How to get to Koh Chang from Bangkok on your own is a popular question among tourists in Thailand. It’s not surprising, since everyone knows the pretentious and not so, but quite promoted and crowded with tourists And , no longer cause much delight. Therefore, for lovers of less visited (yet) resorts in Thailand, here is an article about the island of Koh Chang and how to get to Koh Chang from Bangkok on your own.
On Koh Chang you can see pristine natural waterfalls, rivers and a dozen beaches. It is very clean and beautiful here. After all, a marine reserve. The Thais especially watch this island. Water sports are even prohibited here because gasoline from boats and scooters pollutes the clean sea. In addition, Koh Chang Island in Thailand has a variety of hotels, ranging from budget options to five-star villas. The island is not often popular among winter travelers, but it is gaining ratings among vacationers.
The infrastructure on the island of Koh Chang is rapidly developing: modern hotels, excellent roads, diversified medical institutions are now being built, and restaurants with fresh seafood are opening. Here you can taste not only Thai cuisine, but also Mexican, Greek, Russian, and German. The ecology of Koh Chang island is preserved due to the fact that it has been given the status of a national park. The entire center of the island is occupied by impenetrable jungle. The air here is special. Only the inhabited western part of Koh Chang is occupied by tourists.
You can get to Koh Chang from Bangkok airport, from Bangkok bus stations, from Pattaya, from anywhere. But these areas are the most popular, so let's look at them in more detail.
Since Koh Chang is an island, there will be several types of transport to get to Koh Chang from Bangkok, Pattaya, and Moscow. In addition to the transfer option, when . But there is nothing difficult about an independent trip to Koh Chang island. The most common route Bangkok - Koh Chang, with a total length of 315 kilometers, passes through Bang Na, Chon Buri, Ban Bung, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat.
From Pattaya to Koh Chang on your own
From Pattaya there are two night buses to Trat from Phetprasert. They depart from Sukhumvit (near Pattaya Klaeng Rd) at 03:20 and 05:00. Ticket price: 268 baht. Travel time is about 4.5 hours.
It is more convenient to go to Trat from Pattaya by minibus. They run from Pattaya Bus Station at 08:00 and 10:30, ticket price is 300 baht. But this is only up to Trat.
You can view the Bangkok - Koh Chang schedule and how to get from the airport and Mo Chit bus station here . Well, buy a ticket right away, if you wish. You can also buy a ticket only to the crossing and cross on your own.
It is almost impossible to find a car at the ferry so as not to wait: what kind of queue of cars there will be at the time of arrival is unknown + ferries often operate according to actual load, only approximately adhering to the schedule. Passengers are always loaded onto the first ferry; motorists have to wait, because... places are limited.
Bangkok - Koh Chang travel time
The fastest time you can get from Bangkok to Koh Chang is 4 hours. If there are traffic jams, stops, and a queue for the ferry, it can take 7-8 hours to get there.
How to get faster by ferry from Bangkok to Koh Chang
To avoid getting in line when traveling from Bangkok to Koh Chang, there are several life hacks:
- There are fewer queues in the morning and evening;
- the largest number of people at the crossing is before Thai holidays;
- if time is limited, then a taxi after the crossing must be ordered in advance;
- Pedestrians always cross faster than cars.
Ferries operate from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and sail every 40 minutes. The crossing time is about 25 minutes. The cost for a car is 120 baht, for a person 80 baht, for a motorbike 40 baht. The cost of traveling by tuk tuk around the island from the ferry is 50-200 baht.
By plane from Bangkok to Koh Chang
Airline planes fly to Trat from Bangkok. Prices from 2500-4000 baht, depending on the time of year. During the low season, you can buy flights from Bangkok to Trat for 1,500 baht.
For Bangkok Airways passengers there is a minibus from the airline, which must be booked separately upon arrival. He takes you to your hotel on Koh Chang. The cost is 500 baht one way and 900 baht round trip. This is the easiest way to get from Trat airport to the hotel.
