Local Transport Options
Songthaew (island minibus): 30–100 THB depending on distance. Flag down on the main road; cheap and reliable for west coast beaches Motorbike rental: 200–300 THB/day. Best for waterfalls and east coast exploration; roads can be steep Bicycle rental: 100–150 THB/day. Flat only near White Sand Beach; steep hills elsewhere
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From Bangkok (Ekkamai/Morchit): bus takes 5–6 hrs total, costing 250–450 THB. Bus to Trat then minibus to Centre Point pier, then 30-min car ferry to island From Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Trat Airport: plane takes 1 hr flight + 1 hr to island, costing 1,500–3,500 THB + transfer. Bangkok Airways flies to Trat (UTH) — short hop, then 45 min transfer to ferry From Bangkok or Pattaya: private-transfer takes 4–5 hrs, costing 3,000–5,000 THB. Most convenient option from Pattaya (3 hrs) From Trat mainland piers: ferry takes 30–45 min, costing 30 THB passenger; 80–120 THB motorcycle. Multiple car ferries run throughout the day from Centre Point and Ao Thammachat piers
Ride-Hailing Apps
Grab is the dominant ride-hailing app in Thailand and works well in Koh Chang. Download it before arrival and link a credit card for cashless rides. Bolt is the main competitor with slightly lower prices. Both are significantly safer and more reliable than flagging random taxis or tuk-tuks, with transparent pricing and GPS tracking.
Motorbike and Car Rental
Motorbike rental in Koh Chang costs 150–350 THB/day and gives maximum flexibility. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is technically required. Wear a helmet — police checkpoints are common and fines are 500 THB. Car rental runs 800–1,500 THB/day. Insurance is essential and not always included in the base price.
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James has lived in Bangkok since 2014 and has visited all 77 Thai provinces. He specialises in destination guides, itinerary planning, and transport logistics. Before moving to Thailand, he worked as a travel journalist in Hong Kong and Singapore. He speaks conversational Thai and is a certified PADI divemaster.
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