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Important information for traveling independently from Bangkok:
- distance from Bangkok to Koh Chang (to Ao Thammachat pier on the mainland) - 330 km;
- how long does it take to get to Koh Chang from Bangkok by minivan - about 7 hours (6 hours to the pier);
- ferries operate from 06:30 to 19:00;
- The ferry fare for a passenger is 100 baht.
How to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Koh Chang
Bus and minivans
This is the cheapest way, but not very convenient, since transport runs only 4 times a day and flights are only available in the first half of the day (and in low season, some may be canceled).
This company's air-conditioned bus No. 392 runs only in high season and departs from the airport at 7:50 (times may vary). Arrives at Ao Thammachat Pier on the mainland, where you are given free ferry tickets to Koh Chang (these are included in the transfer price).
Ticket price is 600 – 700 baht one way. The total travel time is about 7 hours including the ferry. On the way back from Koh Chang to Suvarnubhumi Airport, the bus leaves from Ao Thammachat Pier at 13:00.
In addition to the bus, this company has 3 minivan routes that operate all year round, not just in high season. Departures are at 09:30, 11:00, 14:00, although some are sometimes canceled if there are not enough people. The fare costs the same and also includes a ferry ticket. All minivans go to (the final stop at the Siam Beach Resort and Siam Hut Bungalows hotels), pass along the road and make stops at other Koh Chang beaches (they don’t go directly to the hotels, but drop people off on the main road). You will most likely be at your hotel 7 hours after departure from the airport.
Tickets for buses and minivans can be booked in advance online. This is recommended if you want to be guaranteed to get to Koh Chang on the same day. This is especially true in the high season from November to May. Well, if you have a lot of time or you arrive early in the morning, before the first flight, then you can buy tickets on the spot. It’s true that it’s not a fact that you’ll get on the next flight.
shuttle
There is also a free shuttle from Suvarnabhumi to where you can change to a bus to Koh Chang (these buses depart from bus stations in Bangkok and make a stop at the airport). True, there are few flights and most of them go not to the pier, but to, from where you still have to drive more than half an hour to the pier. This option is not as good, but you can still use it.
Taxi
If you have a lot of luggage, small children, arrived after 13:00 (most likely you won’t have time for a minivan at 14:00) or simply don’t want to wait for the bus and travel in comfort, then it is better to take a taxi to Koh Chang. The cost, of course, is higher than by bus, but you won’t have to worry about anything. If you order a transfer from Bangkok airport in advance, you will be met, helped with your suitcases, and taken directly to your hotel on the island. At the same time, you will get there 2-3 hours faster than if you were waiting for the minivan to depart.
How to get from Koh Chang to Suvarnabhumi Airport
You can use the same company - The Suvarnabhumi Burapha Bus Company - and order a transfer in advance. Minivans depart at 07:00, 09:00, 17:00, 19:00 (sometimes some are cancelled). Follow the link and you will receive all the latest information on the time and price of tickets for the specifically selected date.
If you are not satisfied with the departure time, you will have to take a taxi on the spot or.
How to get from Don Mueang Airport to Koh Chang
There are no direct buses or minivans from the airport to the island, not even one from where you could get to the pier in half an hour. Thus, there are 2 options left: a bus with a transfer or a taxi.
Bus and minivan
You can also take a shuttle from Don Mueang to Suvarnabhumi Airport, which runs every hour. Well, then we wrote above. The method is very time-consuming and it is not a fact that in Suvarnabhumi you will be able to find a cheap transfer to Koh Chang that day.
Taxi
How to get to Don Muang Airport from Koh Chang
The road in the opposite direction will also be long. However, ask around at street travel agencies on the island, maybe someone will organize a direct transfer to the airport.
If not, then take a ticket from Koh Chang to the Mo Chit bus station, and from there take a taxi to Don Muang Airport.
How to get from Bangkok to Koh Chang
How to get to Bangkok from Koh Chang
If you don’t need to go to the airport, then simply buy a ticket from a street travel agency to the place you need.
