How to get from Trat Airport to Koh Chang, Koh Mak and Koh Kood.
Songtaew (Pickup truck taxi)
The cheapest method is to take a pick up truck taxi from the airport to the ferry pier. There will be a couple of songtaews waiting for passengers parked outside the airport terminal building. They will charge 280 Baht per person to Ao Thammachat pier, this includes the ferry ticket to Koh Chang. These take up to 12 passengers.
Take the ferry and once on Koh Chang hop on another shared songtaew to your hotel. These are parked on the main road by the ferry pier. The cost is from 50 to 200 Baht per person depending on distance to your hotel. 50 Baht to White Sand Beach and 200 baht to Bang Bao Beach, in the far south of the island.
So, using this method, the total cost per person is from 330 – 480 Baht to get from the airport to your hotel.
Shared Minibus To Koh Chang:
This is a more comfortable option compared to the shared pick up truck taxi. You’ll have a proper seat and be an airconditioned vehicle. Plus don’t have to worry about taking luggage on and off taxis and the ferry.
Tickets for the shared minibus can be bought on arrival at Trat Airport. Or for visitors who only require the service from Koh Chang to Trat Airport, they can be bought at tour agents on Koh Chang.
For anyone heading straight to Koh Chang, Trat airport is conveniently located approximately 20 minutes drive from Ao Thammachat ferry pier. Transport between the airport and resorts on the west coast of Koh Chang by ‘Krungthep Limousine’ which operate the services specifically for Bangkok Airways passengers.
The minibuses run in accordance with the flight schedule. The service drops off and picks up passengers from all resorts on the west coast of the island. But unfortunately, it doesn’t run down the east coast of Koh Chang. The last drop of location on the east coast is Serenity Resort.
The total travelling time from Trat Airport to your hotel on Koh Chang will be around 2 to 2 and a half hours. From the airport to the ferry pier is just a 20 minute drive. Ferries run every 45 minutes from 06:30 until 18:30.
The ferry crossing takes around 30 minutes. During this time you’ll be able to sit upstairs and enjoy the view as you head towards the island. There is also a kiosk selling drinks and snacks on board the boat. Once on Koh Chang, the driving time to your hotel is anywhere from 15 minutes (for visitors staying on White Sand beach) to an hour (for hotels in Bangbao or on Klong Kloi beach.)
If you are buying a return ticket, you will be given a voucher to hand the driver when he picks you up for the journey back to Trat Airport. This will also have a phone number of the minibus company, in case you decide to change hotels or flights.
For flights departing from Trat, the minibus will pick passengers up around 3 and a half to 4 hours before the flight departure time.
There is a discount for booking the return trip in advance.
| Shared Minibus Trat Airport – Koh Chang | One Way | Return Trip |
| Hotels on Koh Chang (White Sand, Klong Prao, Kai Bae beaches & East coast to Serenity Resort) | 650฿ | 1,200฿ |
| Hotels on Koh Chang (Lonely beach, Bailan, Bangbao & Klong Kloi) | 700฿ | 1,300฿ |
Babies and Toddlers (under 2 years old) travel free if they sit on their parent’s lap.
Children from 2 – 4 years old are half price.
Over 4 years old are full price.
Children’s car seats are not available for the shared minibus.
The vehicles used are new model Toyota Commuter minibuses with seatbelts and air-conditioning. They can seat up to nine passengers, however this depends on the amount of luggage each person has. If all passengers have suitcases and carry on bags there may only be 6 or 7 people sharing the ride.
Private Transfer to Koh Chang:
If you are staying on the east coast of the island; are travelling in a group or family or simply prefer to to share a ride, then it is possible to arrange a private transfer by car or minivan from Trat Airport to Koh Chang for you.
It will save you time, and for a family, is around the same price as booking individual tickets. Plus you’ll have a lot more space in the vehicle.
The prices are per vehicle NOT per person. Prices are fixed, so everyone pays the same. No advance payment is required for private transfers. Payment is in cash, to the driver on arrival at your destination.
| Private Transfer Trat Airport – Koh Chang | By Car/Van* (1- 2 People) | By Van (3-4 People) | By Van (5-7 People) |
| Trat Airport – Hotel on White Sand, Klong Prao or Kai Bae beach | 1,900฿ | 2,500฿ | + 100฿ / person |
| Trat Airport – Hotel on Lonely Beach, Bailan, Bangbao, Klong Kloi | 2,100฿ | 2,700฿ | + 100฿ / person |
Note that cars are usually used for transfers for two passengers. But on busy occasions a van might be substituted. If you specifically want a car, please let me know when you book.