There are no sea connections between Koh Chang and other resorts in Thailand (such as Pattaya, Samui, Phuket, etc.), so we answer your questions about how to get to the island by bus or minibus, as well as by air. Also read in our blog why it is impractical to get to the island by air. Let us emphasize once again - the Pattaya Koh Chang ferry does not exist.How to get from Bangkok to Koh Chang
The Ekkamai* and Morchit** bus terminals have direct connections to the ferry pier. You can see the bus schedule below. Expect to pay 250 baht for a bus ticket. The most convenient routes are buses 99 Express and Tanakawee. They go directly to the Ao Sapparod pier. If you choose another bus and get to the city of Trat, then after that you will need to take a tuk-tuk that will take you to the pier on the island. The price for such a tuk-tuk ranges from 50 to 300 baht depending on the number of passengers. Minibuses leave from Khao San Street every day for Koh Chang, tickets are sold at every tourist shop in the area, so leaving is not difficult. The most convenient transport is a minibus, which will pick you up from your hotel in Bangkok and take you to your hotel in Koh Chang. Minibuses run every day throughout the year, you can book seats in a minibus on our website, and in the case of an organized transfer, you will not have to worry about how to get to the island. Also earlier You could get from Bangkok to Koh Chang on your own from the minibus stop at the BTS Victory Monument skytrain station - now there is no such option, they closed in 2017! You can also go back on your own from Koh Chang to Bangkok by minibus, and we write about this on the blog. If you are interested in a large bus back from the pier to the city, it leaves twice a day and costs 250 baht. *East Bus Terminal, located a minute's walk from Ekkamai BTS Skytrain Station. **North Bus Terminal, located 15 minutes by taxi from Morchit BTS Station.How to get from the airport to Koh Chang (Bangkok, Samui and Phuket).
1. By air by local airlines
Trat Airport, owned by Bangkok Airways, is located on the mainland 17 kilometers from the pier to Koh Chang island. Flights are operated by Bangkok Airways every day from Bangkok, as well as several times a week from the resorts of Samui, Phuket and Pattaya. You will find the flight schedule below, and you can view and book your ticket at www.bangkokair.com. The flight from Bangkok to Trat takes 50 minutes. Next, you will need to take a minibus at the airport, which will take you to your hotel on the island. Due to the fact that only one airline flies to the airport, ticket prices start from 3,500 baht one way per person, so for two or more people it is more profitable to order a taxi to Koh Chang.2. From Suvarnabhumi Airport by land
All government buses that depart from the Morchit and Ekkamai stations mentioned earlier also stop at the bus station near Bangkok Airport along the way. It is reached directly from the ground floor of the airport by a free white shuttle bus, the journey time of which is about 20 minutes. The shuttle bus runs quite frequently, so there shouldn't be a long wait, so getting from Bangkok Airport to Koh Chang is easy. In the form below you can book tickets for state large and minibuses from bus stations and the airport to the island. Satan.ru minibuses from the airport leave at 11.00 and when arriving before 09.30 in the morning, this service is convenient and practical. Also, three times a day, minibuses leave from the ground floor of the airport near GATE No. 8 to transport newly arrived tourists to hotels in Koh Chang. Departure times for these minibuses are 11.00 and 14.00 daily during high season. You can purchase tickets online by filling out the form above, payment is made by bank card and electronic tickets are sent to your email, according to which you can board the bus. At 07.50 in the morning there is a big bus to Koh Chang pier. One-way ticket costs from 650 baht. During the high season, tickets are sold out several hours before the minibuses depart, so purchasing them in advance is recommended.
