How to Get to Koh Chang 2026 | Bus + Ferry from Bangkok by Boonsiri Ferry
1) From Bangkok to Koh Chang
Option 1: Air-conditioned Bus + Ferry
The most popular option for both Thai and international travelers. Use a single ticket: road transfer from Bangkok to Ao Thammachat Pier, then a seamless ferry crossing to Koh Chang.
- Departures from Khao San / Rama 9 around 08:00.
- Arrive at Ao Thammachat Pier about 13:30.
- Arrive at your hotel on Koh Chang about 14:30.
On-route comforts: snack box, drinking water, clean blanket • comfortable seating, safe travel • online advance booking • optional hotel drop-off on the island.
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*Service times can change by season — please confirm the latest schedule before travel.
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Option 2: Self-Drive
Approx. 320 km, driving time 5–6 hrs. Typical route: Bangkok → Motorway → Chonburi → Chanthaburi → Trat → the pier area.
Pier
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Island Landing
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Frequency
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Sailing Time
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Center Point
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Koh Chang
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~every 60 min
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~45 min
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Ao Thammachat
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Koh Chang
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~every 30 min
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~30 min
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🅿️ Secured parking is available at the piers (daily fee). You may leave your car on the mainland or take it aboard (pre-book vehicle slots on busy days).
Option 3: Flight + Road to the Pier
Fly Suvarnabhumi → Trat (TDX) with Bangkok Airways (~1 hr), then continue ~30 minutes by road to the pier and board the ferry to Koh Chang — ideal when time is tight.

2) From Other Cities
Pattaya → Koh Chang
Minivan/bus + ferry • total time ~6–7 hrs.
Hua Hin → Koh Chang
Road + ferry • total time ~8 hrs.
Rayong → Koh Chang
Self-drive/car hire • total time ~5 hrs.
Chumphon / Surat Thani → Koh Chang
Road + ferry via Trat • total time ~10–12 hrs.
3) Route Map (Bangkok → Koh Chang)
*Replace with the exact pin for the pier you operate from.
4) Value Packages by Boonsiri Ferry
Package
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What’s Included
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From
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Bangkok → Koh Chang
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Bus + Ferry + Snacks + Hotel Drop-off
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฿900
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Koh Chang → Bangkok
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Hotel Pick-up + Ferry + Bus + Drinking Water
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฿900
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Round Trip
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All-in, one seamless ticket
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฿1,800
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5) Best Time to Visit Koh Chang
- Nov – May: Clear seas and sunny skies; most activities available.
- Jun – Oct: Occasional rain; quieter island and usually better hotel deals.
Tip: Book at least 1 week ahead for New Year, Songkran, and long weekends — buses and ferries fill quickly.
❓ FAQ
How long is Bangkok → Koh Chang?
About 6–7 hours total including the road segment and ferry.
How many ferry departures per day?
Morning and afternoon runs; seasonal adjustments apply. Please check the latest schedule.
Can I bring my car onto the ferry?
Yes — at the mainland piers (Ao Thammachat / Center Point). Pre-book your vehicle slot during holidays.
Is a same-day round trip realistic?
Yes, if you depart Bangkok early and choose early ferry times both ways.
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