How to come to Koh Chang from Bangkok
or From Bangkok International  Airport ( Suvarnabhumi ) ?

By Plane
There are 2 daily flights from Bangkok Airport :

Departure Bangkok airport 9.00 am  > Arrival Trat aiport  10.00 am
Departure Bangkok airport 4.35 pm  > Arrival Trat aiport  5.35 pm
Cost : 2,500 bath one way
Web info & booking   http://www.bangkokair.com

Departure Trat 10.30am > Arrival Bangkok airport 11.30 am
Departure Trat  6.05 pm > Arrival Bangkok airport 7.05 pm

From TRAT airport take the Bangkok Airways minibus service to any resort on the island, Cost is about 470 baht/person. or book a private transfer

By Bus 99 express from  Ekkamai bus terminal in Bangkok .

Departure from Ekkamai
6.30 am / 7.45 am  bus direct  to Ao Thammachart (Koh Chang Ferry pier)
Cost : 250 baht per person.  . 7.45 am Arrival around 1pm at the ferry pier ( main land );You should be able catch the 1.30 pm or 2 pm Ferry ( 100 bath pp one way  )  You could be in your bungalow around 3 pm and relax on the beach

Departure from Ao Thamachat to Ekkamai ( stop at airport )
12.30 pm / 02 pm / 04 pm
Infos : Tel 089 752 5732

* By Bus From Suvarnabhumi Airport
If you're flying into Bangkok and want to immediately head to Koh Chang you can now take this  bus direct from Suvanabhumi Airport to Koh Chang Ferry ( Ao Thammachart ) .Cost around 250 bath pp; Then you will have to buy your ferry ticket ( 100 bath pp one way / 120 bath round trip ), Finaly will have to pay for the local taxi ( songtaew ) on koh chang side ( 60 to 120 baht pp , depending of your destination )

Departure from the airport at 7.10 am / 8.25 am / 10.25 am

By Taxi
It is possible to get  a taxi at Bangkok Airport and go to the mainland ferry piers for Koh Chang.   The cost will depend on both your bargaining capacities , normally around 3,2000 bath, sometimes more

The taxis won't go onto the island, they'll drop you off at the pier and then come back to Bangkok or to the airport .  So you'll still have to buy ferry tickets and then take a songtaew ( local truck ) to your resort in koh chang ; The cost for klong Prao beach is 60 bath ( july 2009 ) if the songtaew is full ( which means 12 pax )
If not full ( that 's the case usually  if you arrive with the last ferry or during the low season ....expect to pay more  ( 100 bath pp, sometimes more ;-)) Good way to practice your brand new thai language skill ... and your bargaining capacities !! 


Songtaew , local taxi in Trat or Koh Chang / Seat up to 12 pers

By private car or miniBus a" worry free " solution

If you wish to enjoy the landscape ( or simply  wish to sleep or relax while travelling ). without jumping on and off public transport with your heavysuitcases , that 's probably the best solution , not that expensive if you are 3 or 4 pax to share the cost

The cost for a van that will comfortable accommodate up to 6 people and their luggage is 5,800 baht ( 120 Euros )  for a one way transfer between  Bangkok and Koh Chang , including ferry tickets for both passengers and car
A lot of our guest who came for Yoga , or Reiki workshop choose this " easy going way " ; No complain yet ; Driver and minibus were on time and came directly to their hotel door in Koh Chang

This very convenient way will save you time & money
( No need to pay for a Taxi from Airport to Bangkok city + 1 night Hotel ) ;
No struggle to take the ferry / No " hard bargaining "on taxi price at the arrival on Koh Chang / No Worries about "too much rain " or " too much sun " : You will travel in a "airco car or Van "

To get more information about Private transfer  (Vehicules pictures , rates etc ) clic Here

To book a Private transfer by car or mini Van clic Here

Ferry Boats to Koh chang

We recommend that you use Koh Chang Ferry , between  Ao Thammachat and Ao Sapporot in Koh Chang

If you prefer to sleep near the Airport , either when you arrive or when departing , you will find the list of affordable hotels near the Airport HERE


If you don't know yet where to sleep , either in Bangkok or in Koh Chang check HERE to find out the best hotels rates with online booking