How to get from Pattaya to Koh Chang
The most convenient and profitable way to travel between these two points is a minibus. Most tourist shops in Pattaya sell a transfer to the Koh Chang pier for 400-600 baht, and if you want to purchase a ferry ticket from them in advance, it will cost an additional 100 baht. The trip to the pier lasts 4 hours with stops for the toilet and a smoke break. You can order a convenient minibus transfer from your hotel in Pattaya to Ao Sapparod Pier, 450 baht, or directly to the hotel - from 600 baht. Those who like a comfortable and individual transfer can always use a Pattaya Koh Chang taxi. The cheapest, but slowest way to get from Pattaya to Koh Chang on your own is a trip on a large bus lasting 6-6.5 hours. In Pattaya, at the intersection of Sukhumvit road (Sukhumvit highway) and North (Nua) street (North street), there is a local bus station. At about 11.00 in the morning a bus stops here on the Bangkok - Pattaya - Trat route. You can buy a ticket from the ticket inspector on the bus. The second bus arrives around 14.00 in the afternoon. The cost of a ticket to the city of Trat is 120 baht, and from the city you can take a tuk-tuk and get to the pierWe have prepared information about taxis and transfers to Koh Chang from Pattaya and Bangkok: prices for the trip, travel time, where to book. We will give advice and recommendations, and tell you when a transfer should be preferred to public transport.
Briefly about the route:
- Distance: from Bangkok – about 295 km, from Pattaya – about 270 km.
- Travel time – approximately 5 hours
- Prices for individual transfer: from 123 dollars
The fastest and most convenient way to get to Koh Chang is. It’s more convenient and faster than a bus, and most importantly, it avoids hassles (you’re picked up from your hotel and taken to your hotel).
Note: Koh Chang is an island, so a trip to it will include transport on the mainland, a ferry crossing and a trip to the desired beach or hotel.
Transfer Bangkok – Koh Chang
The best option is to order in advance. In this case, you indicate what time and where to pick you up, and the car will be delivered there at the appointed time. Most often, a transfer is ordered from a hotel, but you can also specify any other location - a train station, an airport, or simply any address in Bangkok.
Travel time from Bangkok – approx. 5 o'clock. For comparison: buses take 5-6 hours just to the city of Trat, from where you still need to get to the pier, take a ferry to Koh Chang Island, and then get to the hotel or beach.
Transfer cost Bangkok – Koh Chang (price per car for 3-4 passengers):
- Economy (for example, Ford Focus) – from $130
- Comfort (for example, Toyota Camry) – from $142
- Premium (BMW 7 Series) – on request
- Minibus for 4/7/10 passengers – 152$ / 159$ / 167$
The transfer price already includes the cost of the ferry from the mainland to Koh Chang, as well as a trip to your hotel on the island.
Approximate route map:
Transfer from Bangkok airport
If you arrive in the city by plane, it is more convenient to immediately book a transfer from Bangkok airport to Koh Chang. The service is available at both Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports.
The driver will meet you in the arrivals hall with a sign (he will wait if the flight is delayed) and help you load your luggage into the car.
This option is especially suitable for holidays in Thailand with small children - you won’t have to juggle your suitcases on public transport, and you’ll get to the hotel faster.
The travel time will be slightly longer than if you travel from Bangkok:
- from Suvarnabhumi Airport – about 5 hours 30 minutes
- from Don Mueang Airport – about 5 hours 50 minutes
The cost of the trip is about the same - from 130-142 dollars for the entire car.
Taxi from the airport
From Suvarnabhumi Airport you can get to Koh Chang by taxi. There are special counters at the airport where you can order a taxi to the island.
Taxi cost to Koh Chang – 3500-4500 baht($110-140). Be sure to check whether this price includes a ferry ticket and further travel to the hotel on the island.
You can also try going outside and hailing a taxi yourself. True, this option is dubious - not every taxi driver will agree to go to Chang, and besides, there is a risk of fraud.
Photo: taxi in Bangkok © sharonang Transfer Pattaya – Koh Chang
No less popular among tourists is the transfer from Pattaya to Koh Chang. You also select your departure location (hotel, train or bus station, pier, etc.), desired time and destination in Koh Chang.
