Koh Chang Ferry: Piers, Times, Fares and Booking
Which pier to use, how often the Koh Chang ferry runs, what it costs and how to avoid missing the last boat. Practical crossing guide.
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Last updated November 2026: the Koh Chang ferry is a short car-ferry crossing from the Trat mainland, and the pier you pick shapes the rest of your day. Sources report a crossing of roughly 30 to 45 minutes, so the mainland leg is usually the longer part of the trip. Start here for piers, timing and cash, then use our full Koh Chang access guide for the wider route.
Featured image: Phong Phat G, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Which Koh Chang ferry pier should you use?
Two mainland terminals come up repeatedly: the Ao Thammachat pier near Laem Ngop, and the Centrepoint pier. Both run car ferries, so foot passengers, motorbikes and cars board the same type of vessel. Boats land at Ao Sapparot on Koh Chang. Pier names and spellings differ between sources, so confirm the one on your ticket or booking. A reseller page also lists Laem Ngob and Centrepoint, which shows how inconsistent the naming is. Pick your beach area first, using our Koh Chang accommodation guide, because the landing point is the same either way.
| Pier | Best for | Mainland approach | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ao Thammachat (near Laem Ngop) | Foot passengers, motorbikes and cars | Bus or own car via Trat | Spelling varies by source; confirm before you travel |
| Centrepoint | Cars and bus-ferry combination tickets | Bus or own car via Trat | Operator and sailing times should be checked directly |
Koh Chang ferry schedule: first boat, last boat and peak waits
One reseller reports departures from about 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. It also reports a gap of 45 minutes to 2 hours between boats, depending on demand. A search snippet claims round-the-clock service, which conflicts with the last-boat claim, so do not plan around a night sailing. Last checked: November 2026. Services are reported to be busier from November to April, so allow extra queue time on weekends and holidays. Treat the last boat as a hard deadline, not a target. Check the current timetable on the operator's channel before you travel.
Koh Chang ferry fares and how to pay
Fares are charged per passenger and per vehicle, and sources describe payment as cash only. One reseller quotes adult foot-passenger fares of around ฿80 to ฿120. Search snippets give ฿80, ฿90 and ฿120 per passenger, and ฿120 or ฿200 per car. One snippet says prices rose recently. These figures conflict, so treat any single number as dated. Bring enough Thai baht in small notes for every person and vehicle in your group. Confirm the current fare at the pier or on the operator's channel.
- Carry cash for each passenger and each vehicle.
- Ask whether a motorbike or car fare applies before you board.
- Never assume a reseller price equals the pier fare.
Book ahead or turn up at the pier?
Bus-plus-ferry tickets from resellers give you a fixed seat and one booking. The trade-off is possible markup and less flexibility if you change plans. Paying at the pier costs only the ferry fare, but you handle the mainland leg yourself. A combined Pattaya to Koh Chang ticket seen in a snippet is a reseller bundle, not a ferry fare. If you travel in peak months, a fixed seat may reduce stress. If you drive, there is nothing to pre-book for the car in the sources we reviewed.
Getting to the pier from Bangkok, Trat and the airport
One reseller reports a combined bus and ferry journey from Bangkok of 5 to 6 hours. For the Bangkok leg, read our Bangkok to Koh Chang route guide. Flying in to Bangkok is covered by Suvarnabhumi Airport's official site. Our Koh Chang airport guide explains the onward transfer to the pier. Boats to Koh Mak and Koh Kood are reported as separate services, and it is unclear whether they share these terminals. See our nearby islands guide before you book.
Bangkok to the pier can take 5 to 6 hours by bus and ferry, so a late-morning start leaves little room before the 7:00 PM last boat.
Weather, rainy season and missing the last ferry
One reseller says services run year-round with adjusted frequency in the monsoon season. Rough water can slow loading or reduce sailings, so check the forecast from the Thai Meteorological Department. Our Koh Chang seasons guide explains what to expect month by month. If you miss the last boat, plan to stay on the mainland near Trat and cross on the first sailing. Leaving the island, subtract your last-boat time from your flight or bus departure, then add a generous margin. No sourced buffer length exists, so choose a cautious one.
Rough water can cut sailings, and with gaps of 45 minutes to 2 hours between boats, one cancelled sailing leaves a long wait.
After landing: reaching your beach area
Ao Sapparot is your arrival point, and your beach is a road trip from there. Songthaew and taxi availability should be confirmed on arrival, since the sources do not give fares or hours. Our island transport guide covers the options. If you are choosing between sands, see our beach comparison first. Luggage and motorbikes load at the pier, so keep valuables and cash with you.
Common Koh Chang ferry mistakes
Four slips cause most trouble, and each is easy to avoid.
- Arriving without cash for passengers and vehicles.
- Cutting it close to the last boat.
- Treating a reseller price as the ferry fare.
- Assuming every site spells the pier name the same way.
Pair this with our broader Koh Chang tourism attractions guide for the full city overview.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which airport is closest to Koh Chang?
Our sources do not confirm a nearer option than the Bangkok airport. See our airport transfer guide for the current picture.
What is the schedule for ferries from Koh Chang to Trat Airport?
No verified timetable for that link was available when we checked. Ask your operator or the pier office for the current sailings.
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