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Other transfers include
Pattaya, Koh Samet and Trat Airport to/from Koh Chang.
Plus transfers from Bangkok to Hua Hin,
Pattaya, Koh Samet. More info
& prices below.
First, here are your options for
travelling from Bangkok - Koh Chang in detail
. . .
1) Fly Bangkok - Trat on Bangkok Airways (www.bangkokair.com ) the cost for a
one way ticket, booked online is around 3,000 baht/person including all taxes
for 2008-09 high season.
Add to this 350 baht/person for the minibus transfer from the airport to
your resort on Koh Chang. Plus, if you're staying in Bangkok
beforehand, 200 baht taxi fare to get to the airport. Don't forget
that if you're flying out of Trat there's a 200 baht/person airport tax to pay. There are three flights per day
in high season, early morning, mid afternoon &
early evening.
From May 2008 onwards, we have shared
transfers between Trat Airport and any west coast hotel on Koh Chang for 350
baht/person including ferry ticket. More details at the bottom of this
page.
Without a doubt this is a quick and
convenient way to get to the island, however if you're travelling as a
family or group then it can be expensive.
2) Travel by bus or minibus from Bangkok.
You
can catch a bus direct from the Transportation Terminal at
Suvarnabhumi Airport to Trat, these leave at 06:40, 08:25, 10:10, 10:25,
11:40, 13:10, 16:10 and 18:10.
You should be able to get the last ferry if you're on the 13.10 bus.
After that adn you'll be spending the night in Trat. Alternatively, you can
head into Bangkok to Ekkamai bus
stations, from where you can catch a bus to Trat and onwards to Koh Chang.
Providing you fly into Bangkok early in the morning and can get on a bus
before 11am you will make it to Koh Chang the same day. It's cheap,
taxi from the airport (or your hotel) to bus station approx. 100 - 200
baht, bus ticket 250 baht, 'songtaew' - a pick-up truck taxi - from Trat to
ferry pier 30 baht, ferry ticket 50 baht, songtaew to resort approx. 50-80
baht. The obvious downside is the jumping on and off buses, songtaews,
boats etc with all your luggage and kids isn't much fun - plus the journey
takes quite a long time.
3) Take a taxi from the airport
or your hotel to the ferry pier for Koh Chang. It is possible to do
this 350 kilometer trip by regular Bangkok taxi, but it'll require some negotiations with the taxi
driver and the cost will depend on both your haggling skills and how
desperate the driver is to spend the next 12 hours on a round trip.
With a bit of luck you'll be quoted around 3,500 baht. It's
worth bearing in mind that most Bangkok taxi drivers wont have ever driven to Trat
before so you'll have to have an idea of which direction you should be going
in. The taxis usually won't go onto the island, they'll drop you off at the
pier and then head back to Bangkok. So you'll still have to hop on a
crowded songtaew to your resort.
4) Private transfer by car or minivan from the
airport (or a hotel) direct to your resort. If you're arriving by
plane in Bangkok before
1pm then you'll be able to make it to Koh Chang the same day without any
trouble. You'll be met in the arrivals hall by your driver who will be from
the Trat area and will have made the trip many
times before. Alternatively, you can be met at your city centre hotel
after breakfast and be on Koh Chang by early-afternoon. If you arrive
late night - as many flights from Europe do - you can still be met at the
airport, at any time and driven to KC, you'll be on the first ferry in the morning
which leaves the mainland at 6 or 6.30am. There would be no need to spend an unwanted night in
Bangkok.
Who provides the service?
To provide this service I have
partnered with a well known Koh Chang based tour agency - one fully
licensed by the Tourist Authority of Thailand. They will provide the
transportation services.
They are a licensed tour operator who
have been operating on Koh Chang for several years. Clients on Koh
Chang include many of the package tour operators and luxury hotels.
They aren't the cheapest tour agency, but for a price difference of a couple of hundred baht, I'd prefer to
deal with an
agency that has a reputation for reliability and has experienced, European
management which ensures that any prices & arrangements that are confirmed will stay
confirmed and won't change at a later date.
Anyone who has travelled by minibus in
Thailand before will know that seatbelts aren't fitted as standard to
rear seats in Thailand. However, as of January 2008, the majority of
minibuses used for transfers booked through this site have been fitted with
specially designed rear seat belts.
Note: Priority will be
given to people booking well in advance. Late bookings cannot be
guaranteed a minibus with seatbelts fitted.
(To date, June 2008,
we've arranged several hundred private transfers for visitors to
this site, including quite a few of the people staying at our guesthouse. I've yet to receive any complaints from anyone unsatisfied with
the service provided.)
How much does it cost?
