How to get from Pattaya to Koh Chang. By air by local airlines. Bus from Pattaya to Koh Chang
Koh Chang is an island in Thailand (Trat province), located near the capital and the main tourist resort. That is why tourists very often come here with. In addition, many independent travelers Koh Chang is often chosen as a long stay destination when visiting the Land of Smiles.
By the way, Koh Chang is the third largest island in Thailand (after Phuket and Samui). We ourselves stayed on Koh Chang for only 5 days, having arrived there. And in this article we will tell you how to get from Koh Chang to the most popular tourist resort in Thailand - Pattaya.
How to get to Koh Chang island in Thailand from Pattaya
- Option 1: Pattaya-Trat shuttle bus. The option is inconvenient because the bus needs to be caught on the Sukhumvit highway, and there is no bus station in Pattaya. Moreover, you need to catch the bus either at 6 in the morning or at 11:30, but it’s not a fact that there will be places in it, and the driver will stop it for you, farangs. The cost of the bus is 180 baht, you need to add the cost of a minibus to the Sukhumvit highway, minibuses from bus station in Trat to the ferry and the price of the ferry ticket to Koh Chang. In general, the option is not simple, we did not dare to try it because of the impressive luggage and the child.
- Option 2: transfer Pattaya-Koh Chang. A ticket for a mini-bass from Pattaya to the island can be bought at any travel agency in the city, and there are a lot of those in Pattaya. Our compatriots are very fond of the transport company 35 Group Pattaya, reviews about them are always the most flattering. You can buy a transfer from their company in Pattaya at the office in the north of the city:
If you don’t feel like going to buy a transfer to the north, we advise you not to worry and buy a transfer to any travel agency near you. In fact, the ride is only 4-5 hours, so any inconvenience can be tolerated.
You will have to spend about 5 hours in such a mini-bass
Another convenient option purchase transfer Pattaya-Koh Chang is internet service 12go.asia. It is convenient because you can buy a ticket without leaving your home, on the Internet, paying for it with a Visa or PayPal card. Transfer price on the website 500 baht including transfer. But it is better to buy tickets in advance, at least a few days in advance, otherwise there may simply be no seats in the mini-bus.
We arrived at the bus station first and waited for the rest who wanted to get to Pattaya
How to get from Koh Chang to Pattaya
- Option 1: regular bus. As in reverse direction described above, this option was marked by us as more complex. And all because Shuttle Buses from the city of Trat to Pattaya leave only early in the morning and from a certain place. Of course it's more a budget option: the cost of a trip on such a bus is approximately 200 baht. But in this case, you need to add the cost of the ferry (80 baht) and travel from the ferry to the bus station (another 20 baht). Plus, you will need to get to your hotel in Pattaya from the bus station on your own (another 10-20 baht).
The total cost comes out 410 baht ($12) at least, and the number of transplants and nerves exceeds the tiny savings. Especially if you have luggage and a child. After weighing all the pros and cons, we decided to use the second method.
- Option 2: from Koh Chang to Pattaya by minibus. This method is called "Transfer". In our opinion, the most best way getting from Koh Chang to Pattaya. It includes picking you up with your luggage from, ferry crossing (you don’t even have to get off their bus) and delivering you straight to your accommodation in Pattaya.
The total cost of the trip - 650 baht ($18) from a person. If you are ready to get to the Klong Son bus station on Koh Chang on your own, then the cost of the transfer to the hotel in Pattaya will be 550 baht ($16) from a person. Small children can be carried on their hands without buying a separate ticket, but in our case we were advised to buy a separate ticket for Vanya, making a small discount.
Transfer prices Koh Chang-Pattaya. Red prices - with a pick-up directly from your hotel on Koh Chang, black - if you get to the bus station on Koh Chang on your own
It was not difficult to buy a Koh Chang-Pattaya transfer off-line: in the area we found a travel agency that sells all kinds of tickets: from air tickets to buses. In other places it turned out to be 50-100 baht more expensive, and they did not offer a discount on Vanya. Here it is on the map - https://goo.gl/maps/dFcjUS21WJA2 .
