Trat Airport shared songthaews, minibuses and private cars, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi bus-and-ferry combo tickets, real 2026 THB fares, and the one ferry pier that actually gets you there.
Koh Chang has no airport of its own, so every route in runs through either Trat Airport (Bangkok Airways, about an hour from Suvarnabhumi) or a long-haul bus and minivan direct from Bangkok - and either way, the final leg is always the Ao Thammachat car ferry, the island's one active crossing since the older Centerpoint pier was suspended in mid-2024. This guide covers real, named operators and 2026 THB fares for both routes, plus what to expect once you land at Ao Sapparot pier on the island.
A shared songthaew (pick-up truck taxi) from Trat Airport to Ao Thammachat pier runs about ฿280 per person, which includes the ferry ticket across to Koh Chang. It's the budget option and the one most backpackers and solo travellers use, though it means switching vehicles at the pier and a wait for a full load.
Several operators run shared minibuses timed to Bangkok Airways arrivals, combining the road transfer with the Ao Thammachat ferry ticket in one price. Quoted one-way fares range roughly ฿550-950 per person depending on the operator and whether it's booked in advance or in person at the airport counter; round-trip tickets are typically double, sometimes discounted slightly.
A private vehicle takes you straight from the airport arrivals hall to your resort door on Koh Chang, including the ferry crossing, for around ฿2,300 and up depending on which beach you're headed to and the vehicle size. Book through your resort, a transfer company such as kohchang.limo, or a shared-transfer platform like Viator or GetYourGuide.
Bangkok Busline (operating as Suvarnabhumi Burapha) runs the best-known service, with a desk after baggage claim near door 8 on Suvarnabhumi's arrivals level. The combo ticket - minibus to Ao Thammachat plus the ferry crossing - is ฿600 per person one-way or ฿900 round trip, with door-to-resort drop-off. Other operators sell similar combo tickets from ฿600-1,200 depending on route and season.
The most established operator running direct Suvarnabhumi-to-Koh Chang service. After collecting luggage, look for the Suvarnabhumi Burapha Co., Ltd desk to book a minibus with ferry ticket included and drop-off at your resort. ฿600 one-way, ฿900 round trip.
Multiple minibus and songthaew operators run counters in the small Trat Airport arrivals area, timed around Bangkok Airways flight schedules. Fares and exact operators shift season to season - compare the counter quotes on arrival, or pre-book online through a platform such as kohchang.limo, Viator or GetYourGuide for a guaranteed private vehicle.
Ferry Koh Chang operates the sole active car-and-passenger ferry between Ao Thammachat pier on the mainland and Ao Sapparot pier on Koh Chang's east coast. Crossings run roughly every 30-60 minutes, take about 30-40 minutes, and cost ฿90 per adult / ฿40 per child (110-150cm) as a foot passenger - cash only, bought at the pier. The older Centerpoint (Cenferry) route has been suspended since mid-2024 and remains out of service.
Indicative 2026 THB fares - confirm directly with the operator, as prices shift between high and low season and ferry tickets are cash-only at the pier.
| Route | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Trat Airport -> ferry (shared songthaew) | ~฿280 | Includes ferry ticket to Ao Sapparot pier |
| Trat Airport -> resort (shared minibus + ferry) | ฿550 - 950 one-way | ฿990-1,800 round trip depending on operator |
| Trat Airport -> resort (private car/minibus) | ~฿2,300+ | Direct to your door, price varies by beach and vehicle |
| Suvarnabhumi (Bangkok) -> resort (Bangkok Busline combo) | ฿600 one-way / ฿900 return | Desk near door 8, arrivals level |
| Suvarnabhumi/Bangkok -> resort (other combo operators) | ฿600 - 1,200 | Varies by departure point and season |
| Ferry only, foot passenger (Ao Thammachat) | ฿90 adult / ฿40 child | Cash only, bought at the pier, no advance booking |
Fly Bangkok Airways into Trat (TDX), then take a shared songthaew (~฿280, includes ferry), a shared minibus-and-ferry combo (~฿550-950 one-way), or a private car/minibus direct to your resort (~฿2,300+). All road options end at Ao Thammachat pier, about 17km from the airport, for the ferry crossing to Koh Chang.
Bangkok Busline (Suvarnabhumi Burapha), the best-known operator, charges ฿600 per person one-way or ฿900 round trip from Suvarnabhumi Airport, including the Ao Thammachat ferry crossing and drop-off at your resort. Other combo-ticket operators price similar routes from ฿600 up to ฿1,200 depending on the exact departure point and season.
No - Koh Chang has no airport of its own. The nearest airport is Trat (TDX), served by Bangkok Airways from Suvarnabhumi in about an hour, with roughly 2 flights a day from Bangkok and 3 a day back. From Trat you still need a road-and-ferry transfer of about an hour to reach the island.
Ao Thammachat pier, about 17km from Trat Airport, is now the only active route - operated by Ferry Koh Chang, running roughly every 30-60 minutes from 06:30-18:30 and arriving at Ao Sapparot pier on the island's east coast. The older Centerpoint (Cenferry) pier has been suspended since mid-2024 and is not currently an option.
By air: about 1 hour Suvarnabhumi-to-Trat, plus roughly an hour of road-and-ferry transfer, so 2-2.5 hours door to door. By road direct from Bangkok: roughly 5-6 hours by car or minibus to the Ao Thammachat piers, plus the 30-40 minute ferry crossing.
Ferries arrive at Ao Sapparot pier on the island's east coast, away from the main west-coast beaches. From there, songthaews (shared pick-up taxis) run along the ring road to White Sand Beach, Klong Prao, Kai Bae, Lonely Beach and Bang Bao - most shared minibus and private-transfer tickets already include this final leg to your resort.
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