By Bus

Both air and non-air-conditioned buses depart from Ekamai Bus Terminal (0-2391-8097) for Trat many times a day.

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By Car

Two ways from Bangkok:

Bangna-Trat (Highway No.3 ) which passes Chon Buri, Rayong and Chantaburi. The distance is 385 kms long.
Bangna-Chonburi-Klaeng-Chantaburi (Highway No. 344). The distance is 315 kms in length.

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by boat

Getting to Ko Chang
Visitors can catch a bus from the Eastern Bus Terminal for the 5 hours trip to the Trat Bus Terminal (departures between 06.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.). From there, continue by Song Taew (local truck) to Laem Ngop, with ferry landings located at Ao Thammachat and Ko Chang Center Point where services are operated all day. The distance from town to Laem Ngop is 17 kms.

Passenger boats usually make hourly departures from Laem Ngop to Ao Sapparot on Ko Chang from 8.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m. The trip takes 45 minutes and the fare is 50 baht per person. Visitors can continue to Hat Sai Khao, Hat Khlong Phrao and Hat Kai Bae by local bus, which charges 30 baht per person. The schedules and fares are subject to change without notice due to climate condition. For current information, please contact TAT Trat office, Tel: 0-3959-7255, 0-3959-7259 - 60, Fax: 0-3959-7255.

Ferry Services
Ferries depart either from Ao Thammachat or Ko Chang Center Point Landings between 07.30 - 16.30 hrs. Travel time is 30 minutes. Private vehicles can be loaded onto the ferry. Please note that vehicles used on the island should be 4-wheel drive cars as road conditions are bumpy and slopes are very steep. After landing on Ko Chang, Song Taews provide transport services to various points. Fares should be settled beforehand.

Lodging facilities on Ko Chang consist mainly of bungalow-type accommodations on most beaches. There are also bicycles and boats for rent. Several smaller isles with scenic beaches coral reefs south of Ko Chang offer accommodations. They include Ko Wai , Ko Lao Ya and Ko Kradat . Noted for both deep-water and shallow-water corals are the group of Ko Kra and Ko Rang islands located to the west of Ko Mak.

Ko Mak is a large island south of Ko Chang. It is blessed with several beautiful bays and beaches. Nearby are coral reefs that are in perfect condition. The islanders make their living by growing rubber and coconut trees. The best time to visit is November-late April. There are a number of accommodation facilities. A passenger boat departs Laem Ngop daily at 3.00 p.m. and return from Ko Mak at 7.00 a.m. Traveling time is 3.5 hours.

Second in size to Ko Chang, Ko Kut is located in the southernmost point in Trat territorial waters. A speedboat transport visitors to the island within one hour. The inhabitants grow rubber, coconut and other fruit-yielding plants, while others are fishermen. With scenic beaches shaded by rows of pines and coconut trees mostly located on the western shores, it is also blessed with rich mangroves.Package tours normally are inclusive of accommodations (on Ko Kut, Ko Lao Ya and Ko Ngam) and transfers. Those wishing to charter a boat can contact the Laem Ngop landing or make advance inquiry at the Ko Chang Center Point at Tel: 0-3953-8055, 0-3953-8059.

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