Prices depending on car class:
- Economy (for example, Audi A3) – from $123
- Comfort (Toyota Camry, etc.) – from $148
- Premium (e.g. Mercedes S-Class or Lexus GX) – on request
- Minibus for 4/7/10 passengers – 154$ / 171$ / 191$
Transfer to Koh Chang takes about 5 hours. The ferry ticket is already included in the price of the trip.
Approximate route from Pattaya:
Personal transfer and taxi are quite expensive. Therefore, if you are traveling alone, it makes sense to consider cheaper options to get to Koh Chang (bus or minibus).
Taxi and transfer should be preferred to public transport if...
How to get from Bangkok to Koh Chang on one's own? This question is quite relevant for travelers who want to spend their vacation or some part of it on this wonderful tropical island and do not want to contact travel agencies. In reality, getting to Koh Chang from Bangkok is not at all difficult, even for those who are going on an independent trip for the first time. The article below describes the main ways to overcome the route "Bangkok - Koh Chang", indicates the current prices for travel between the capital of Thailand and this tropical island, and a number of practical tips that will allow you not only to get from Bangkok to Koh Chang, but also to do it as quickly and inexpensively as possible.
THE CONTENT OF THE ARTICLE (you can click on the link for a quick transition)
Transfer to Koh Chang from Bangkok (minibus + ferry)
In 2016, it became possible to purchase a ready-made transfer from Bangkok to Koh Chang, which includes a transfer from the Bangkok North Bus Terminal or the capital's Ekkamai Bus Terminal both directly to the island of Koh Chang in the Gulf of Thailand and to the ferry pier. Such transfers are provided by Triple T (TTT), which operates a total of about 15 flights daily. Considering that the journey to the pier in Trat province, from where ferries depart to Koh Chang, takes about 5-6 hours (depending on the point of departure (specific bus station) in Bangkok), all transfers are carried out in the morning. As a rule, the latest flight from the capital departs towards Koh Chang at 12:00 so that all passengers catch the last ferry (at 19:00).
To view the current schedule for the dates you are interested in, you can use (link to the Russian version of the service and to the desired route (Bangkok - Koh Chang). As you can see, the search results will include both combined minibus + ferry tickets and minibus tickets only to the pier. The first option costs 430 baht, and the second - 350 baht. Considering that the ferry to Koh Chang island will cost you just 80 baht, you can immediately buy a comprehensive ticket to the island, because the minibus will be the same in any case In the same results you can see an expensive taxi to Koh Chang from Bangkok and air tickets to the city of Trat, as well as a transfer by large bus to the island (which takes 10 hours!!!).
Also, in situations where you do not want to waste a lot of time on regular buses, you can use minibuses to Koh Chang from Khaosan Street in Bangkok. You can order a similar service at almost any street travel agency, as well as at the reception of most local hotels. By the way, now you can for only 120 baht . and the prices there, due to high competition, are quite affordable. Minibuses usually depart from the same Khao San, so there is no need to spend money on city transport (only if you live in a completely different area).
Minibuses from Bangkok are an easy and fast way to get to Koh Chang
A minibus transfer from Bangkok to Koh Chang, also called the Bangkok - Koh Chang tour, costs a little more than regular buses: prices start from $12 (400 baht) and up to $30. At the same time, the most budget options include only delivery to the ferry pier, and the most expensive offers usually involve a trip on a VIP minibus, a ferry crossing and delivery to a specific hotel on Koh Chang (or to a specific beach, if you decide to look for a hotel locally or don’t know , ).
If the price does not suit you, you can spend half an hour visiting several offices and it is quite possible that you will be able to find something cheaper. But in general, prices are approximately the same for similar services, i.e. You won’t be able to find a full transfer from Bangkok to a hotel on Koh Chang for 500 baht, no matter how hard you search. What will save money is purchasing a round-trip transfer (possibly with an open return date). In this case, the total savings can be 200-300 baht (depending on the company and transfer conditions).
