How to travel from Chumphon to Ko Chang, Thailand

The distance between Chumphon and Ko Chang is around 800km (497 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Chumphon to Ko Chang by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Ko ChangChumphon if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Ferry

Take the bus to Surat Thani Airport then fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Ko Chang.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    THB 4,540($125)
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Train, Bus and Ferry

Take the train to Bang Sue Junction then take the bus to Ao Thammachat Pier then take a ferry to Ko Chang.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,270($35)
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1 similiar route

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and then to Ao Thammachat Pier then take a ferry to Ko Chang.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,380($38)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Ao Thammachat Pier then take a ferry to Ko Chang.

  • Duration11h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,725($75)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chumphon and Ko Chang

There are several options for getting from Chumphon to Ko Chang by train, bus, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,270 ($35) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 7hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,540 ($125).

The distance between Chumphon and Ko Chang is around 800km (497 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 408km (254 miles)

It takes around 13hrs to get from Chumphon and Ko Chang by train, bus and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Chumphon to Ko Chang is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 7hrs and will set you back approx THB 4,540 ($125).

The cheapest way to travel between Chumphon and Ko Chang is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,270 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Chumphon and Ko Chang. We recommend that you take the bus to Surat Thani Airport then fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Ko Chang. instead which will take 7hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chumphon and Ko Chang. We recommend that you take the bus to Surat Thani Airport then fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Ko Chang. instead which will take 7hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chumphon to Ko Chang. We recommend that you take the bus to Surat Thani Airport then fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Ko Chang. instead which will take 7hrs.

The closest major airport to Ko Chang is Trat Airport (TDX) (TDX) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Ko Chang. U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) (UTP) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chumphon to Ko Chang. We recommend that you take the train to Bang Sue Junction then take the bus to Ao Thammachat Pier then take a ferry to Ko Chang. instead which will take 13hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chumphon to Ko Chang is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 13hrs and will usually cost around THB 1,270 ($35).

How do I get from Chumphon to Ko Chang

Compare travel optionsbetween Chumphon and Ko Chang

Transport options from Chumphon to Ko Chang
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 1 similar
7hrs
THB 4,540($125)
4 times a day981km (610 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry10hrs
THB 3,340($90)
hourly800km (497 miles)
Train, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar
13hrs
THB 1,270($35)
every 3 hours837km (520 miles)
Train to Hua Lamphong, bus and ferry13h 30m
THB 1,310($36)
hourly844km (524 miles)
Bus and Ferry
13h 60m
THB 1,380($38)
twice daily825km (512 miles)
Car and Ferry
11h 50m
THB 2,725($75)
hourly802km (498 miles)

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Airports near Ko Chang

The following major airports near Ko Chang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

TDX
Trat Airport (TDX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Ko Chang
UTP
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
International Airport
Distance
160km (99 miles) from Ko Chang
BKK
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
International Airport
Distance
250km (156 miles) from Ko Chang