Bangkok to Koh Chang by Bus

Bangkok to Koh Chang by Bus

If you’re leaving from Bangkok, the cheapest and most economical way to get to Koh Chang (via Laem Ngop) is by bus.

There are a few different options you can take regarding buses and times. The best and most popular way is to catch the #999 bus from Ekamai (Eastern) Bus Terminal to the two piers at Laem Ngop, where you can then proceed to catch the ferry over to Koh Chang.
The times for departure are  07.45 & 09.45 everyday and the journey takes between 5 – 6 hours, depending on traffic. The cost is around 260 Baht for one way.

If you find the #999 buses depart to early, you can catch the #9908 bus from Ekamai Bus Terminal and also the Northern Bus Terminal (Moh Chit). This again takes approx 5 hours to arrive in Trat town and will cost you 260 Baht. Once in Trat you can catch a songthaew to the piers at Laem Ngop, this journey takes around 30 minutes and costs 60 Baht per person.

Another two options is the Cherdchai Private Bus Company night bus which is a first class, air conditioned bus that leaves Ekamai Bus Terminal at 23.30 and arrives at 05.00 the following morning in Trat town.

Finally, there is the VIP buses which runs from Khao San Road, this departs at 08.00 and arrives at the Centerpoint pier in Laem Ngop at 15.30. The price, which includes the ferry ticket is 450 Baht per person.  More expensive than the government bus and aimed solely at people staying around the Khao San Road area.