True, this option is only suitable for those who plan to return from Koh Chang to Bangkok and not continue their holiday in Thailand at other resorts (for example, in Pattaya) or leave Koh Chang for Cambodia. You can also use return transfer services (from the island to the capital) by ordering the service at the hotel or at a local travel agency. It is better to take care of this a couple of days before the end of your holiday in Koh Chang and you need to be prepared for the fact that the service may be a little more expensive than when ordering it in Bangkok. But still, TTT transfers from Bangkok bus stations to Koh Chang will be cheaper.
Welcome to Koh Chang - welcome sign at the pier on the island
Travel time from Bangkok to the ferry pier (on the mainland, not on Koh Chang) is 5-6 hours (depending on the traffic conditions on the highway and leaving Bangkok). However, when choosing a minibus from Khaosan, keep in mind that it will spend some time collecting tourists from their hotels, and sometimes this is an extra extra hour in the city. In addition to transfer minibuses, you can also leave Bangkok for Koh Chang on regular minibuses that depart from the Victory Monument area.
A huge number of minibuses depart from this area to various destinations, and the route is often indicated only in Thai, so additional difficulties may arise in finding the minibus you need. In terms of price, minibass from the Victory Monument are not much different from the “Kaosan” ones, i.e. the fare will be about 400 baht to the ferry pier, which is again more expensive than a TTT transfer from one of the bus stations in Bangkok.
From Bangkok to Koh Chang by bus
The bus is the means of transport that allows you to get from Bangkok to Koh Chang with the least material costs. True, the savings compared to transfers are quite small, and the journey turns out to be more difficult. This is due to the fact that there are no direct flights that depart from the Bangkok bus station and arrive directly on the island. As a result, the route becomes somewhat more complicated due to the fact that most buses arrive in the city of Trat, which is the center of the province in which Koh Chang Island is located, and then you must additionally use local modes of transport. However, everything is not as complicated as you may have already imagined, and after reading the section to the end, you will see for yourself.
Regular buses that allow you to get from Bangkok to Koh Chang depart from two capital bus stations: Northern (aka Northern Bus Terminal, aka Morchit (Mo Chit) Bus Terminal, aka Chatuchak Bus Terminal) and East (aka Eastern Bus Terminal or Ekamai ). Detailed information about these and other bus stations in the Thai capital (location, how to get there, schedule, etc.) can be found in detailed reviews on individual pages of the site (section Thailand - Transport), so I will not dwell on this issue here.
Buses on the route Bangkok - Trat run daily, starting at 05:30 in the morning and ending at 23:00 or 23:30 in the evening (depending on the selected bus station). The total number of flights from both bus stations exceeds 25, and buses depart almost every hour and even more often (if we are talking about Ekamai, from the Northern Bus Station is still less frequent - only 7 flights a day, but getting there is closer and faster if you arrive at ). Therefore, it is not necessary to purchase tickets in advance (unless you want to get on a specific flight, for example, the very first or the very last).
Ticket office at Ekkamai bus station in Bangkok, which sells tickets to Koh Chang
Depending on the season, there may be some changes in the bus schedule, so always check this locally, for example, through the official websites of bus stations or the websites of bus companies that operate in the direction you are interested in. The fare from Bangkok to Trat is $7-10 depending on the bus company you choose and bus class in Thailand. Travel time is from 6 to 7 hours, and buses arrive at the Trat Bus Terminal, from where local transport (songthaew passenger pickup trucks) can easily reach one of the two ferry piers in the coastal village of Laem Ngop. for 50-70 baht (just under $2). The journey to the songthaew pier takes about 30 minutes.
Please note that some bus companies do not deliver passengers to the Trat bus station, but directly to one of the ferry piers. On such buses it is usually written “Bangkok Laemngop”. Sometimes, to do this, near the end of the journey, you need to transfer to a minibus, which will take you to the pier, while the big bus goes further to Trat. In this case, you won’t have to pay extra for delivery to the pier, and saving time is also important on vacation, so if possible, I recommend choosing the Bangkok – Koh Chang bus options that allow you to get directly to the pier.