Ticket agency on Koh Chang
As a result, we bought 3 tickets from Klong Son station on Koh Chang to our condo in Pattaya only for 1450 baht. Plus the cost of a tuk tuk from our hotel on Koh Chang to the bus station.
Traditional Thai tuk tuk or songteo
In addition to buying a Koh Chang-Pattaya transfer ticket at a travel agency, you can buy it online - on the website 12go.asia . Price - 500 baht, but to get to the bus station on Koh Chang and from the bus station in Pattaya in Right place will have to do it yourself.
Inside the mini bass is pretty comfortable chairs with reclining backs, so that you can sleep on the way. Once we stopped for a snack at a roadside cafe. In general, we were satisfied: we got to our condo in 6 hours, without spending extra time and effort.
Hooray, we're there! Total 270 km
The city of Trat (Thailand) and the province of the same name are located in the very east of the kingdom. Tourists come to this place to learn the history of the country, since it was in the province of Trat in Thailand that terrible colonial wars with France took place at the beginning of the 20th century. Here you can meet a large number of Catholic churches and colonial houses. The province of Trat has a border with neighboring Cambodia and travelers who travel to this neighboring country and, especially to its south, they also go through Trat.
From Trat you can get to Koh Chang, Koh Kut, Koh Rang, Koh Kam, Ngam and many other islands. In Trat, you can visit Wat Buppharam, Ao Tan Khu Bay, Nam Tok Klong Chao Waterfall and other attractions.
In most cases, the city of Trat and the province can be reached from Bangkok. Consider how to get to Trat from Bangkok and Pattaya and how much it costs.
Bangkok – Trat by minibus
From Mo Chit terminal
There are about 20 flights departing daily from Bangkok from the Mo Chit terminal to Trat. The main operator in this direction is T.T.T. (or Triple T). Minibuses of this company depart from 06.00 am, and last flight leaves the station at 18.30. The time spent on the way Bangkok - Trat will be 5-6 hours, depending on the situation on the road. Up to 10 tickets are sold per trip, the buses are air-conditioned and very easy to recognize as they all have a blue-red-blue stripe running along the bottom of the vehicle. Buses Bangkok - Trat arrive at the Thammachart Pier or in the center of Trat, so you should clarify this issue in advance. To see the location of stops on the map, as well as buy tickets in advance, you can use free service Online .
Bangkok – Trat – Koh Chang by minibus
From Mo Chit terminal
Many tourists go to the province of Trat on the island of Koh Chang. To get there, you should resort to the services of the same company T.T.T. (Triple Tee) and buy single ticket by minibus and ferry to the island, which arrives at the pier on Koh Chang. Minibuses depart from 05.00 am to 12.30 pm. There are up to 8 flights per day. Vehicles are no different from those that go to the city center, the price of a single ticket is just over 700 rubles. Travel time is 7.5 hours.
How to get to Trat from Bangkok by minibus
From Ekamai Station
From Bangkok, you can get to Trat from the Ekamai station by minibuses of the same company T.T.T.
I really love this bus station, because it is the easiest to get to. It is located right next to the Ekkamai subway exit.
Minibuses Bangkok - Trat depart from 06.00 am to 19.00 pm. During the day, there are about 20 flights, and in the morning from 06.00 to 11.00 every hour two flights leave simultaneously. In every vehicle only 10 places. Ticket prices range from 530 to 580 rubles. Arrival is carried out in the city center of Trat and at Tammachart Pier, so on the website, check not only the availability of tickets, but also where your flight arrives.
Bangkok – Trat – Koh Chang by minibus from Ekamai station
As with the Mo Chit terminal, you can get to Koh Chang from Ekamai Station by purchasing a single minibus and ferry ticket. The flight is no different from the flight from the Mo Chit terminal, except for the ticket price of 711 rubles and the travel time of 6.5 hours.
Pattaya - Trat by Bus
If you arrive in Pattaya, and from there decide to go to Trat, then the most ideal option would be to travel by Phaet Prasert buses.
From Pattaya to get to Trat is much easier and the distance is relatively short.
Buses Pattaya - Trat depart at 03.20 and 05.00 in the morning and arrive at their destination in 4 hours. Buses are equipped with everything you need, including a toilet, air conditioning, and drinks and snacks are served on board. The cost of tickets Pattaya - Trat is about 450 rubles.
