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.
Hi as per the last comment I’m planning on taking the PG307 to Trat arriving 17:55 on November 7th. Have any of the boat companies updated there schedule and is there any way to get to Koh Chang the same day?
Schedules haven’t been updated. The first flight for PG307 was today. I heard from some people who got to the ferry in time (I don’t know if all passengers did.) The plane landed a few minutes early, the ferry left around 18:35.
Hallo
Im arriving with PG307 to Trat 17:55 the 18/12. As i understand we will not get on the last ferry to Koh Chang.
Is there and boat company we can kontakt to fix the transport to Koh chang
When PG307 starts operating at the end of the month there might be one of the locals who can provide this service. But at the moment no-one has advertised it being available.
Hi! I am arriving to Trat airport November 16th at 12.40. Is it a good idea to arrange my ride to Koh Kood at the airport or is it better to book in advance – do the prices go up or are seats sold out? How about getting to my hotel on Koh Kood, is that included in any of the transfer options?
The best thing to do is to book a ticket for the Boonsiri Ferry which includes a pick up at Trat Airport and transport form the pier on Koh Kood to your hotel. 1,000 baht total.. Book online at: https://boonsiriferry.com/en/timetable.
Hi, we’re on flight PG305 on October 22th arriving at 12:40 at Trat. Will we be able to get to Koh Kood on the same day? How do we book this?
No problem to get to Koh Kood the same day. You can buy tickets, which includes transport from Trat Airport to Laem Sok pier and the boat to Koh Kood, which departs at 14:20.
See : Boonsiriferry.com for online booking.
Thanks! Just booked but I do not see the transport from the airport to the pier on this….
When booking tickets, select ‘Trad Airport’ as the starting point.
Hello,
The last boat from Laem Sok pier to Koh Kood during the low season leaves at 13:30 (15:00 is for the high season from what I read online), is that right? So if I arrive to Trat airport with the flight PG305 (arrival at 12:40), there are no options to go to Koh Kood the same day right?
The last boat is the 14:20 Boonsiri Ferry. This runs year round.
(The speedboat service at 15:00 doesn’t run during the low season.)
So it’s no problem to get to Koh Kood if you are on PG305
Hi,
We Are arriving from Bkk with pg 305 to trat at 17:55. Will we still be able to reach the ferry at 18:30, and will it wait?
When PG307 begins operating the ferry timetable will change so the last boat is at 19:00. The same as it was until March 2020.
Update. The ferry company have confirmed that the last ferry during high season will be at 18:30. It won’t revert to 19:00. Meaning passengers on PG307 probably won’t have enough time to get to Koh Chang the same evening.
The last boat has now changed to 19:00, so you won’t have any problem getting here the same evening.
Hi i need transfer from Koh Chang (White sand beach) to Trat AirPort for me and my daughter 12 y.o. on 11.01.2023- no private. How much will be per one way? Thank you
You can buy tickets for the shared minibus to Trat Airport at your hotel or a tour agent nearby. Ticket price is 550 Baht per person including ferry ticket.
Sawadee!
Greetings from Singapore!
may I check if I can do a direct flight from Singapore to Trat Airport directly? or do I need to first arrive in Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) or Phuket Int Airport? Then to Trat Airport?
thank you
There is only one flight per day into Trat airport at present, PG305 from Bangkok. There are no international flights and no flights from Phuket.
Hi,
I can’t make an inquiry, the form wońt submit
Thanks for letting me know. That’s fixed now.
Hi,
I booked transfer a few days ago but still haven´t received a confirmation.
Hi Jasmina. I haven’t received any emails from you.
Are you upp and running now or around 19 dec?
Yes, it is possible to arrange transport by shared minibus or private car or van.
Hello, If we take the 08:00 boat from Koh Mak, can we make the 10:00 flight to Bangkok?
Yes, you can take PG302. Assuming, that the boat isn’t delayed.
Could you organize private transfer from Laem Ngop to Aranyaprathet?
Yes. No problem to arrange that for you. Please send the details using the form on this page and I will confirm the price for you.