Just keep in mind that most flights to the piers depart from Bangkok either in the morning - from 05:30 to 10:00, or closer to 23:00. This is due to the fact that ferries to Koh Chang operate only from 06:00 am to 19:00 pm. Those. In any case, I advise you to choose buses from Bangkok to Koh Chang, which will take you to Trat at least an hour (preferably two) before the departure time of the last ferry. And it makes no sense to go to the island from the Thai capital by bus in the afternoon, because if you miss the last ferry you will have to look for a hotel in Trat and wait until the morning to move to Koh Chang.
Bus from Bangkok to Laem Ngob Pier in Trat Province
In my opinion, it is much more interesting to spend the whole day in Bangkok, and leave on one of the last buses to Trat, and then take the first morning ferry to the island. By the way, this option is ideal for travelers on a limited budget, because it allows you to save on hotel accommodation (due to overnight travel). For very budget travelers, there is also the opposite option: moving from Trat to Bangkok on a similar overnight bus. This option is not suitable for everyone due to health reasons, but it has the right to life.
No matter how you get to one of the ferry piers by bus, you will have to purchase a ferry ticket separately. In 2014, the cost of a one-way ticket was 80 baht and a round trip ticket was 120 baht. Considering the fact that you most likely are not going to live on the island, it is wiser and cheaper to immediately purchase a round-trip ticket. To do this, check at the box office that you need a return ticket with an open date: open ticket. The ferry travel time ranges from 30 minutes to an hour, the frequency depending on the chosen pier is the same.
Bangkok - Koh Chang how to get there by plane
It is the most expensive but fastest way to get from Bangkok to Koh Chang. True, not everything is so simple here: flights are operated not to the island of Koh Chang itself, where there is no airport capable of receiving such flights, but to the airport in the city of Trat. At the same time, only Bangkok Airways planes currently fly from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Trat, which operate three flights a day: at 08:45, at 11:45 and at 17:10. Depending on the season, departure times may vary slightly (+/- 25 minutes); the current schedule and prices can always be seen using the search and price comparison form for air tickets located below.
The travel time is exactly one hour, so if you take an evening flight you may be late for the last ferry to Koh Chang, because the plane arrives at 18-10, and you need to spend some time getting off the plane, getting your luggage, etc. In addition, you will still have to get to the ferry pier from the airport by songthaew (100 baht). The minimum cost of air tickets is not at all budgetary for domestic air travel in Thailand and is currently about $180 round trip (or $90-100 one way). This is explained by the same reasons that are described in the article - the airport in Trat is the property of the airline and competitors are simply not allowed there.
If you monitor the website of the specified airline, it is quite possible to have time to purchase a cheaper air ticket from Bangkok to Trat, under a special promotion, for example, for $60 one way. On some websites about Thailand you can find information that the budget airline Air Asia flies from Bangkok to Trat. I specifically checked - currently there are no such flights, just as there are no direct flights to Trat from Phuket and Koh Samui. Once upon a time there really were such directions, but now the information about them is outdated and does not correspond to reality.
Airplane Bangkok - Trat - the fastest way to get to Koh Chang island
How to get from Bangkok airport to Koh Chang
If the option of flying from Bangkok to Trat does not fit into the budget of your holiday in Thailand (in my case this is exactly the case), but you want to quickly go on vacation to Koh Chang, without wasting time on, and then on moving to one of bus stations of the capital, then I hasten to please you: the Thais are happy to offer you several such options. Currently, a daily direct express bus departs from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Koh Chang under number 392. The trip will last 7-8 hours (to the island itself), and its price is about $18 (600 baht). Along the way, the bus may make short stops in Pattaya, Rayong and Trat. The indicated price includes not only delivery to the pier, but also ferry crossing. True, bus number 392 also has a significant drawback. It departs only once a day - at 07:50 am (return flight from the island at 13-00). On the official one you can buy a ticket and get detailed information about the flight.
