Written by Graham Smith, Hannah McKinsey, Lorraine Aust, Somchai Boonmee
13/08/2025
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The primary transport hub for reaching Koh Chang is Trat Airport (TDX) on the mainland. Ferries to the island depart from Ao Thammachat Pier in Laem Ngop, located in Trat province. In Bangkok, major bus terminals such as Ekkamai and Suvarnabhumi Airport serve as departure points for ground transportation.
By Flight and Minibus/Private Transfer:
Flights are available from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Trat Airport (TDX), operated exclusively by Bangkok Airways. The flight takes approximately 1 hour.
One-way flight costs typically range from 1,500 to 4,000 Baht.
Upon arrival at Trat Airport, shared minibuses offer direct transfers to your accommodation on Koh Chang, including the ferry ticket, for around 650-850 Baht per person. This journey takes approximately 2 hours.
Private car or minivan transfers from Trat Airport to your Koh Chang hotel can be arranged for approximately 1,900 to 2,500 Baht total.
By Bus and Ferry from Bangkok:
Government Bus 999 departs from Bangkok's Ekkamai Bus Terminal directly to the Ao Thammachat ferry pier. This option costs around 260-292 Baht one-way and takes about 5-6 hours.
Scheduled departures for the 999 bus are typically at 07: 45 AM and 09:00 AM.
Other shared minibus services from Bangkok (Ekkamai, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Khao San Road) to Trat or directly to the ferry pier are also available, with combined travel times ranging from 6 to 9.5 hours and fares from 300 to 950 Baht depending on the service and inclusions.
An overnight Cherdchai bus from Ekkamai departs at 23: 30, arriving at Trat bus station around 05:00, from where a songthaew can take you to the piers.
By Private Car/Taxi Transfer from Bangkok:
A comfortable door-to-door private transfer from Bangkok to your hotel on Koh Chang, including ferry tickets, typically costs between 3,500 and 5,200 Baht.
This journey usually takes approximately 5-7 hours.
Ferry Services to Koh Chang:
Ferries operate between Ao Thammachat Pier on the mainland and Ao Sapparot Pier on Koh Chang.
A one-way adult ferry ticket costs 80 Baht.
The ferry crossing typically takes 20-40 minutes.
Ferries generally run every 45 minutes from 06: 30 AM to 06:30 PM, with increased frequency (every 20-30 minutes) during busy periods.
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