Ferry from Trat to Koh Chang

✅ Updated on 06.11.2025

Hi! My name is Marat. I'm currently living in Thailand and recently took a trip to Koh Chang, getting there by ferry. In this article, I’ll explain how the ferries operate, how much tickets cost, and how long the crossing takes.

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Where is the Koh Chang Ferry Terminal?

The main ferry terminal to Koh Chang is called Ao Thammachat Pier — this is where most ferries to the island depart. It’s located in Trat Province.

Return ferries from the island depart from Ao Sapparot Pier.

Koh Chang Ferry Schedule (Both Directions)

Ferries between the mainland and Koh Chang operate daily from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. Below is the official ferry timetable. In reality, departures are often every 30 minutes when there’s a high flow of tourists and vehicles.

🛥️ Ferry times from Trat to Koh Chang:

06:30, 07:45, 08:45, 09:45, 10:45, 11:45, 12:45, 13:45, 14:45, 15:45, 16:45, 17:45, 18:30

🛥️ Ferries from Koh Chang to Trat follow the same schedule.

⏱️ Crossing time is 30 minutes.

When we traveled at the end of July (low season), we arrived at the pier and got in the second line. The first batch of cars boarded after 10 minutes, and we followed 30 minutes later. So our total wait time was around 40 minutes. In high season (November to February), expect longer queues — plan extra time accordingly.

✅ Recommended hotels on Koh Chang (great value for money):

Santhiya, Klong Prao Resort, Flora I Talay, Awa Resort, Dinso Resort & Villas, The Stage, Siam Beach Resort.

Koh Chang Ferry Prices

The prices below are one-way and payable in cash only at the pier — there’s no online booking available.

👤 Passenger fares:

• Adult — 80 THB
• Child (height 110–150 cm) — 30 THB
• Children under 110 cm — Free

🏍️ Vehicle fares:

• Motorbike — 40 THB
• Car (including with trailer) — 120 THB
• Truck (6 wheels) — 450 THB
• Truck (10 wheels) — 900 THB
• Bus (12 wheels) — 1,100 THB
• Bus (18 wheels) — 1,600 THB

💡 Traveling from Bangkok or Pattaya? You can book a combined ticket on 12Go Asia that includes both the transfer and ferry to Koh Chang. It’s a convenient option — you’ll be picked up in the city and dropped off at your hotel on the island.

Facilities on the Ferry

Before boarding, there are shaded waiting areas where you can relax comfortably. Nearby, there’s a small café offering drinks, snacks, and meals at regular prices — no tourist markup. A free restroom is also available.

Onboard the ferry, you’ll find everything you need for a smooth ride:

• Free toilet
• Snack kiosk with ice cream and treats
• Shaded seating area
• And best of all — a refreshing sea breeze 🌬️

What the Koh Chang Ferry Looks Like

There are two types of ferries operating between Trat and Koh Chang: open-deck and closed-deck vessels.

Personally, I preferred the open-deck ferry — you get a full view of the sea, there’s a cool breeze all around, and the ride feels much more comfortable. The closed-deck ferries have small windows, and the experience just isn’t the same.

Getting from the Koh Chang Pier to Your Hotel (Without a Vehicle)

If you’re arriving on Koh Chang without your own transport and not as part of a group transfer, you have two main options:

🚐 Songthaew Taxi — These are pickup trucks with benches in the back, waiting right outside the pier. Just tell the driver your hotel name, and they’ll take you there. Prices vary depending on distance. I can’t give an exact rate for Koh Chang, but in Koh Phangan I paid 200 THB per person.

🏍️ Motorbike Rental — You’ll find rental shops near the pier. Prices start at 200 THB per day. Most places ask for a 5,000 THB deposit or your passport as collateral, so be prepared.