If you want to get to Koh Chang from Bangkok Airport by minibus, you can use the popular service (link to the Russian version for flights from the airport) and buy complex tickets from Suvarnabhumi to the island of Koh Chang in the Gulf of Thailand. Tickets for this transport cost about 600 THB and include a trip to the ferry pier and direct transfer on a large sea ferry to the island. The minibus ride from Bangkok Airport to Koh Chang will last between 6.5 and 7 hours, including the ferry time to the island.
Schedule of buses and minibuses from Suvarnabhumi to Koh Chang (picture clickable)
You can also take a large bus to the island, which departs for Koh Chang from the bus station near Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. This bus leaves only once a day - at 8:20 and travels for 5 hours 40 minutes. This means you will arrive at the ferry pier (on the mainland) around 14:00. Next, you yourself must buy a ferry ticket for 80 THB and go directly to Koh Chang island. The bus costs less than $10, and the entire trip to the island (including the ferry) will be about $12-13. Those. this option will be the most affordable transport from the airport.
Using the specified transport service in Asia, you can always see the exact location of boarding and disembarking the bus. To do this, you just need to click on the destination or arrival point in the search results for transport on the route you need and the date you need. After this, a Google map will open, by enlarging it you can take a screenshot to make it easier to find the right place at the airport or elsewhere. You will also receive detailed flight information after booking your tickets online. Since there are only 10 seats in minibuses from the airport to Koh Chang, it makes sense to purchase tickets in advance, especially when traveling on Fridays, weekends and holidays, when not only tourists, but also Thais want to quickly and inexpensively get to Koh Chang.
Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Koh Chang (near the pier)
Other ways to get from Bangkok to Koh Chang
The first such method is a classic taxi, which you can take either at the airport upon arrival in Bangkok or just in the city. As you probably already guessed, this method is not at all budget-friendly, because the trip will cost from 2,500 to 4,500 baht (depending on your bargaining ability). However, it is better to initially count on an average price of about 3,500 baht. Taking a taxi alone is not at all profitable, because it is cheaper to fly by plane. However, if there are three of you, then the fare is already a little over 1000 baht per person and you can think about the option, especially if there are no other transport options in the near future (for example, at night).
Another comfortable and convenient way is. Typically, this service will cost about $120. At the same time, you can count on the driver to meet you with a sign in the airport arrival hall (as a VIP person). This will be a full-fledged 4-seater car with a trunk, and not a classic Thai taxi, where the trunk is occupied by a gas cylinder, and you can only travel with two or three passengers and luggage. Kiwitaxi is the best way to travel with children or a group of friends because the cost for three or four will not be too high considering the distance. In addition, this option is convenient in cases where you prefer to order transport at a fixed price in advance or when you want to order additional options (child seats, bicycle rack, etc.). or when you don’t understand foreign languages very well, because the service is Russian-language.
Another comfortable, but not very affordable way is to order a transfer at the hotel of your choice. Typically, this service will cost about 5,000 baht. Another slightly more expensive (about 6,000 baht) way to get from Bangkok to Koh Chang is to order a driver in one of the capital’s limousine services. In this case, at the airport or in the city you will be met not just by the driver of a classic taxi or minivan, but by the driver of a business class car (Toyota Camry, Mercedes Benz, etc.). Finally, another way to get to Koh Chang with a high level of comfort and privacy will allow
Distance from Bangkok to Koh Chang - 342 km by road, 280 km in a straight line. You can get there by bus, minibus, plane, taxi or order a transfer. And, of course, any type of travel includes ferry.
The vast majority of transport goes to the city of Trat (the capital of the province of Trat, which includes the island of Koh Chang). Then from the Trat bus station you will need to transfer to a songthaew (local pick-up minibus) to the pier on Koh Chang. The city of Trat is not very far from the pier to Koh Chang Island, and getting from there is quite simple and does not take long.
Bus Bangkok - Koh Chang
There are bus services in the desired direction from different areas of Bangkok, including from the airport. Departures are frequent throughout the day.
