon Buri, Pak Kret. The closest is Si Racha, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Pattaya?
Si Racha is the closest, 27 km north of Pattaya, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Pattaya?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Pattaya: Si Racha (40 min), Chon Buri (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Pattaya for a day out?
Bangkok is the largest city in day-trip range, 100 km north-west of Pattaya and about 1 hr 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Pattaya?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Pak Kret at 117 km, around 1 hr 50 min by car.

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