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 May
Estimated hotel price
$46
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Chang in May
Estimated hotel price
$46
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 16 miles 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 169 miles from Ko Chang. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Yesaway, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ko Chang Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort, located 3 miles from downtown Ko Chang. Ko Chang Klong Son is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Ko Chang doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trat (TDX), which is located 16 miles 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 169 miles from Ko Chang. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Yesaway, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Ko Chang Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort, located 3 miles from downtown Ko Chang. Ko Chang Klong Son is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Ko Chang

TDXTrat

Airlines serving Ko Chang

KLM
Good (1,440 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,715 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,169 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Thai Airways
Good (378 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,685 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (798 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,319 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (954 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (223 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (971 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (87 reviews)
Thai Lion Air
Good (37 reviews)
EL AL
Good (596 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Chang

Average rates range from around $52 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $149 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 (9.2, 251 reviews)
$19+
Kc Grande Resort Koh Chang
5 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4400 reviews)
$140+
The Splash Koh Chang
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1525 reviews)
$92+
Awa Resort Koh Chang
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2596 reviews)
$86+
Siam Bay Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2345 reviews)
$53+
Kacha Resort & Spa, Koh Chang
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3231 reviews)
$76+

Renting a car in Ko Chang

Expect to pay $5.07 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 $60.87 and $81.16.

Expect to pay $5.07 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 $60.87 and $81.16.