Bangkok to Koh Chang: bus, train or flight?
The bus is the cheapest way from Bangkok to Koh Chang: 5 buses a day from ฿501, taking about 6h 15m. The first bus leaves at 05:00, the last at 11:00. Flight + ferry: about 1 hour + 1–2 hours.
Bus times and fares checked 2026-10-30.
All the ways to travel
| How | Journey | From | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus | 6h 15m | Bangkok Bus Terminal Ekkamai | 5 a day, from ฿501 |
| Flight + ferry | about 1 hour + 1–2 hours | Suvarnabhumi (BKK) | Fly to Trat, then transfer and ferry |
| Train | no train | – | – |
By bus from Bangkok to Koh Chang
- 5 departures a day, first 05:00, last 11:00
- Fares from ฿501 to ฿510, set by the bus companies
- Journey about 6h 15m (fastest 5h 15m)
- Bus companies: Cherdchai Tour
- Boarding points: Bangkok Bus Terminal Ekkamai, Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2)
- Drop-off points: Koh Chang, Ao Thammachat pier (Ferry Included)
Where the buses leave and arrive
Buses leave from Mo Chit 2 and Ekkamai and run to the ferry piers near Trat; the ferry crossing to Koh Chang takes about 30–45 minutes.
Coming back
Koh Chang to Bangkok: 1 buses a day from ฿700, the last one at 10:00.
Tips
- Take a morning bus: ferries to Koh Chang run until early evening.
- Book ahead for holidays (Songkran in mid-April, New Year, long weekends): buses sell out.
- Air-conditioned buses are cold, especially at night: bring a jacket.
- Be at the terminal 30 minutes before departure and show your e-ticket at the bus company's counter.
Questions
How much is the bus from Bangkok to Koh Chang?
From ฿501 to ฿510, depending on the bus company and class.
How long does the bus from Bangkok to Koh Chang take?
About 6h 15m; the fastest bus takes 5h 15m.
Where does the bus to Koh Chang leave from?
Bangkok Bus Terminal Ekkamai and Bangkok Bus Terminal Chatuchak (Mo Chit 2).
Is there an overnight bus from Bangkok to Koh Chang?
No, all buses run during the day.
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