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Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) → Koh Chang ferry pier (Trat) transfer

The Koh Chang ferry pier is 301 km from Suvarnabhumi Airport, and a private transfer usually takes 269–337 minutes. A car typically costs around €130–165 and a minivan around €150–190; the exact price is shown before booking.

From
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
To
Koh Chang ferry pier (Trat)
Distance
301 km
Typical drive
269–337 min

The car ferries to Koh Chang leave from the mainland coast in Laem Ngop district, Trat province. Your transfer ends at the pier. The ferry crossing to the island is not included and is paid locally at the pier.

Five hours across the eastern provinces

This is the longest route on our Suvarnabhumi pages. The car follows the motorway towards Chonburi and then the main highways east through Rayong and Chanthaburi, a province known for fruit orchards and its gem market, before reaching Trat.

The landscape changes from industrial estates to rubber and durian plantations and hills. Expect one or two short breaks on the way; service stations along the highway have food, coffee and clean toilets.

Which pier, and what then

Two car-ferry companies run crossings from piers a few kilometres apart near Laem Ngop. Both land on the north coast of Koh Chang, and the crossing itself usually takes under an hour. If your island hotel recommends a particular pier, tell us when you book.

From the island ferry landing, songthaew pick-up trucks and hotel transfers continue to the beaches on the west coast, such as White Sand Beach, Klong Prao or Kai Bae. That last leg is arranged on the island, not with this transfer.

Before you set off

Landing time matters
With up to 337 minutes on the road, a flight landing in the afternoon may reach the pier after the last ferry. Check ferry times and consider a night in Trat.
Comfort on a long ride
For families or more than three adults, a minivan gives space to stretch out over five hours.
Rainy season
Trat is one of Thailand's wettest provinces from around May to October. Heavy rain can slow the highway and the sea crossing.

Frequently asked questions

Is the ferry to Koh Chang included?

No. The transfer ends at the ferry pier on the mainland. Ferry tickets are bought locally at the pier.

How long does the drive from Suvarnabhumi to the Koh Chang pier take?

The route is 301 km and typically takes 269–337 minutes, with short stops on the way.

Can the car cross to Koh Chang on the ferry?

This transfer is priced and planned to end at the pier. Onward travel on the island is arranged locally, for example with your hotel or a songthaew.

Is it better to fly to Trat instead?

Trat has a small domestic airport, but it means a connecting flight. If you arrive internationally at Suvarnabhumi, a private ride takes you to the pier without changing planes or buses.

Will the price change if the drive takes longer?

No. The total price is agreed before booking and stays the same for traffic or a delayed flight.

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Suvarnabhumi Airport: arrival and transfer guide