Bangkok to Ao Thammachat pier, Laem Ngop (Koh Chang ferry)
Private transfer Bangkok to Ao Thammachat pier, Laem Ngop (Koh Chang ferry): $240 sedan, $290 SUV, $310 van, $465 Alphard — per car, one way. 320 km, about 4 h 45 min. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
Koh Chang has no airport and no bridge: from Bangkok you drive about 320 km to the Laem Ngop car-ferry piers in Trat province (Ao Thammachat pier; the older Centrepoint ferry no longer runs), roughly 4 h 30 min to 5 hours, then cross by ferry. A private car can also stay with you on the ferry and drive you to your Koh Chang hotel — ask; otherwise we drop you at the pier.
- Distance320 km
- Drive time4 h 45 min
- Pricefrom $240
Bangkok to Ao Thammachat pier, Laem Ngop (Koh Chang ferry): price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $240 ≈ ฿8,064 | ≈ 120 | ≈ 80 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $290 ≈ ฿9,744 | ≈ 145 | ≈ 97 | ≈ 73 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $310 ≈ ฿10,416 | ≈ 155 | ≈ 103 | ≈ 78 | ≈ 52 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $465 ≈ ฿15,624 | ≈ 233 | ≈ 155 | ≈ 116 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · return — price of the reverse route · entrance and boat tickets not included.
The road
Motorway 7 and Route 36 through Rayong, then Route 3 along the coast via Chanthaburi to Trat and Laem Ngop. Tolls included.
Worth stopping
- Chanthaburi (gem market at weekends) or a coffee stop in Rayong.
Good to know
- The ferry ticket is not included and is paid at the pier; ask the ferry company for the last boat of the day before you set the pickup time.
- Toyota Alphard ($465): captain seats and room for up to 5 people with luggage — the usual choice for families and business travellers who want a quiet, roomy ride. Same driver standard, same inclusions.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls, parking
- English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational English); Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee, toilets or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideTHA: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational rather than fluent English); Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability — mostly Pattaya and Phuket)
Bangkok to Ao Thammachat pier, Laem Ngop (Koh Chang ferry): questions
How much is a private transfer from Bangkok to Ao Thammachat pier, Laem Ngop (Koh Chang ferry)?
$240 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $290 for an SUV, $310 for a 9-seat van and $465 for a Toyota Alphard — fixed per car and tolls. The same price at any hour.
Can the car come over to Koh Chang?
Often yes — the piers at Laem Ngop are car ferries. The ferry fare for the car and the island part are quoted separately before you pay.
How do we pay?
Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or pay 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if cancelled 24h+ before pickup (multi-day trips: 7+ days before the start).