{"id":35406,"date":"2026-06-20T02:04:54","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T02:04:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/?st-import=63fd67dfe8d27677bcb12fd857f7e153"},"modified":"2026-07-24T01:04:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T01:04:38","slug":"bangkok-to-koh-chang","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/es\/bangkok-to-koh-chang\/","title":{"rendered":"Bangkok to Koh Chang: Bus and Ferry Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Koh Chang is Thailand\\&#8217;s second-largest island \u2014 mountainous, forested, and home to a string of good beaches along its west coast. It\\&#8217;s close enough to Bangkok and the Cambodian border to make a good stop on an eastern Thailand itinerary. The standard route is bus to Trat, then ferry to the island.<\/p>\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/agent.12go.asia\/tools\/widget\/country_widget.js\"><\/script>\n<onetwogo-country-widget\n  country=\"TH\"\n   width=\"400\" agent=\"16173966\" lang=\"en\" fxcode=\"USD\" wl=\"12go.asia\">\n<\/onetwogo-country-widget>\n\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/agent.12go.asia\/tools\/widget\/country_widget.js\"><\/script>\n<onetwogo-country-widget\n  country=\"TH\"\n   width=\"400\" agent=\"16173966\" lang=\"en\" fxcode=\"USD\" wl=\"12go.asia\">\n<\/onetwogo-country-widget>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity \\\\&quot;wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \\\\&quot;wp-block-heading\\\\&quot;\">Option 1: Bus + Ferry (Combined Ticket)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buses run from Bangkok\\&#8217;s Ekkamai (Eastern Bus Terminal) to Trat in around 5 hours, then a ferry from Laem Ngop pier to Koh Chang takes about 30\u201345 minutes. Most operators sell a combined bus + ferry ticket, simplifying the connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list \\\\&quot;wp-block-list\\\\&quot;\">\n<li><strong>Bangkok \u2192 Trat (bus):<\/strong> ~5 hours, ~250 THB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trat \u2192 Laem Ngop pier (minivan):<\/strong> ~20 minutes, included in combo tickets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Laem Ngop \u2192 Koh Chang (ferry):<\/strong> ~30\u201345 minutes, ~80 THB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Combined ticket:<\/strong> ~400\u2013450 THB total<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/agent.12go.asia\/tools\/widget\/country_widget.js\"><\/script>\n<onetwogo-country-widget\n  country=\"TH\"\n   width=\"400\" agent=\"16173966\" lang=\"en\" fxcode=\"USD\" wl=\"12go.asia\">\n<\/onetwogo-country-widget>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity \\\\&quot;wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \\\\&quot;wp-block-heading\\\\&quot;\">Option 2: Minivan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shared minivans run from Bangkok directly toward the Koh Chang ferry pier, slightly faster than the bus but less comfortable for the long ride. Some include the ferry crossing in the ticket price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list \\\\&quot;wp-block-list\\\\&quot;\">\n<li><strong>Journey time:<\/strong> ~5\u20136 hours total including ferry<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> ~450\u2013550 THB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \\\\&quot;wp-block-heading\\\\&quot;\">Journey Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Method<\/th><th>Time<\/th><th>Cost from<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Bus + ferry combo<\/td><td>~6 hours<\/td><td>400 THB<\/td><td>Most travellers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minivan + ferry<\/td><td>5\u20136 hours<\/td><td>450 THB<\/td><td>Slightly faster<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \\\\&quot;wp-block-heading\\\\&quot;\">Where to Stay on Koh Chang<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">White Sand Beach (Hat Sai Khao) is the busiest and most developed. Lonely Beach has a backpacker\/party vibe. Klong Prao and Kai Bae offer a quieter middle ground. The island\\&#8217;s interior has waterfalls and jungle trekking for a change of pace from the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3e8; <strong>[Travelpayouts widget: Hotels on Koh Chang via Booking.com or Agoda]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \\\\&quot;wp-block-heading\\\\&quot;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How long does it take from Bangkok to Koh Chang?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around 6 hours total including the bus to Trat and the ferry crossing. Combined tickets handle the connection for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading \\\\&quot;wp-block-heading\\\\&quot;\">Related Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list \\\\&quot;wp-block-list\\\\&quot;\">\n<li>Bangkok to Pattaya: Bus Guide<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bangkok to Koh Samet: Transport Guide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This post contains affiliate links. When you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to travel from Bangkok to Koh Chang \u2014 by bus to Trat then ferry, or minivan combo ticket. 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