Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ko Chang travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ko Chang

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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ko Chang has to offer.

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When to visit Ko Chang

Ko Chang in July
Estimated hotel price
$51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Chang in July
Estimated hotel price
$51
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ko Chang

Plane

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 45m.

Car

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 Sixt and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

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.

Plane

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 45m.

Car

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 Sixt and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

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.

Airports near Ko Chang

TDXTrat

Airlines serving Ko Chang

KLM
Good (1,455 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,786 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,217 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,876 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,396 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,704 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (382 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,353 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (804 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (955 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (225 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (989 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (87 reviews)
EL AL
Good (607 reviews)
Thai Lion Air
Good (40 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Chang

Average rates range from around $49 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $132 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ko Chang

Most booked hotels in Ko Chang

Rattana Bungalow Koh Chang
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 253 reviews)
$19+
Kc Grande Resort Koh Chang
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4556 reviews)
$91+
The Splash Koh Chang
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1554 reviews)
$91+
Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2028 reviews)
$69+
Coconut Beach Resort, Koh Chang
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2054 reviews)
$39+
Kacha Resort & Spa, Koh Chang
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3302 reviews)
$61+

Renting a car in Ko Chang

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.

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.