Ko Chang is a must-see destination in Trat, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ko Chang has to offer.
Although Ko Chang doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trat (TDX), which is located 26 km from Ko Chang. The shortest flight to Ko Chang from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 38h 15m.
Another option to get to Ko Chang is to pick up a car rental from Bangkok, which is about 273 km from Ko Chang. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Bangkok.
The most popular bus station is Ko Chang Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort, located 4 km from downtown Ko Chang. Ko Chang Klong Son is also a commonly used station, and is 12 km from the city center.
Average rates range from around $38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $146 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $4.96 per gallon in Ko Chang (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $59.51 and $79.34.