Buses run to Khaosan Road, the railway station, Mochit and Ekkamai bus stations several times a day. Check your point of arrival.
I continue the topic of moving between Chang and Bangkok. , I already wrote, today I’ll tell you how to go in the opposite direction. In principle, if you read the article linked above, then you yourself will understand the entire algorithm of actions. Everything will be the same only in the opposite direction. I will dwell only on some of the nuances, and let all the basic information be in that article.
Koh Chang - Bangkok on your own
Let me remind you that Koh Chang Island is connected to the mainland via ferries that operate from two piers. Read more about ferries here -. Therefore, if you want to go to Bangkok on your own, then you will first need to take a minibus from your beach to the Koh Chang Ferry Pier or Center Point Ferry Pier, buy a ferry ticket, cross to the mainland, and buy a bus ticket at the mainland pier or minibus to Bangkok. Moreover, the minibuses can be different, some will go to, others to, and others to the Victory Monument metro station. You can do this entire journey without preparation, just get up early and go.
Price estimates will be approximately the following: from the beach 50-200 baht to the pier (depending on the distance of the beach), 80 baht by ferry, 300-400 baht by minibus or bus. Travel time from the mainland pier to Bangkok is about 5 hours by bus and 4 hours by minibus.
If for some reason there are no minibuses from the mainland piers, then you can take a minibus to the bus station in Trat, where you can buy a bus ticket to Bangkok, they run quite often, there are night buses, they come to the Ekkamai bus station.
In this case, the cost of travel will be as follows: from the beach 50-200 baht to the pier (depending on the distance of the beach), 80 baht by ferry, 50-100 baht by minibus to Trat, 250-300 baht by bus.
Koh Chang - Bangkok transfer
For me, this option is much more convenient at a very similar price. The easiest transfer option is to buy it at the nearest travel agency on Koh Chang, prices may vary, and arrival points in Bangkok may also vary. I noticed that if you ask for a transfer at your guesthouse, the price is slightly higher, apparently they charge for intermediary. The transfer can be different, both with and without transfers. They can take you to the pier, transfer, then put you on a bus or minibus after the ferry, or they can take you directly from the hotel in one minibus.
I liked the office called SWBtour, which is actually this http://www.bussuvarnabhumikohchang.com/. And the previous website, which is written on the glass of the office, does not work and apparently has not for a long time. Well, Thais don’t worry about such trifles. They have two offices on Koh Chang, one in Klong Son, between Koh Chanf Ferry Pier and White Sand Beach, and the other on Lonely Beach.
The cost of transfer from Klong Son Bus Station to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 400 baht. From White Sand Beach - 500 baht, from other beaches even more. The price includes a ferry ticket. In principle, no one bothers you to get to their office on your own by songthaew minibus.
There are only 3 minibuses per day (departure time - arrival time):
7.00 — 13.00
13.00 — 20.00
17.00 — 00.00
If there are too many people, then a bus is formed, at least that’s what they told me, and indeed, once I rode a bus instead of a minibus.
If you find this option inconvenient, buy other transfers, but my advice is to go exactly to , if you need to go to Bangkok itself. The fact is that in any case, you pass Suvarnabhumi, from which there is a direct metro line to the city center. It may well turn out that this will be faster than driving through the city in traffic jams.
Bus Station on Koh Chang is actually just a company office
The inscriptions are outdated, and the site is different, and the time is wrong
If upon arrival in Bangkok you need to stay somewhere for the night, you can find a hotel on RoomGuru, this is a service where it is convenient to compare hotel prices in different booking systems.
I have stayed in Bangkok many times and in different hotels. I will not provide links to all of my reviews, I will only provide a few. — convenient for stopping near the airport and metro, — good place to spend the night near Khaosan, located in the center next to the park.
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 just 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...
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.
Search for transfers from Bangkok
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| Micro. Inexpensive transfer for a couple or family with a child. VW Polo, Opel Corsa, Renault Clio, Skoda Fabia, etc. |
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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