From Ekamai bus station
The easiest way to get there is from the Ekkamai Bus Terminal, since buses to Trat are available from early morning until evening with short intervals between flights. They depart to Bangkok with the same frequency. Another positive point is that this bus station is located a 5-minute walk from the metro station of the same name. A ticket to Trat will cost from 263 baht (for flight number 99) to 275 baht (other buses in the same direction). Travel time is about 5-6 hours, buses arrive at Trat Bus Terminal or go directly to the pier.
From Mo Chit bus station
From Suvarnabhumi Airport you can go directly to Koh Chang by minibus. The minibus departs from Bangkok Airport at 9:30, 11:00 and 14:00 and includes transfer to Lonely Beach on Koh Chang. In the opposite direction, minibuses depart at 7:00, 9:00, 17:00 and 19:00. The total travel time from the airport to the beach on Chang is 6-7 hours. One way fare is 600 baht and 900 baht return to Bangkok.
From Victory Monument metro station
This station is located in the city center and from here you can go to the pier on Koh Chang by minibus. They go quite often, the ticket costs about 300-400 baht (usually the ferry ticket is already included in the price). Travel time is 5-6 hours to the pier.
From Khao San Road
There is no need to go to the bus station; buses depart from Khao San Road to Koh Chang. Tickets are sold at travel agencies, of which there are plenty here. The asking price is 700-950 baht. When purchasing tickets, check what is included in the price - only bus travel or a ferry ticket to Koh Chang is included.
You can buy bus tickets from Bangkok to Koh Chang directly at the ticket office, but if you have the opportunity to purchase them in advance, why not take advantage of it? Using the 12go.asia website, you will not only buy a ticket, but also find out the schedule of all listed flights and additional information on them (for example, there are even photos of buses).
Ferry to Koh Chang Island
There are two piers on the mainland area from which ferries run to Koh Chang. Ferries from Koh Chang Ferry Pier take 30 minutes and leave every half hour, while from Center Point Ferry Pier ferries take about an hour and leave once every hour. They run from 6:30 to 19:00. Ticket price is 80 baht per passenger one way, 120 baht for car transfer by ferry.
Transfer Bangkok - Koh Chang
You can book in advance a transfer from Bangkok (for example from the airport) to Laem Ngop Pier or a full transfer including a ferry ticket. The option is expensive, but one of the most comfortable, convenient primarily for large groups.
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Bangkok → Koh ChangShow transfers to Bangkok
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| Minivan, 4 seats. |
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| Minibus, 7 seats. |
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| Comfortable minivan, 6 seats. |
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| Minibus 10pax |
| Micro. Inexpensive transfer for a couple or family with a child. VW Polo, Opel Corsa, Renault Clio, Skoda Fabia, etc. |
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| Economy An economical option for a company of up to 3-4 people. VW Golf, Ford Focus, Opel Astra, Audi A3, BMW 3, etc. |
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| Comfort. For long-distance travel in comfort. VW Passat, Toyota Camry, Toyota Fortuner, Chevrolet Suburban, etc. |
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| Minivan, 4 seats. A compromise between space and comfort. VW Touran, Ford Galaxy, Opel Zefira, Peugeot 807, etc. |
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| Minibus, 7 seats. For a group of 4-7 people or large luggage. VW Multivan, Toyota Hiace, Opel Vivaro, Hyundai H-1, etc. |
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| Comfortable minivan, 6 seats. Business class transfer for a group of 4-6 people. Mercedes Viano Premium, VW Multivan Premium, etc. |
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| Minibus 10pax Universal option for a group of up to 10 people. Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, Toyota Coaster, etc. |
How to get from Bangkok to Koh Chang by car
The road route has a length of about 350 km. You can leave your car in the parking lot near the pier.
Description of the route Bangkok - Koh Chang
Route length between Bangkok and Koh Chang: 350km
Approximate travel time: 6h 9m show route description