Koh Chang
Koh Chang Transportation
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Koh Chang Information
The Elephant shaped island is easier to reach than you might think. Located in Trat province, Koh Chang offers many ways of transportation to get you to Laem Ngop, the pier in Trat where the ferries go to Koh Chang are located. Now choosing the best way to get there depends on your budget and preference for bus, minibus, or plane. The closest airport is in Trat, which has a shuttle that can take you straight to the pier. Buses are a sensible option when it comes to saving money. Trat has a big bus terminal where you can arrive from Bangkok or other cities in Thailand, also Trat bus station provides buses that will take you to the ferry pier with departures from 6:00 to 18:00. Once you have reached the pier the next step is embarking on the ferry that will take you to the gorgeous Koh Chang. If you happen to be in Koh Samui, then you won’t regret booking your ferry with us, we offer the safest ferries and speedboats with the best prices. Our journey starts from Koh Samui to Center Point Pier in Koh Chang. We provide you with snacks, toilets, and pleasant staff. Enjoy traveling surrounded by amazing, beautiful landscapes and don’t forget to read our Travel Tips and print your E-ticket before the departure.
Popular Routes
Popular crossings to Koh Chang — pick a route to book.
Departures from Koh Chang
8 scheduled departures leaving Koh Chang today — pick one to choose your date and book.
- 1hDirect0.50 kg CO₂Estimated CO₂ · per passengerEstimated CO₂ emissions per passenger for this trip. That is lower than similar trips in the industry.LowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
- 1h 30m1 stop0.77 kg CO₂Estimated CO₂ · per passengerEstimated CO₂ emissions per passenger for this trip. That is lower than similar trips in the industry.LowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
- 6h2 stopsEstimated CO₂ · per passengerLowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
- 7h 30m1 stopEstimated CO₂ · per passengerLowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
- 1hDirect0.50 kg CO₂Estimated CO₂ · per passengerEstimated CO₂ emissions per passenger for this trip. That is lower than similar trips in the industry.LowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
- 1h 30m1 stop0.77 kg CO₂Estimated CO₂ · per passengerEstimated CO₂ emissions per passenger for this trip. That is lower than similar trips in the industry.LowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
- 6h 30m1 stopEstimated CO₂ · per passengerLowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
- 7h1 stopEstimated CO₂ · per passengerLowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
Pick-Up
Drop-Off
Arrivals in Koh Chang
The first 8 of 11 services arriving in Koh Chang today — pick one to choose your date and book.
- 7h3 stopsEstimated CO₂ · per passengerLowMediumHighInstant confirmation
- 5h 30m1 stopEstimated CO₂ · per passengerLowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
- 6h1 stopEstimated CO₂ · per passengerLowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
- 6h3 stopsEstimated CO₂ · per passengerLowMediumHighInstant confirmation
- 5h 30m1 stopEstimated CO₂ · per passengerLowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
- 5h 15m1 stopEstimated CO₂ · per passengerLowMediumHighInstant confirmation
- 4h4 stopsEstimated CO₂ · per passengerLowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
- 1h 30m1 stop0.77 kg CO₂Estimated CO₂ · per passengerEstimated CO₂ emissions per passenger for this trip. That is lower than similar trips in the industry.LowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
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Piers
Ao Sapporot Pier
Bang Bao Pier
Koh Chang Information
Koh Chang at a glance
Koh Chang is the third biggest island in Thailand and still remains an unspoiled beach with lush nature and the perfect gateway from the crowded islands like Samui and Phuket. Located in the Mu Koh Chang National Park, this island enjoys rich flora and fauna. This charming island has been slowly developed due to its returning tourists. Koh Chang provides accommodations that suit everyone and many things to do like trekking, yoga, kayaking and even beach parties!
The island sits in the Gulf of Thailand near the Cambodian border, in Trat province. Because it lies on the eastern seaboard rather than in the south, it is reached overland from Bangkok and the eastern coast, then by a short crossing to the island itself.