Children’s car seats ( suitable for 1 to 4 years old ) can be provided for an additional 200 Baht / seat.
To Krom Luang pier, Laem Ngop (for Koh Mak):
Koh Mak is served by speedboat services from Krom Luang pier, close to Laem Ngop village. This is around 15 minutes drive from the main pier for Koh Chang. Passengers can take either a shared minibus or a Private transfer from Trat Airport to this pier.
The speedboats run several times per day during high season. The first at 10:30 and the last one being at around 17:00. During the low season, there are three or four departures per day. The last is also at 16:00.
So if you are flying into Trat on PG301 or PG305 then it’s no problem getting to Koh Mak the same day. Only one way tickets can be booked as the minibus doesn’t pick up from the pier for return transfers.
Note that this service only runs from Trat Airport to Laem Ngop and NOT from Laem Ngop to Trat Airport.
| From Trat Airport | One Way |
| Trat Airport – Krom Luang Pier | 500฿ |
Babies and Toddlers (under 2 years old) travel free if they sit on their parent’s lap.
Children from 2 – 4 years old are half price.
Over 4 years old are full price.
Children’s car seats are not available for the shared minibus.
The vehicles used are new model Toyota Commuter minibuses with seatbelts and air-conditioning. They can seat up to nine passengers, depending on the amount of luggage each person has.
Private transfer to the pier.
If you have a large group or prefer not to share the ride and get to the pier quickly, a private transfer can be booked in advance.
The prices are per vehicle NOT per person. Prices are fixed, so everyone pays the same. No advance payment is required for private transfers. Payment is in cash, to the driver on arrival at your destination.
| From (or To) Trat Airport | By Car/Van* (Max 2 People) | By Van (3-4 People) | By Van (5-7 People) |
| Trat Airport – Krom Luang Pier | 1,500฿ | 1,800฿ | + 100฿ / person |
Note that cars are usually used for transfers for two passengers. But on busy occasions a van might be substituted. If you specifically want a car, please let me know when you book.
Children’s car seats ( suitable for 1 to 4 years old ) can be provided for an additional 200 Baht / seat.
To Laem Sok pier, Trat (for Koh Kood):
Large passenger boats to Koh Kood, plus a couple of speedboat services, depart from Laem Sok pier, approximately 50Km from Trat airport several times a day. The boat companies – Boonsiri Catamaran, Koh Kut Express, Koh Kood Princess and Seudamgo all have their offices near the pier. The offices have small restaurants where passengers can get food and drink while they wait for a boat. The boat tickets include transport from the pier on Koh Kood to your resort.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: In early 2023 it wasn’t possible to get to Koh Kood the same day, as the flight times changed. PG305 now arrives at 13:35. Meaning there isn’t enough time to get to Laem Sok pier for the last boat of the day to Koh Kood at 14:20. However, the good news is that anew ferry company, Seudamgo, begun operations in February 2023 and they have a service at 16:00. So it is still possible to get to Koh kood the same day.
Passengers on PG301 will get to the pier around 11:15. In time for either the Koh Kood Express at 12:30 or Koh Kood Princess at 13:00. (If you want to catch the 10:45 Boonsiri Ferry, you will need to arrange private transport. )
Anyone on PG305 will have to take the 14:20 Boonsiri Ferry, or Koh Kut Express Speedboat which departs at 15:00.
Return minibuses run twice daily from Laem Sok pier at 11:30 and 14:30. Arriving at the airport around 12:45 and 15:45
| From Trat Airport | One Way PG301 & PG305 |
| Trat Airport – Laem Sok Pier | 700฿ |
There are two departures from Laem Sok at 11:30 and 14:30 daily. These usually arrive at Trat Airport around 12:45 and 15:45 respectively.
** Please note that if you want to take PG306, then you will need to book a private transfer from the pier. **
| From Laem Sok | One Way Dep. 11:30 | One Way Dep. 14:30 |
| Laem Sok Pier – Trat Airport | 700฿ | 700 ฿ |
Babies and Toddlers (under 2 years old) travel free if they sit on their parent’s lap.
Children from 2 – 4 years old are half price.
4 years and over are full price.
Children’s car seats are not available for the shared minibus.
Private transfer from Trat Airport to Laem Sok pier.
Laem Sok pier is around an hour’s drive from Trat Airport. (For ferry times to Koh Kood, see kohkoodferries.com )
You’ll see that the shared minibus is virtually the same price as a private transfer. So unless you are travelling alone a private transfer will get you to the pier quicker than, and in most cases cheaper, than the shared minibus.
