How to Get to Koh Chang from Piers on the Mainland
Since Koh Chang is separated from the mainland, the only way to get there is by ferry from the piers.
- Operation Schedule: Marine transportation departs every hour starting at 6:00 am and running until 7:00 pm.
- Cost: An adult ferry ticket will cost 80 THB, and children under 8 years old travel for free.
Upon arrival, songteos (shared taxis) will be waiting to take you to various local beaches. The prices for transportation are fixed and can be viewed when you enter the car:
- Transportation to Klong Prao Beach - 80 THB.
- Transportation to White Sand Beach - 50 THB.
- Transportation to Lonely Beach - 100 THB.
- Transportation to Bang Tao Beach - 120 THB.
- Transportation to Kai Bae Beach - 80 THB.
- Transportation to Chai Chet Beach - 60 THB.
Important! The last ferry departure is often canceled, so don't rely on it too much.
Ao Thammachat Pier
Ao Thammachat is the most famous pier on the mainland in Laem Ngop sub-district, Trat province. It is directly accessible by bus from Pattaya and Bangkok. The ferry takes you to Ao Sapparot pier on Koh Chang. The special feature is that you can ferry from it by car or motorcycle.
- TNV 100 to cross by car.
- For motorbike, it's 30 THB.
Pierce Center Point
Center Point is also located in Laem Ngop district, only 15km from Ao Thammachat. Center Point is closer to Trat town, so transport from the local airport and bus station will bring you here.
How to get to the island from Cambodia
There are 2 starting points from where tourists can reach the island resort of Koh Chang. Buses will take you to the pier. Information about the ferry crossing is outlined above.
You can always take a taxi after crossing the Thai border. After 4 hours you will be there, paying 2200 THB.
Siem Reap
The local travel agencies in Siem Reap offer transfers to the island, though not that often. Therefore, you can take a ticket to the Thai border. Once you cross it, you're sure to find agencies handling transportation to the pier.
Also on the other side are stops with buses going to the bus terminal in Trat. A local songteo will take you to the ferry in half an hour. Pricing is available from the ticket office.
Sihanoukville
It's much easier to get from here, as it's easier to buy a transfer to Chang. A travel agency bus will take you first to the border, then on the Thai side you need to transfer to a minibus that goes to Center Point Pier.
Prices are available from local travel agency offices.
Return Transfer
- The cost of transportation starts from 400 THB to the Cambodian border.
- Buses will be waiting on the other side. Check with local travel agents for details on rates and schedules.
How to get from Pattaya to Koh Chang
From Pattaya, getting to the island is easy: travel agencies on almost every corner offer a shuttle service from your hotel to the pier on Ko Chang, or to the door of the hotel itself. You can pre-book a comfortable bus for a desired or open date.
- Prices depend on the type of transportation preferred.
- The luggage compartment is free for one suitcase.
Individual transfer
Minibus from Pattaya
Any travel agency can buy a ticket for a minibus to Koh Chang. It is recommended to work with the trusted transportation agency 35 Group Pattaya.
- Schedule. Minivans from Pattaya to Ao Sapparot Pier depart twice a day - at 7:00 and 9:00.
- The round-trip price, together with the ferry ticket, is 720 THB, one way is 400 THB.
Excursion tour
Another way to get to and explore Pattaya is to book a tour. Additionally, you can arrange with an agency and stay on the island for a few days.
The cost starts from 500 THB, depending on the tour.
Taxi
This is the most comfortable and fastest way. You can order a car at the tourist offices or hotel. However, the price of such a pleasure is corresponding.
Price
- From Pattaya to the pier on the mainland, the fare ranges from THB 3,500 - 4,500.
- For the Hotel Door to Hotel route on Chang, you have to pay THB 3,950 - 4,950.
This variation in price depends on the make of the car.
Group transfer from Pattaya to Koh Chang
Local travel agencies also handle group transportation.
Schedule
A bus picks up tourists from hotels from 6:00 to 7:00 and takes them to the designated place. The crossing is from the Ao Thammachat pier.
Arrival to the island at 11:30. If you book a hotel transfer service, transportation is dispersed to the hotels except White Sand Beach Resort, Bangbao beach resort, Rock Sand, Chaipura Beach Resort.
The return transfer from the island is at 14:00 (so it is recommended to stay on the island for a couple of days).
Fare
- The price of an adult ticket to the pier is 500 THB (plus one piece of luggage), children are free. Round trip transfer price is 1000 THB.
- The cost of adult ticketto the hotel is 600 THB (plus one piece of luggage), children free of charge. Round trip transfer cost is 1200 THB.
Transfers to Koh Chang are not as widely available as to other cities, but it is possible to get here. It's all about planning your time. Don't be lazy to find out about possible sightseeing tours or transportation from travel agencies. The beauty and nature of Koh Chang is worth it!
