Koh Chang Passenger & Vehicle Ferries
There are two car ferry companies running regular services to Koh Chang from piers on the mainland. These are ‘Ferry Koh Chang’ and ‘Centrepoint Ferry’. They operate from piers at small ports which are about 5Km apart, near the village of Laem Ngop, Trat. Also on the same stretch of coastline is Krom Luang pier which is used by the speedboats to Koh Mak.
The ferries dock on Koh Chang at two different ports. Ferry Koh Chang has the shortest crossing and heads to Ao Sapporot pier on the northeast coast of the island. Whereas Centrepoint ferry moors at their pier in Dan Kao, a couple of kilometres to the south.
Both ports also have restaurants, minimarts, public toilets and car parking. If you are driving there is no need to leave your car on the mainland as the roads on Koh Chang are virtually all paved and in good condition. However, they are steep and winding in places, so drivers need to take care on some stretches of road, especially in the north of the island and the southwest.
By Car: The drive from Bangkok to Koh Chang takes approximately five hours, but add another 60-90 minutes for the ferry ride and the way from the jetty to your hotel. The highway conditions are great while the land is widely flat, making the drive easy and comfortable. You have to leave Bangkok on the Motorway (Highway 7 ) and then follow Highway 344 and then Highway 3 until you reach the well signposted turning for the ferry piers. The trip takes in numerous towns: Bangkok – Ban Bung – Klaeng – Chantaburi – Laem Ngop.
Once you near Trat, look out for the ferry pier signs, ‘Centre Point’ or ‘Ao Thammachat’. Ferries from both piers are able to carry cars and charge the same: 80 THB for passengers and 120 THB cars (one-way).