The prices are per vehicle NOT per person. Prices are fixed, so everyone pays the same. No advance payment is required for private transfers. Payment is in cash, to the driver on arrival at your destination.
| From (or To) Trat Airport | By Car/Van* (Max 2 People) | By Van (3-4 People) | By Van (5-7 People) |
| Trat Airport – Laem Sok Pier | 1,500฿ | 1,800฿ | + 100฿ / person |
Note that cars are usually used for transfers for two passengers. But on busy occasions a van might be substituted. If you specifically want a car, please let me know when you book.
Children’s car seats ( suitable for 1 to 4 years old ) can be provided for an additional 200 Baht / seat.
To Hotels in Trat Town:
Trat is a sleepy provincial town which many people just pass through on their way elsewhere. However, it’s a pleasant stop for a night and nowadays many people spend the day there on their way to Koh Kood.
In the past couple of years several new value for money hotels have opened. These include JP Grand Hotel. Trat City Hotel, Toscana Hotel, Chivapuri Residence plus long time favorites Pop Guesthouse and Rimklong Boutique Hotel.
The shared minibus transport from Trat Airport can drop you off at any of these hotels or other guesthouses in the town centre.
Note that this is a one way service. Only from Trat Airport to Trat. Minibuses don’t pick up from hotels in Trat and go to the airport.
| From Trat Airport | One Way |
| Trat Airport – Hotel in Trat | 500฿ |
Babies and Toddlers (under 2 years old) travel free if they sit on their parent’s lap.
Children from 2 – 4 years old are half price.
Over 4 years old are full price.
Children’s car seats are not available for the shared minibus.
Booking Inquiries
To make a booking or request the price for private transport to or from Trat Airport, please use the form below. We will reply within 24 hours to confirm price and availability.
Good afternoon.
How can I book the transfer and the ferry from Trat Airport 24/2 to Koh Chang and return 01/03?
We are two adults.
Looking forward
Thanks
Please use the form on this page to send information. No problem to arrange tickets for the shared minibus for you.
If you are heading to Koh Mak you can take the 10:45 boat from Laem Sok. This will first go to Koh Kood and then stops on Koh Mak on the return journey.
Although this does make the journey much longer. So only suitable for people who don’t want to take a speedboat.
Hi I arrive in Trat airport 10 Jan 15:45, when I arrive can I simply just book a ferry from Trat to Koh Chang directly or do I need to book this in advance?
best regards.
You can buy a ticket for the ferry at the pier when you arrive. Or if you take the minibus from Trat Airport to Koh Chang the boat ticket is included.
Ho appena scritto per informazioni sul trasporto, Ian mi ha risposto immediatamente, in modo chiaro e molto cortese. Ottimo!!
Ryan Meyer arriving PG305 at Trat on Sunday 8 January.
Can I book transfer to Laem Sok.
Can pay PayPal
Please use the email form to send enquiries about transport
I tried to make a reservation through “Booking Inquiries “ but did not receive any feedback after 24 hours. I would like to book a go and back private transfer between Trot airport and Leam Sok Pier. Can someone help me with this?
Hi. Please send again. There was a problem with the form a few days ago.
Hello!
We are arriving from Bangkok to Trat airport on 27th of November with flight PG309 (14:45-15:45) and we are planning to spend one night in Trat town centre. Is shared bus the only way to reach the down? Does it need to be booked in advance?
Thank you for help! 🙂
You can also take a local pick up truck taxi to Trat town. It will be cheaper than the minibus, but won’t drop you off at a specific hotel. Just in the town centre or bus station. You can buy minibus tickets when you land in Trat.
Hello, if I arrive at 18:00 on December 31st, what are the options to get into trat from the airport? Will there be a minibus shuttle as well at that time?
Thanks for your kind reply
Sandra
You can take the shared minibus from the airport to your hotel on Koh Chang. Or a private transfer.
Hello, Once on Koh Chang, can you hop from one island to the other (Koh Chang, Koh Maak and Koh Kood. Thank you!
During High Season, November to May, there are daily boats between the islands. So no problem getting from Koh Chang to Koh Mak or Koh Kood. But the boats don’t run in the Low Season. You have to take a boat from the mainland to get there. See: https://kohchangferries.com/boats-koh-mak-koh-kood/ for details of boats between the islands.
If I arrive at TRAT airport on PG307 and order a shuttle service, can I take the last ferry to KOH CHANG?
