Train to Pattaya - A Weekend Getaway From Bangkok

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Taking the train from Bangkok (Hualamphong) to Pattaya may not be the fastest way to reach this beach destination, but the extra travel time is more than worth it for the scenic views you won’t get on the highway. Train 283 takes passengers through Chachoengsao Province, crossing the mighty Bang Pakong River, and then heads south to Chonburi and Pattaya before reaching Chuk Samet. Between Lat Krabang and Siracha, you’ll pass plenty of freight train traffic and might even spot some Panda locomotives.

I hopped off in Pattaya Tai for a relaxing weekend beach getaway, escaping the hustle and bustle of Bangkok. On my return, I boarded Ordinary Train 284, taking the same route back but sitting on the opposite side to fully capture the experience.

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[ChristofBurmeister]

Endlich mal einer der die gute Eisenbahn nutzt.super

[zzj]

Very nice journey. Will follow your footsteps too. Thank you.

[ianwyj]

These 3rd=class trains might lack the luxury and speed of their more expensive counterparts but I found them a very interesting way to mix with the locals who use them for their daily commute as well as see the countryside at a more sedate pace. I did the ride from Nam Tok through Kanchanaburi to Bangkok Thon Buri several years back - highly encourage anyone to try that too.

[anthonydowling]

Have taken this train just for the experience .Also took the train to Chiang mai and back several times . As somebody said "its not the destination you should focus on but the journey itself ".

[davidwebb]

I'm looking to travel this way to PATTAYA next year, just confirm please which station you boarded the train at, ,,was getting the ticket any hassle ??? thanks SYDNEY Dave .

[aprreine]

Can tickets be bought in advance? Can you take it in any eastern line station in bkk?