Bangkok to Koh Chang: every way compared
Koh Chang is off the east coast near Trat: a bus or minivan to the pier, then a short car ferry. The cheapest option is the bus + ferry from about 500 baht; the fastest is the minivan + ferry at 5–7 h.
Options compared
| Option | Price (one way) | Time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus + ferryCheapest | 500–700 baht ≈ $15–21 | 7–10 h | Eastern (Ekkamai) or Mo Chit terminals |
| Minivan + ferryFastest | 600–1,200 baht ≈ $18–36 | 5–7 h | hotel pick-up in central Bangkok |
| Flight to Trat + ferry | 1,400–4,100 baht ≈ $42–122 | 5 h – 6 h 45 min | Suvarnabhumi |
Flight times are door to door: they include getting to the airport, check-in and, for direct flights, the ride into town, so they compare fairly with buses and trains. Price ranges checked in October 2026. Fares change with season and how early you book. Dollar amounts at 33.5 baht per US dollar.
Which option suits you?
Bus + ferry
500–700 baht, 7–10 h, from Eastern (Ekkamai) or Mo Chit terminals. Bus to Trat, then a songthaew to the pier and the ferry.
Minivan + ferry
600–1,200 baht, 5–7 h, from hotel pick-up in central Bangkok. Many include the ferry and drop-off at your hotel.
Flight to Trat + ferry
1,400–4,100 baht, 5 h – 6 h 45 min, from Suvarnabhumi. That includes getting to the airport and checking in; the flight and transfer take 3–4 h. Flights to Trat are limited and often expensive.
Questions
How far is Koh Chang from Bangkok?
About 315 km by road.
What is the cheapest way from Bangkok to Koh Chang?
Bus + ferry, from about 500 baht (7–10 h).
What is the fastest way from Bangkok to Koh Chang?
Minivan + ferry: 5–7 h, from about 600 baht.
Is there a train from Bangkok to Koh Chang?
No. Koh Chang has no train service from Bangkok.
Starting from the airport? Use the BTS & MRT map to reach your bus terminal or station.
Sources
Price ranges checked: October 2026
Prices are estimates from operators and booking sites and change with season and demand. Check the final price before you book. Spotted an error? Tell us.