How to get to Koh Chang
Travel to Koh Chang is a combined land-and-sea journey. Most travellers cover the mainland leg by road to the Trat coast, then take a ferry across to the island. On this site there are currently 12 routes bookable routes serving the island, so you can compare the options side by side before you commit.
Tickets start from ฿600, and prices, departure times and journey durations are shown live on each route page at the moment you search — they change with the season and the operator, so it is worth checking the exact date you plan to travel.
Combined tickets and transfers
Where a single operator handles both the road and the sea legs, the whole trip can be booked as one ticket. That means one confirmation, one check-in and no need to re-book at the pier. When you search, the results page shows which services are through-tickets and which are separate legs.
Ports and departure points
The mainland gateway for Koh Chang is the Trat coastline, where the piers face the island across a narrow stretch of water. Arrivals on the island are on its eastern side, from which taxis and shared songthaews run to the west-coast beaches where most accommodation is found.
Ferries also link Koh Chang onward to the smaller islands of the archipelago, so the island works well as a first stop rather than a final destination.
Please note: the booking system does not currently list the specific pier names for this destination on our side, so check the pier stated on your ticket after booking, and allow time to reach it.
Popular routes to and from Koh Chang
The island connects to the following places through the routes bookable here:
- Bangkok to Koh Chang — the busiest approach, combining the long overland leg from the capital with the ferry crossing. See the Bangkok travel and departures guide for onward connections.
- Pattaya to Koh Chang — a useful link for travellers already on the eastern seaboard who want to continue along the coast. Details are on the Pattaya routes and transfers page.
- Koh Chang to Koh Mak — the short island-hop deeper into the archipelago, popular with travellers heading for quieter beaches. Read more on the Koh Mak island guide.
All of these run in both directions, so the same pairs can be used to leave the island as well as reach it.
Operators serving Koh Chang
Operators on these routes include Boonsiri High Speed Ferries and Seudamgo, and Boonsiri High Speed Ferries is among the companies serving the island. Each operator sets its own timetable, baggage rules and cancellation conditions, and these are shown on the individual service before you pay. Compare the departure times as well as the fare — the earliest service is not always the cheapest, and the cheapest is not always the fastest.
Practical travel information
- Book ahead in high season. Thai and international holidays fill sailings quickly, particularly on the Bangkok connection.
- Allow buffer time between legs. If you have booked the road and sea portions separately, leave a margin — a delayed bus does not hold the boat.
- Bring ID. Operators may ask for a passport or ID card at check-in, and the name on your ticket should match it.
- Crossings depend on weather. Sea conditions can alter or cancel departures, especially outside the dry season. Keep your onward plans flexible on travel days.
- Getting around the island. There is no rail or metro on Koh Chang; shared songthaews, motorbike rental and private transfers cover the coast road.
- National park fees. Koh Chang lies within Mu Koh Chang National Park, and some viewpoints, waterfalls and trails charge an entrance fee on arrival, paid separately from your ticket.
What to see and do
The west coast holds the main beaches and most of the accommodation, while the interior is forested and mountainous — the setting for the trekking the island is known for. Waterfalls in the national park are a common half-day trip, and the surrounding waters are used for kayaking and snorkelling.
Quieter southern and eastern parts of the island keep the slower pace that draws returning visitors, and the smaller neighbouring islands are close enough to visit on their own trip. Between them, the island covers both ends of the scale: yoga and empty sand at one, beach parties at the other.
Book your trip to Koh Chang
Enter your travel date to see live departures, current fares from ฿600 and seat availability across all 12 routes routes serving Koh Chang. Search availability to compare operators and confirm your booking in a few steps.
Koh Chang Highlights
The Beaches
Waterfalls
Scuba Diving
Fishing Villages
Frequently asked questions
What are the tourist seasons ?
Phuket
Phuket really just has two seasons, which are known as "high season" and "low season" (or "green season"). During the low season months (May–September), boat numbers are reduced. During the high season (October–April), boats to the surrounding islands are increased so you will have some more options.
Koh Samui
There are three distinct weather seasons on the tropical island of Koh Samui: the dry season (December until February), the hot season (March until August) and the rainy season (September until November).
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