Bangkok - Trat by plane
From the capital of the country to the province of Trat is possible. The airport in Trat only accepts domestic flights. Departures are operated by Bangkok Air from Suvarnabhumi airport. Departure times are at 08.30, 11.40 and 17.00. A relatively short distance is covered in about 1 hour. The cost of tickets on average varies about 9,000 rubles and depends on the time of purchase. To keep the price lower, you need to purchase flights from Bangkok to Trat as early as possible. To do this, you can resort to a free online ticket search engine.
Taxi from Bangkok to Trat
You can take a taxi from Bangkok to Trat. It is best to order a car in advance and resort to a reliable service that will select a respectable carrier. Typically, such services have established relationships with reliable carriers that will deliver customers to their destination in the shortest possible time, meet them at the airport or railway station and will be picked up from the hotel. The company can provide travelers in any class of vehicles at prices that compare favorably with other companies. So, economy class cars equivalent to Toyota Corolla or Nissan Almera are suitable for three or four passengers with small luggage, and will cost about 8,000 rubles. Having risen quite a bit, up to the amount of about 8555 rubles, the operator will be able to provide customers with a car of the “comfort” class, identical to the Toyota Camry or Volkswagen Passat, in which four people with luggage will feel much more comfortable. A premium class car similar to the Lexus GX or Volkswagen Phaeton will cost about 36,000 rubles and will provide not only comfort on the road, but also status in movement.
There is no logical sense for renting minibuses and minivans, like taxis. The cost of such cars - taxis are very high, and the frequency with which minibuses depart from the bus station will allow you to go to regular flight Bangkok - Trat. If you need to go on a different route or the amount of luggage is very large, then of course you can resort to renting a minibus. The cost of a car up to 10 seats in this direction will be about 12,000 rubles, 16 seats about 43,000 rubles and a 19-seat minibus about 46,500 rubles. To clarify the rates and available taxi classes from Bangkok to Trat, as well as from other places in Thailand or Cambodia, you can use the service.
By car to Trat
When you get to Bangkok, you need to go to highway 7 and follow to Pattaya. From Pattaya, exit onto Route 3 and follow straight to Trat ().
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Koh Chang is one of the most major island Thailand, its name in Thai means "elephant". Koh Chang is part of national park Mu Ko Chang. The distance from Pattaya to Koh Chang is 250 km.
It is very easy to fall in love with the nature of Koh Chang. mountain landscapes, wild jungle, sandy beaches with coconut palms, the waterfalls are what makes you come back here again and again. Most of hotels located along west coast, East End the islands are poorly developed. In the south of Koh Chang is the fishing village of Bang Bao.
We offer convenient and inexpensive way get to Koh Chang - group transfer by minibus and ferry.
You can also order an individual transfer - a taxi to the pier or to the hotel on Koh Chang. Ferry tickets are not included in the taxi price.
Table with directions and prices
group and individual transfers
*** Transfers from hotels located in Na Jomtien and south are subject to an additional charge of 100 baht per person one way.
***Issued ferry tickets are non-refundable.
How will everything happen?
The price for a transfer to the pier on Koh Chang includes a trip by a comfortable minibus from a hotel in Pattaya, a ferry ticket to the pier of Koh Chang. You can choose to transfer directly to your hotel. You can also reserve transport in both directions at once. If you do not know the exact date of return, you can make a reservation with open date, but not less than a day before the desired date of departure, you must notify the return.
You can take one suitcase on the bus luggage compartment- the service is free.
Description of destinations and prices
group transfers
Excursions to Koh Chang
Excursions to Koh Chang are a profitable solution for spending a few days on the island. The price includes transfer, hotel accommodation. You can learn more about the options for excursions to Koh Chang.
Koh Chang on the map
FAQ
1. How long does it take to get to Koh Chang from Pattaya?
Travel time - 5 - 5.5 hours.
2. How long does it take to order a transfer to Koh Chang?
3. Is cashless payment possible?
It is possible, check with the operator for details.
4. Can I pay for the transfer in dollars?
Can pay bank card check with the operator for details.
