Local buses

You should check locally during your stay as to local services and times. Generally, buses serve the main roads through Pattaya, Jomtien, and Naklua, with stops at Big C supermarket. Buses are usually colour coded for ease. Although cheap, the hassle of finding out whether buses are operational combined with the fact that services, when running, are infrequent, means that most visitors will be better off mastering the songthaews instead.

Local tip: Ask a bus driver, mall, or larger hotel for a route map and timetable if you want to use buses in Pattaya.