There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Ko Chang by plane, car ferry, bus, busferry, car, train, ferry, or tram
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Fly, car ferry
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Trat Airport (TDX)plane PEN - TDX
- Take the carferry from Ao Thammachat Pier to Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Piercarferry
6h 54m฿6,398–11,007Bus, drive, train, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Jelibus
- Drive from Jeli to Sungai Kolokcar
- Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Sam Sentrain
- Take the ferry from Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok to Koh Changferry
36h 23m฿1,691–3,066Mini Van, bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
- Take the busferry from Khaosan Road to Koh Chang Bang Bao Pierbusferry
27h 35m฿2,504–9,316Bus, drive, train
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Jelibus
- Drive from Jeli to Sungai Kolokcar
- Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Sam Sentrain
- Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok to Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pierbus
35h 27m฿1,905–3,699Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Donsak Piersbus
- Take the ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pierferry
- Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Koh Chang Bang Bao Pierferry
39h 39m฿7,467–12,602Car ferry, tram, train, ferry
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
- Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry
- Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Koh Chang Bang Bao Pierferry
40h 15m฿3,311–6,230
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Trat Airport (TDX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Ko Chang is to bus and drive and train and ferry which costs ฿1600 - ฿3100 and takes 36h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Ko Chang is to fly and car ferry which takes 6h 54m and costs ฿6000 - ฿11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Ko Chang. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Koh Chang Bang Bao Pier via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58 and Khaosan Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 35m.
The distance between Penang and Ko Chang is 845 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Ko Chang without a car is to Mini Van and bus and bus and ferry which takes 27h 35m and costs ฿2500 - ฿9500.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Penang to Ko Chang, including transfers.
Penang to Ko Chang bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
Penang to Ko Chang bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Ko Chang is 1h behind Penang. It is currently 2:59 PM in Penang and 1:59 PM in Ko Chang.
There are 483+ hotels available in Ko Chang.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Ko Chang, Trat, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Penang to Ko Chang. However, you can fly to Trat Airport (TDX), drive to Ao Thammachat Pier, take the car ferry to Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier, then drive to Ko Chang. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Ko Chang via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, แยกคอกวัว;Khok Wua Intersection, Khaosan Road, and Koh Chang Bang Bao Pier in around 27h 35m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Trat Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,500–10,000
Flights from Penang International Airport to Trat Airport via Singapore Changi, Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–18,000
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Trat Airport via Singapore Changi, Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–18,000
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Sungai Kolok to Sam Sen
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿340–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿340–420
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿390–500
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿750–850
Train from Sungai Kolok to Sam Sen
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿340–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿340–420
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿390–500
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿750–850
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿15–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿15–20
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
Train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿100–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿150–190
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿370–400
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿35–240
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿35–55
- Express
- ฿160–240
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿11–140
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿11–16
- Express
- ฿95–140
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿740–800
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 0-2894-6330-2
- Website
- busonlineticket.co.th
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿750–7,500
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Busferry from Khaosan Road to Koh Chang Bang Bao Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿965
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok to Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿900
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- [email protected]
- Website
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Jeli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿420–650
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Jeli
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿420–650
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- [email protected]
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿488
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Phone
- +66 614655695
- [email protected]
- Website
- Smart En Plus
Bus from Hat Yai Airport to Donsak Piers
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ฿3,800–6,500
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Smart En Plus
Car ferry from Ao Thammachat Pier to Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿90
- Schedules at
- kohchangferries.com
- Website
- kohchangferries.com
Car ferry from Ao Thammachat Pier to Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿80
- Schedules at
- kohchangferries.com
- Phone
- +66 (0)864764825
- [email protected]
- Website
- Seatran Discovery
Ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿280–1,100
- Website
- Seatran Discovery
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Koh Chang Bang Bao Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿2,100–4,400
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Ferry from Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok to Koh Chang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650–1,100
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Thong Sala Koh Phangan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿310–850
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Koh Chang Bang Bao Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿2,100–4,400
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿16
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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