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 Koh Chang Hotels - Travel Guide > How to go 
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From Bangkok to Koh Chang |
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By Bus
Both air and non-air-conditioned (orange ones)
buses depart from Ekamai Bus Terminal for Trat many times a day.
Bangkok - Trat
Ordinary or non-air-conditioned buses
Tel.: (02) 3912504
Time :03.30, 05.30, 06.30,08.00, 12.30, 23.00
Air-conditioned buses
Sahamit-Cherdchai,
Tel. : (02) 3912237,3914164
Time : 07.00, 09.30, 11.00, 12.30, 14.00, 15.30, 17.30, 20.30, 22.30, 23.30
Suparat Tour
Tel. : (02) 3912331
Time : 08.30, 10.30, 18.30, 22.30
Chokanukul,
Tel. : (02) 3927680
Time : 14.00, 23.30
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By Car
Two ways from Bangkok
Bangna-Ttrat (Highway No.3 ) which passing Chon Buri, Rayong and Chanta Buri. The distance is 385 Kms long.
Bangna-Chonburi-Klaeng-Chanta Buri (Highway No. 344). The distance is 315 Kms in length.
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By Air
Bangkok Airways
Bangkok - Trat |
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Trat - Bangkok |
Flight |
Dep. |
Arr. |
Days |
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Flight |
Dep. |
Arr. |
Days |
PG310 |
08:10 |
09:00 |
1,3,5,6 |
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PG311 |
09:30 |
10:20 |
1,3,5,6 |
PG316 |
15:40 |
16:30 |
daily |
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PG317 |
17:00 |
17:50 |
daily |
Days: 1=Monday, 2=Tuesday, 3=Wednesday, 4=Thursday, 5=Friday, 6=Saturday, 7=Sunday
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From Pattaya or Koh Samet to Koh Chang |
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From Pattaya there are daily mini buses via Baan Pae (ferry port for Koh Samet) to Center-Point-Pier in Laem Ngop. They leave Pattaya at 8.00 am and cost 400 Baht (500 Baht with ferry-ticket) and about 300 Baht from Baan Pae (approximately 3 to 4 hours).
However one can take the A/C- and Non A/C buses to Chantaburi, step out at the bus station and travel from there further on to Trat.
(To get from Trat to the piers in Laem Ngop, see above: 'From Bangkok').
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From Trat to Pier |
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THERE ARE 3 PIERS SERVICING KOH CHANG. All of them are located in the Amphur (district) of Laem Ngob.To go to these piers take one of the Songthaews in Trat. They can be easily found around the municipal market from as early as 6.00 am. The fare is about 20 Baht per person. Vehicle-carrying ferries and taxi or chartered boats are ready to take you to Koh Chang.
THA LAEM NGOB(LAEM NGOB PIER) - ALSO CALLED KROMALUANG CHUMPORN PIER
This is the main pier at Laem Ngob. Ferries from this pier land at Tha Dan Kao (meaning Old Post Pier). The ferries depart every hour during the high season (November to April)and long weekends starting from 7.30 am till 5.00 pm. The frequency is less during other times of the year depending on the crowd, and the weather. However, you can expect a ferry to depart at least every 2 hours. Travelling time is about 30 to 45 minutes and the cost is 60 Baht for each return ticket and 150 Baht per vehicle inclusive of the driver.Other passengers in the same vehicle are charged 60 Baht per person. It is worth noting that all ferry fares should be the same no matter which pier you go to, a legacy of open competition! On arrival at Koh Chang you will find some Songthaews ready to take you to anywhere in Koh Chang. The fare ranges from 40,60 to 80 Baht per person depending on the distance. This applies to other piers as well.
As the main pier, Laem Ngob has a good supply of boats to different parts of Koh Chang and other islands especially Koh Wai, Koh Mak, and Koh Kham. Taxi boats leave for Tha Dan Kao every hour during the high season from November to April and 5 times a day during the low season.There are taxi boats leaving for Tha Dan Mai (New Post pier) and Tha Than Mayom as well but with less frequency. Chartered boats are also available.
Ferry Koh Chang and Koh Chang Ferry
Tha Thammachat (Natural Pier) at Ao Thammachat (Natural Bay) serves 7 daily ferry trips to Ao Sapparos. Travel time is about 25-30 minutes.
Ao Thammachat Pier |
Time |
Rates/pax (Baht) |
Travelling Time |
Mainland to
Koh Chang
(Ao Sapparos) |
06.30, 07.00, 07.30, 08.00, 08.30, 09.00, 09.30, 10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 11.30, 12.00, 12.30, 13.00, 13.30, 14.00, 14.30, 15.00, 15.30, 16.00, 16.30, 17.00, 17.30, 18.00, 18.30, 19.00
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Koh Chang
(Ao Sapparos)
to Mainland |
06.30, 07.00, 07.30, 08.00, 08.30, 09.00, 09.30, 10.00, 10.30, 11.00, 11.30, 12.00, 12.30, 13.00, 13.30, 14.00, 14.30, 15.00, 15.30, 16.00, 16.30, 17.00, 17.30, 18.00, 18.30, 19.00 |
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Ferry Koh Chang Tel : 039-597143
Koh Chang Ferry Tel : 039-528288
It is advisable to check the rate and schedule of the ferry services before embarking on the trip because of possible changes due to the season, passenger load and competition amongst the ferry and boat operators.The rates and schedules supplied here is effective at the time of writing and should serve as a guide only.
