Local Transport Options
Motorbike rental: 250–400 THB/day. Essential for exploring the island. Roads are quiet and in reasonable condition. Helmet recommended. Songthaew (shared truck): 50–200 THB per trip. Basic shared transport between main points. Not always available — confirm with your accommodation. Resort speedboat / longtail boat: Varies by distance. Most luxury resorts operate private boat transfers. Longtail boats available for hire at beaches.
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From Bangkok (Ekkamai or Mochit terminal) to Trat, then ferry: bus takes 5–6 hrs total, costing 400–700 THB bus + 300–500 THB ferry. Bus Bangkok–Trat takes 4–5 hours. Taxi or minivan from Trat bus station to Laem Sok Pier (45 min). Ferry to Koh Kood 2–2.5 hours. Many operators offer combined tickets. From Bangkok (BKK) to Trat Airport, then ferry: plane takes 1 hr flight + 1 hr transfer + 2.5 hr ferry, costing 2,000–4,500 THB total. Bangkok Airways flies Bangkok–Trat. Flights are more expensive but much faster. Check availability as schedule is limited. From Koh Chang to Koh Kood (via inter-island ferry): ferry takes 1.5–2 hrs, costing 500–700 THB. Seasonal inter-island service. Useful for island-hopping the eastern Gulf. Check current schedules locally.
Ride-Hailing Apps
Grab is the dominant ride-hailing app in Thailand and works well in Koh Kood. 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 Kood 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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