Bangkok to Koh Chang from ฿3,700
One private car, all the way to the island. We drive you from Bangkok or the airport to Trat, the car rolls straight onto the car ferry to Koh Chang, and it is all one fixed fare — the ferry is included, so there is nothing to buy at the pier.
Bangkok to Koh Chang: your options
Every route to Koh Chang ends with a ferry from Trat. Here's how the main options compare — and why one vehicle the whole way is the least hassle.
| Option | Total time | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private transfer (us) Easiest | ≈5 h door-to-island | ฿3,700+/car, ferry incl. | One vehicle all the way, car boards the ferry, luggage & families easy |
| Bus + ferry | 6–7 h | ≈300–500 ฿/person + ferry | Cheapest, but timetabled, changes at Trat, and you carry bags onto the boat |
| Minivan share | 5–6 h | ≈500–700 ฿/person | Cheaper per seat, but fills up, stops often and drops at a fixed point |
Trat to Koh Chang — the car ferry
Koh Chang is reached by car ferry from two piers in Trat province: Ao Thammachat and Centre Point. These are drive-on ferries, so our vehicle boards the boat with you inside, crosses to the island in roughly 30–45 minutes, and drives straight off at Koh Chang's Ao Sapparot pier — you never touch your luggage.
The ferries run frequently through the day, roughly every 45–60 minutes from early morning to evening, so there is rarely a long wait. And because it is a car ferry, the crossing is already included in the fixed fare we quote — there is no separate passenger ticket to buy and nothing to arrange at the pier.
Once on the island, we continue by road to your resort — whether that's White Sand Beach, Klong Prao, Kai Bae or the quieter south. It really is one car, door to hotel.
Trat → Koh Chang at a glance
- Ferry type
- Car ferry (drive-on)
- Piers
- Ao Thammachat / Centre Point
- Crossing time
- ≈30–45 min
- Frequency
- Every ~45–60 min, all day
- Ferry cost
- Included in your fare
Bangkok to Koh Chang — prices
Per vehicle, one-way, door to island. The car ferry from Trat is included — one price covers everything.
Bangkok / Airport → Koh Chang — one-way THB (car ferry included)
| Route | 🚕 Taxi | 🚗 Sedan | 🚘 Camry | 🚙 Innova | 🚙 Fortuner | 🚐 Minivan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok / Airport → Koh Chang (ferry incl.) | 3,700 | 3,800 | 4,300 | 4,600 | 4,600 | 5,200 |
* Per vehicle, all-inclusive: fuel, tolls, driver AND the car ferry to the island. No separate boat ticket to buy.
Prefer a shorter island run? See Bangkok to Koh Samet. Arriving by air first? Start at Suvarnabhumi airport transfer, or see the full rate card.
Travellers trust us with their first & last day in Thailand
“First time in Bangkok and dreading the airport taxi scrum. Instead the driver was waiting past the Gate 3 doors with a name board, took my trolley, and the price was exactly what I'd agreed on WhatsApp — no meter, no toll surprise. In the car with cold water within ten minutes of clearing immigration.”
“Wir sind direkt vom Flughafen nach Ban Phe gefahren und sie hatten die Fähre nach Koh Samet schon mitgeplant. One fixed price for the whole car, the driver knew exactly which pier and boat, and stopped once so the kids could stretch. So much easier than dragging suitcases through a bus station.”
“Прилетели ночным рейсом в Дон Мыанг. The flight was 90 minutes late and I panicked, but they were tracking it and the driver simply waited — no extra charge. Clean Camry, clear fixed fare in baht agreed in advance. Именно то, что нужно после долгого перелёта.”
Bangkok to Koh Chang FAQ
How do you get from Bangkok to Koh Chang?
The easiest way is a single private transfer, door to island. We drive you the ~320 km from Bangkok (or Suvarnabhumi / Don Mueang) south-east to the ferry piers in Trat — about 4.5 hours by road — then the car boards the car ferry and crosses to Koh Chang in roughly 30–45 minutes. Total time is around 5 hours and it is all one fixed fare from ฿3,700, so you stay in the same vehicle the whole way.
Is the ferry included in the price?
Yes. Unlike an island where you buy a separate passenger-ferry ticket, Koh Chang has a car ferry — so our vehicle drives straight onto the boat with you inside, crosses, and drives off on the island. The car-ferry fare is already built into the fixed price we quote. There is no extra ticket to buy at the pier and nothing to organise yourself.
How much is a taxi from Bangkok to Koh Chang?
The fixed fare, car ferry included, is ฿3,700 for a car, ฿4,600 for a six-seat Innova, ฿4,600 for a Fortuner, and ฿5,200 for a nine-seat minivan — per vehicle, one-way, all-inclusive of fuel, tolls and the ferry. Split between a group it compares well with the bus-plus-ferry combination while being far faster and fully door-to-door.
It's a long drive — is it comfortable?
It is our longest mainland route at about 5 hours, but a private car makes it easy. You travel in one air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed driver, we can stop for food, a coffee or a leg-stretch on the way, and there is no changing between a bus, a terminal and a boat with your luggage. Families, couples and anyone arriving off a long-haul flight find it far less tiring than public transport.
Can you collect me straight from the airport?
Yes. This is a popular airport-to-island run — we meet you at Suvarnabhumi (BKK) or Don Mueang (DMK) arrivals with a name board, load your bags, and drive you the whole way to Koh Chang, ferry included, so you can be on the island the same day you land. We track your flight, so an early or delayed arrival is handled automatically.