5. How to find out exact time departure?
Our operator will tell you the exact time of departure after confirmation of the order by the organizer.
From Pattaya we went to Koh Chang. We will spend 8 days on this island - 4 days at Cae Bae beach and 4 days at Lonely beach.
I bought a transfer from Pattaya to Koh Chang in advance back in Russia. It cost me $24 per person. The transfer includes a minibus to the ferry + ferry. You can also buy such a transfer at any travel agency in Pattaya, of which there are a great many.
At 7:30 am on April 25, 2017, a minibus picked us up right at the hotel reception, we plunged into the salon and went to Koh Chang. There were no Russian speakers in the cabin, the driver hardly spoke English, but we had no problems with this.
Ferry to Koh Chang is located in the province of Trat. The pier is called Koh Chang Ferry Pier. It took us about 5 hours to get to the ferry. On the way there was one technical stop at a local cafe.
Waiting for the ferry to Koh Chang 
Ferries run frequently, every 30 minutes. Swim close, about 20 minutes. From the pier we can already see the mysterious island 
After about 20 minutes, our ferry approached, we drove into it directly on a minibus with a driver.
On the ferry he let us off the bus and we climbed upper deck. The ferry is very large, many are transported to the island in their cars. 
Travel time has flown by unnoticed and now we are mooring on Koh Chang 
We descend from the ferry on our own, the driver will pick us up near the pier to take us further to the hotels 
15 minutes later we arrived at our hotel. sea view resort and spa
Koh Chang is a beautiful big island green Island, which has and developed infrastructure, And big amount beaches, and even several waterfalls. It is not as popular as the same Phuket or Koh Samui… And it’s easier to get from Pattaya to Koh Chang – you don’t need to fly to it, you can get there by bus and ferry. And when you have limited travel times per week, this is an important factor ... So, how to get to Koh Chang and how much does it cost?
Located in Pattaya, in the area central embankment You will find a huge number of tents of local travel agencies offering, among various tours and excursions, a bus trip from Pattaya to Koh Chang.
The distance to the island is about 250 km. The duration of the trip is from three hours. The bus goes to Trat Pier, then ferry to Koh Chang. What is the price? The cost in agencies is different, one might even say negotiable, and reaches 1000 baht (25 euros) per person one way - this amount includes check-in for you at the hotel and the ferry to Koh Chang. We found it for 600 baht (15 euros) per person, for a total of 1200 baht (30 euros) for two one way. You do not need to pay the entire amount at once, you can make an advance payment, and the bus driver pay the rest. As it turned out later, the 35 Group Pattaya carrier itself in its office sells these tickets 2 times cheaper - for 600 baht (15 euros) for two. Back, these tickets still cost 300 baht (7.50 euros) if you buy them at the Trat pier.
A day later, at 13:00, a comfortable Toyota minibus for a dozen people with a leather interior and air conditioning drove to the hotel for us. After collecting the rest of the passengers in Pattaya for a short time, we headed to Trat. During the trip that lasted almost 5 hours, we were “covered” by a tropical downpour several times, which is why we drove for so long, but we got there without incident ... Except for my favorite sunglasses that I forgot in the minibus ... Coaches for Pattaya- Koh Chang gets to the Trat Koh Chang Ferry Pier, from which a ferry to Koh Chang departs every 30 minutes from 06:30 to 19:00.
Ferries to Koh Chang, to be honest, look scary - in some places you can see through corrosion ...
The ferry filled with people and cars floats slowly and for a long time, about 30 minutes ... During this time, not so much because of the approaching evening, but because of the impending next tropical September downpour, it got dark completely. We landed in pouring rain in pitch darkness.
How to get further? You can get to your hotel on Koh Chang only on the same pick-up minibuses (songteo) - the price of the issue, depending on the distance, is from 50 to 150 baht (1.25-3.75 euros) per person. Our hotel was farthest away - on the other side of the island ... The trip is very reminiscent of roller coaster! From the elevation changes, constant turns and exhaust gases falling into the pickup truck under a film that saves from rain, by the end of the half-hour trip, it began to stir up ...
But the hotel Nirvana enveloped us for two days in such solitude, tranquility and fog that it seemed as if in these half an hour we had left civilization to the ends of the world ...