Thank you ~
You won’t have any problem getting to Koh Chang if you take flight PG307. Even if the flight is delayed a couple of hours, a special ferry will be organised for passengers.
We are arriving to Trat at 9:20. Can we take the shuttle and be in Laem Ngop on time to catch the ferry at 10:30 for Ko Mak?
Yes. Assuming your flight is on time, you will get to the pier in time for the 10:30 Leelawadee Speedboat.
Hello,I have a flight from Trat to Bangkok at 10:00am，and will live in kai bea beach.
I’d like to know how to book a minibus to the Trat airport?Is the fare 550 baht a person?
Thank you for your assistance
When you are on Koh Chang, you can buy minibus tickets for your hotel or a tour agent in Kai Bae. Or you can book in advance using the form on this page. Advance payment by Paypal or credit card is required.
Hi folk…
Coming to Koh Chang for a holiday this May 2019.
Have booked one-way BangkokAir flight from Trat to Bangkok for my return trip home TDX->BKK flight PG306 (13:10 – 14:10).
Can I pre-book a one-way shuttle from Khlong Prao Beach to Trat airport for the 17 May transfer to the airport?
And what time would I need to be picked up from Khlong Prao Beach accommodation to arrive Trat airport in time for the 13:10 flight to BKK?
Many thanks…
No problem to arrange a ticket for you. Please use the booking form to book a ticket for the shared minibus. Pick up time for PG306 will be around 09:30 from hotels on Klong Prao beach
Thanks TDX for your reply – appreciated.
Two more questions please…
1. Can I book the Koh Chang to Trat Airport one-way transfer (550฿) on your website booking form once I’m at Koh Chang and have selected my accommodation location (Klong Prao beach area)?
2. My Trat (TDX) PG306 flight to Bangkok ( BKK) arriving Suvarnabhumi Airport is at 13:10 – 14:10 (already booked). I have same day international flight departing Suvarnabhumi at 18:10 (BKK -> SYD Australia). Do I have enough time to transfer myself from Suvarnabhumi Domestic arrival to International departure on the day with my flight booked?
Thank you for your assistance 🙂
Scott (Australia)
Hi. You can book the minibus tickets when you are on Koh Chang. And you’ll have plenty of time to transit in Bangkok for your international flight.
Bonjour, nous arrivons à trat par le vol PG 309. Nous aimerions réserver un transfert en ligne, en minibus partagé, pour 2 personnes. Pouvez-vous nous dire sachant que notre avion atterri à 15h45, a quelle heure s’effectue la prise en charge à l’aéroport . Merci pour votre réponse
Hi. Please use the form to send details if want to book minibus tickets or a private transfer.
I have a flight from Trat to Bangkok at 10:00am. Is it possible to get from Koh Chang to aiplrport in time? What time should we choose to be picked up then? Thank you!
The minibus will pick passengers for flight PG302 up around 06:00 – 07:00, depending on where they are staying.
What is latest check-in at Trat Airport for going to Bangkok?
You should be at the airport at least an hour before departure time. But if you get delayed due to the ferry being busy or missing a boat from one of the islands you’ll still be able to get on the pane if you arrive within 30 minutes of departure time.
Note that it always best to allow extra time in case of boats being busy or vehicles having to wait to get off Koh Chang. Especially at this time of year.
Already 2 times in one week, I have tried to book a private transfer from Trat airport to Koh Chang, using the form on this site.
However, so far, I did not get any email back.
Is there any other way to book or is this site not working ?
The site is working fine. You can also email: info@tratairportguide.com
Are the price in private minivan included ferry-ticket?
Hi. Yes, ferry tickets are included in the price of the private transfers ( and also the shared minibus)
We are planning to travel to Koh Kood in 21th to 26 of August from Bangkok. What are you recomend us about timetables? I’m reading your information, but i don’t know wich is the best option. We want to get the ferry the same day of our flights and if it is possible no waste too much time at the airport. How it’s low season there are less ferrys and flights… thank you!
See : kohkoodferries.com for ferry timetables.
If you want to be sure of getting to Koh Kood the same day, you have to take flight PG301 from Bangkok.
But, to return? In the post you say that the only ones who can return the dame day are the flights PG310 and PG308, but the PG310 doesn’t work in our dates… so, it’s possible to get the private transfer in any hour? Because we want to return earlier…
Yes, you can get a private transfer. That’s no problem.
Now i’m going to book the PG301 and it doesn’t appears. Ehat’s erong eith that?
I don’t know. You will have to contact Bangkok Airways.