The cost for the minivan for the 350km private transfer
from either Bangkok Airport or any city centre hotel to any location on Koh
Chang depends on the number of passengers:
Transfer 1-2 persons. Price per
vehicle: 5,500 Baht
total
Transfer 3-6 persons. Price per vehicle: 5,800 Baht
total
Transfer 7-9 persons. Price per vehicle:
6,100 Baht
total
* Prices are for a one-way transfer.
Return transfers are double the one way price. Prices are fixed.
** If you are being picked up at
Bangkok Airport, your driver will wait for you outside Exit 3 on the
Arrivals floor. They will have a signboard with your name on it.
Other transfers:
Pattaya - A private transfer to
/ from any hotel in Pattaya to any hotel on Koh Chang
Transfer 1-2 persons. Price per
vehicle: 4,600 Baht
total
Transfer 3-6 persons. Price per vehicle:
4,900 Baht
total
Transfer 7-9 persons. Price per vehicle:
5,200 Baht
total
Ban Phe (pier for Koh Samet)
- A private transfer to / from Ban Phe Pier to any hotel on Koh Chang
Transfer 1-2 persons. Price per
vehicle: 3,800 Baht
total
Transfer 3-6 persons. Price per vehicle:
4,100 Baht
total
Transfer 7-9 persons. Price per vehicle:
4,400 Baht
total
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 Upgrade
your transport. A limousine service for
couples or small families who want to travel in more comfort is
available.
The car used, a brand new Nissan Teana, is pictured left.
There
is an additional fee of 500 Baht to upgrade the regular
transfer to a transfer using this saloon car. |
Trat Airport or Trat Town - A
private transfer to / from Trat Airport or Trat town to any hotel on Koh
Chang
Transfer 1-2 persons. Price per
vehicle: 1,800 Baht
total
Transfer 3-6 persons. Price per vehicle:
2,100 Baht
total
Transfer 7-9 persons. Price per vehicle:
2,400 Baht
total
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NEW - Trat Airport to / from your hotel on Koh
Chang. Join a shared minibus for a transfer between Trat
Airport and any hotel on Koh Chang. This service is available for every
arriving or departing Bangkok Airways flight between Bangkok and
Trat. The price is just 350 baht per person for a
transfer between Trat Airport and your hotel on the west coast
of Koh Chang. |
Other Transfers
We can also arrange other transfers out
of Bangkok . . .
Bangkok Airport to any hotel in
Bangkok
Transfer 1-2 persons. Price per
vehicle: 1,800 Baht
total
Transfer 3-6 persons. Price per vehicle:
2,100 Baht
total
Transfer 7-9 persons. Price per vehicle:
2,400 Baht
total
Hotel in Bangkok or Bangkok Airport
to any hotel in Hua Hin
Transfer 1-2 persons. Price per
vehicle: 3,800 Baht
total
Transfer 3-6 persons. Price per vehicle:
4,100 Baht
total
Transfer 7-9 persons. Price per vehicle:
4,400 Baht
total
Hotel in Bangkok or Bangkok Airport
to any hotel in Pattaya
Transfer 1-2 persons. Price per
vehicle: 3,300 Baht
total
Transfer 3-6 persons. Price per vehicle:
3,600 Baht
total
Transfer 7-9 persons. Price per vehicle:
3,900 Baht
total
Hotel in Bangkok or Bangkok Airport
to Ban Phe (pier for Koh Samet)
Transfer 1-2 persons. Price per
vehicle: 3,800 Baht
total
Transfer 3-6 persons. Price per vehicle:
4,100 Baht
total
Transfer 7-9 persons. Price per vehicle:
4,400 Baht
total
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The price you are quoted above includes all
expenses such as VAT, gasoline, airport parking, expressway tolls and ferry
tickets. There are no hidden extras or taxes. You pay the
driver, in cash, when you arrive at your resort on Koh Chang. No
advance deposit or credit card payment is required.
Minivans can hold up to 10 adults,
however, if you have a lot of luggage backpacks or suitcases then 7-8 is
really the maximum a minibus can hold in comfort, leaving plenty of space for
luggage. The minibus used will usually be a new Toyota Commuter for larger
groups or Toyota Hiace for smaller groups. All vehicles are in
good condition and have airconditioning
For transfers for smaller groups a
smaller Toyota Avanza will sometimes be used, if available, this small MPV is suitable for
couples, or families with young kids. (A baby / toddler car seat is available free
of charge.)
If you want a bit more comfort a Limo
service is available for up to 3 adults - see above.
How to book?
Simply complete the booking form.
When I receive your details I'll confirm whether a private transfer is
available, at busy periods (from mid December to mid February )you should book as far in advance as
possible. And I'll also confirm the cost for you. Then, if you want to
make a booking, just let me know and I'll pass your details on to the manager of the tour
agency who will contact you direct to arrange specific details such as when and where
you will meet your driver etc.
Booking / Enquiry form
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