Tha Centre Point (Centre Point Pier) has 6 ferry departures. All land
at another part of the Tha Dan Kao.Travelling time is about 45 minutes.Free for vehicle.
Centre Point Pier |
Time |
Rates/pax (Baht) |
Travelling Time |
Mainland to Koh Chang (Cabana Pier) |
6.00, 7.00, 8.00, 9.00, 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00, 16.00, 17.00, 18.00, 19.00
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Koh Chang (Dan KAO) to Mainland |
6.00, 7.00, 8.00, 9.00, 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00, 16.00, 17.00, 18.00, 19.00 |
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Centre Point Ferry Tel. 039-538-196
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From Laem Ngop to Koh Chang |
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Boat Departure
 
| Destination |
Departure |
Fare |
Dep. from Destination |
Rent |
Hours |
Tha Dan Mai |
13.00 |
35 |
07.00 |
800 |
30 Mins |
Than Ma Yom-Sa Lak Kok |
13.00 |
30 |
07.00 |
800,1000 |
45 Mins |
Ao Sa Lak Pet |
13.00 |
30 |
07.00 |
2500 |
2.30 Hrs. |
| White Sand Beach
Klong Praow Beach
Kai Bae Beach |
12.00,15.00 |
70 |
07.00,11.00 |
1500,2000,
2500 |
1.30Hrs.,
2 Hrs.,
2.30 Hrs. |
| Ao Sap Pa Rod
White Sand Beach |
13.00
16.00
14.00 |
50
70 |
07.00
07.00 |
1000
1500 |
45 Mins
1.30 Hrs. |
| Long Beach |
13.00 |
70 |
07.00 |
2000 |
2 Hrs. |
| Ko Wai |
15.00 |
100 |
07.00 |
2500 |
2.30 Hrs. |
| Ko Kham |
15.00 |
130 |
07.00 |
3500 |
3 Hrs. |
| Ko Mak |
15.00 |
150 |
07.00 |
4000 |
3.30 Hrs. |
| Bang Bao Beach |
15.00 |
80 |
07.00 |
3000 |
3 Hrs. |
| Ko Kood |
- |
- |
- |
5000 |
4-5 Hrs. |
Klong Praow |
12.00,15.00 |
70 |
07.00,11.00 |
2500 |
2.30 Hrs. |
| Kai Bae |
12.00,15.00 |
70 |
07.00,11.00 |
2500 |
2.30 Hrs. |
| Ko Rung |
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- |
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4500 |
4 Hrs. |
| Ko Lao Ya |
- |
- |
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2500 |
2.30 Hrs. |
Passenger Ferries |
From Center-Point-Pier to Dan-Kao-Pier
Daily 6.30, 9.00, 11.00, 13.00, 15.00 and 17.00.
Prices: 80 Baht per person, 120 Baht per person for a return-ticket. |
From Laem-Ngop-Pier to Dan-Kao-Pier
Daily 7.00, 9.00, 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00, 15.00 and 17.00.
Prices: 50 Baht per person. |
From Laem-Ngop-Pier to Dan-Mai-Pier (Tha-Dan-Mai)
Daily 13.00.
Prices: 30 Baht, time: 30 minutes. |
From Laem-Ngop-Pier to Than-Mayom-Pier (Tha-Than-Mayom)
Daily 14.00.
Prices: 50 Baht, time: 45 minutes. |
There are no regular boats from Laem Ngop to Salak-Khok-Pier (Tha-Salak-Khok), Salak-Phet-Pier (Tha-Salak-Phet) and Bang-Bao-Pier (Tha-Bang-Bao). To get to Baan Salak Khok and Baan Salak Phet take the boat from Laem-Ngop-Pier either at 1.00 pm to Dan-Mai-Pier or at 2.00 pm to Than-Mayom-Pier and from there further on by taxi.
To get to Baan Bang Bao take the boat to Dan-Kao-Pier, then commence by public taxi at 4.00 pm to the fishing-village. |
Car Ferries |
From Center-Point-Pier to Dan-Kao-Pier
Daily 7.00, 9.00, 11.00, 13.00, 15.00 and 17.00.
Prices: 30 Baht per person, motorcycle plus 1 person 50 Baht, car plus 1 person 150 Baht,
Prices: each further passenger 30 Baht. |
From Laem-Ngop-Pier to Dan-Kao-Ferry-Pier
Daily 7.00, 9.00, 11.00, 13.00, 15.00 and 17.00.
Prices: 50 Baht per person, motorcycle inclusive driver 70 Baht, car inclusive driver 125 Baht,
Prices: each further passenger 30 Baht. |
From Thammachat-Pier to Ko-Chang-Ferry-Pier
Daily 7.00, 8.30, 10.00, 11.30, 13.00, 14.30, 16.00, 17.30 and 19.00.
Fridays and Saturdays additional at 21.00.
The prices are identical to those of Laem-Ngop-Piers. |
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