Bangkok to Koh Chang Road or plane, then the ferry.
The short answer: every route ends with the car ferry from Ao Thammachat pier near Trat, a crossing of about 30 to 40 minutes. To get to the pier, take a minivan or bus from Bangkok, about five to six hours, or fly to Trat with Bangkok Airways in about an hour; the airport is about 17 km from the pier.
Below: the options compared with fares checked on 7 November 2026, the ferry times and fares, and how to get from the pier on Koh Chang to your beach.
Bangkok to Koh Chang at a glance
Times are from Bangkok to the island. Combined tickets include the ferry; 12Go prices include a booking fee.
| Option | How long | Leaves from | Price (one way) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minivan + ferry | About 5–6 hours | Ekkamai, Suvarnabhumi or Khao San Road | About 500–900 baht | Most people; many drop at your hotel |
| Bus + ferry | About 5–6 hours to the pier | Ekkamai (Eastern Bus Terminal) or Mo Chit 2 | About 300–350 baht, plus the ferry | The lowest price |
| Flight to Trat + car | About 1 hour in the air, plus about 25 minutes to the pier | Suvarnabhumi | About 2,500–4,000 baht, plus the transfer | Saving time |
| Private car | About 5 hours to the pier | Your hotel or the airport | From about 3,200 baht per car | Groups and families |
Compare live times and prices: Bangkok to Koh Chang on 12Go
Which one should you pick?
Take a minivan with the ferry included if you want the simple option. Several companies drive from Bangkok or Suvarnabhumi, put you on the ferry and drop you at your hotel on the island.
Fly to Trat if your time is short. Bangkok Airways is the only airline on the route, so fares are higher, but the flight is about an hour.
Take the bus if you are on a budget and do not mind making your own way from Trat to the pier.
The Koh Chang ferry
Ferry Koh Chang runs the only car ferry from the mainland at the moment. Details from Visit Thailand Today (October 2026) and the operator's 2026 fares.
| Crossing | Time | Boats | Fare (one way) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ao Thammachat (Laem Ngop) → Ao Sapparot | About 30–40 min | About 06:30 to 18:30 | About 80–90 baht on foot, cash |
| Ao Sapparot → Ao Thammachat | About 30–40 min | About 06:30 to 18:30 | About 80–90 baht on foot, cash |
The other mainland ferry, from Centrepoint pier to Dan Kao, has been suspended since July 2024. Cars pay more and queue on the day; on holiday weekends the queue can take hours.
By minivan or bus
Minivans with the ferry included leave Ekkamai, Suvarnabhumi and Khao San Road in the morning. Many drop you at your hotel on the island, which saves finding a songthaew at the pier.
Buses leave Ekkamai (the Eastern Bus Terminal) and Mo Chit 2 for Trat throughout the day and take five to six hours; some go on to the piers at Laem Ngop. Bus ticket sellers at Ekkamai can sell you the ferry ticket at the same time.
By plane to Trat
Bangkok Airways flies from Suvarnabhumi to Trat three times a day, in about an hour. Trat airport is about 17 km from Ao Thammachat pier, roughly 25 minutes by car, and shared airport minibuses with the ferry included will take you to your hotel.
Check that your flight lands early enough for the last ferry at about 18:30.
From the pier to your beach
The ferry lands at Ao Sapparot on the north coast. Shared songthaews wait for each boat and leave once they are full; on the fare boards from 2026, a seat cost about 60 baht to White Sand Beach and about 150 baht to Lonely Beach.
White Sand Beach is the closest of the main beaches. Kai Bae, Lonely Beach and Bailan Bay are further down the west coast, and the further south you go, the fewer ATMs and shops there are.
Booking Bangkok to Koh Chang on 12Go
12Go sells minivans and buses with the ferry included, the Bangkok Airways flight and private cars, so you can see the times side by side.
A combined ticket saves changing at Trat and buying the ferry separately. The ferry itself is paid in cash at the pier if it is not included.
Bangkok to Koh Chang FAQ
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Koh Chang?
About five to six hours by minivan or bus with the ferry, or roughly two to three hours from Suvarnabhumi if you fly to Trat and take a car to the pier.
Where does the Koh Chang ferry leave from?
From Ao Thammachat pier at Laem Ngop, near Trat, to Ao Sapparot on the island. The crossing takes about 30 to 40 minutes.
Is the Centrepoint ferry to Koh Chang running?
No. It has been suspended since July 2024; all crossings go from Ao Thammachat.
Can you fly to Koh Chang?
There is no airport on the island. Bangkok Airways flies from Suvarnabhumi to Trat, about 17 km from the ferry pier.
What time is the last ferry to Koh Chang?
At about 18:30. Plan to reach the pier well before that.
Last checked: 7 November 2026. Ferry times, fares and the Centrepoint suspension from Visit Thailand Today (October 2026), byklo.rent (2026) and Boonsiri Ferry; buses and minivans from Travelfish, Bangkok Airways' Koh Chang guide and 12Go; flights from Bangkok Airways and 12Go; songthaew fares from Visit Thailand Today. Times and fares change, so check before you travel.