Best Option for Most Travellers
Minivan + ferry combined ticket is the most convenient option from Pattaya.
All Transport Options
| Method | Duration | Cost | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minivan + Ferry | 4–5 hours | ฿400–600 | 2–3 daily |
| Private Transfer + Ferry | 3.5–4 hours | ฿2,500–4,000 | On demand |
| Bus to Trat + Local Transfer | 5–6 hours | ฿250–400 | Several daily |
Minivan + Ferry
฿400–600Minivan from Pattaya to Trat, then connecting vehicle to Laem Ngop Pier, then 30-minute car ferry to Koh Chang. Combined tickets available from Pattaya travel agents.
Private Transfer + Ferry
฿2,500–4,000Direct car transfer from Pattaya to the ferry pier, then car ferry onto the island. Most comfortable option for families.
Bus to Trat + Local Transfer
฿250–400Budget option: Eastern Bus Terminal bus to Trat, then songthaew to Laem Ngop Pier, then ferry. Requires coordination between connections.
Where you actually leave from and arrive
The transport infrastructure mapped at each end. Distances are straight-line from the town centre, not travel time — in Bangkok in particular the two are very different.
Pattaya
- Pattaya Airpark(PYX)· Airport12 km
- Pattaya· Train station3 km
- Bahtbusses to Dolphin Circle/Naklua· Bus station1 km
- Pattaya Bali Hai Pier· Ferry pier2 km
Koh Chang
- Trat Airport(TDX)· Airport22 km
- Bus Station Ko Chang· Bus station5 km
- Tan Mayom Pier· Ferry pier6 km
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Tips & Things to Know
- 1
Book combined tickets from Pattaya travel agents to avoid juggling multiple connections between Trat and Laem Ngop.
- 2
The car ferry from Laem Ngop to Koh Chang takes 30 minutes and runs frequently — no need to pre-book the ferry itself.
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