The manic Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Where do the buses leave from in Pattaya for Koh Chang? Are there any big buses or only vans? Is there a ferry option? Has anyone done an Uber and know the price? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygreg44 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 a search comes up with a few results: https://www.buspattayakohchang.com/ or this one https://www.pattayaunlimited.com/how-to-get-to-koh-chang-guide/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygreg44 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 also if you visit one of the many Tour Offices in Pattaya, they will offer minibus transfers from Pattaya to Koh Chang from THB 700 upward per Person. Try to get a minubus which transfers to the island with the ferry and takes you to the doorstep of your hotel on Koh Chang . . there ARE such minibuses and it is the most fair and convenient way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Myself. and she who must be obeyed, wete on Koh Chang about 7 years ago with my Jeep. Lost the keys, including the rented bungalow keys) that were hanging on my belt loop (never put them there again) while walking along the beach. Couldn't get a bus on the main road back to Bang Saray. Rented a motorbike for one day, drove back to Bang Saray, quick turn a round, and back to Koh Chang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinca tinca Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 try the so called ferry service from Sattahip to Koh Chang !! IT WAS SUPPOSE TO START IN NOVEMBER.....after many tests had been completed!! Another pie in the sky idea.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobobo Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Last year Group 35 on 3rd Road was offering a return fare to Koh Chang for 1,100 baht. This included pick-up from your hotel/apartment in Pattaya, ferry, and drop-off at your accommodation on Koh Chang, ditto for return journey. Worth googling them if they still offer the same service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobsworth Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 take the big bus to trat (pronounced as in tart and not as in rat or you may get taken to khorat (happened to me once)) several of which leave bangkok ekamai early every morning and which then stops on sukhumvit road pattaya at the intersection with pattaya klang or central pattaya road (the road where is foodland). cross over sukhumvit road. there is a motor cycle taxi rank and a cafe which displays all the bus times. the driver will always ask you if you want to go to koh chang as most foreigners do. it is along 6 hour bus journey. the driver will put you off before the bus reaches trat at a garage where there are many mini buses to the ferry at laem ngop, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geisha Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Contact iamkohchang , great website and he has very reliable safe mini vans door to door. No fussing round looking for transport to and from hotels, ferry etc. Online payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geisha Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Another is Cocodeebo. All based serious Koh Chang operators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 15 hours ago, crazygreg44 said: also if you visit one of the many Tour Offices in Pattaya, they will offer minibus transfers from Pattaya to Koh Chang from THB 700 upward per Person. Try to get a minubus which transfers to the island with the ferry and takes you to the doorstep of your hotel on Koh Chang . . there ARE such minibuses and it is the most fair and convenient way Thanks for the tip. I was rather hoping for a big bus but I will follow up on your suggestion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wump Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Afaik, big buses leave from the North/Central/South Pattaya intersections on Sukhumvit (coming through from Chonburi) only. Every 30 minutes or so. You might have a hard time getting one all the way to Trat, most will only go to Chantaburi. Private transport (around 4k) or minivan would be a much better option and saves you a lot of time and frustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 4 hours ago, geisha said: Contact iamkohchang , great website and he has very reliable safe mini vans door to door. No fussing round looking for transport to and from hotels, ferry etc. Online payment. Great thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 17 minutes ago, wump said: Afaik, big buses leave from the North/Central/South Pattaya intersections on Sukhumvit (coming through from Chonburi) only. Every 30 minutes or so. You might have a hard time getting one all the way to Trat, most will only go to Chantaburi. Private transport (around 4k) or minivan would be a much better option and saves you a lot of time and frustration. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 4 hours ago, hobobo said: Last year Group 35 on 3rd Road was offering a return fare to Koh Chang for 1,100 baht. This included pick-up from your hotel/apartment in Pattaya, ferry, and drop-off at your accommodation on Koh Chang, ditto for return journey. Worth googling them if they still offer the same service. Roger Wilco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Thanks to all who answered my questions. It was very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpdp Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 20 hours ago, crazygreg44 said: also if you visit one of the many Tour Offices in Pattaya, they will offer minibus transfers from Pattaya to Koh Chang from THB 700 upward per Person. Try to get a minubus which transfers to the island with the ferry and takes you to the doorstep of your hotel on Koh Chang . . there ARE such minibuses and it is the most fair and convenient way and hope that you do not die on the way ! Really, people supposed to have a brain because they are foreigners still use vans ?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobsworth Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 12 hours ago, wump said: Afaik, big buses leave from the North/Central/South Pattaya intersections on Sukhumvit (coming through from Chonburi) only. Every 30 minutes or so. You might have a hard time getting one all the way to Trat, most will only go to Chantaburi. Private transport (around 4k) or minivan would be a much better option and saves you a lot of time and frustration. getting to chantaburi is ok it may be faster than going to trat 'cos the bus may take a more direct route. don't confuse chantaburi with chonburi. if you get to chantaburi there are many minibuses for trat leaving from the bus station. the fare is 60 THB . once again the driver will ask you if you are going to koh chang since most foreigners do. he will put you off at the pickup place for minibuses to laem ngop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygreg44 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 13 hours ago, dpdp said: and hope that you do not die on the way ! Really, people supposed to have a brain because they are foreigners still use vans ?! you are right but he didn't ask for a sure way to die, just a way of transportation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct99q Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Currently in koh chang and used the services of iamkohchang. Driver was excellent (ie. Did not fall asleep like others i have used). So highly recommend. Was 5100 from bangkok hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamesgplayemail Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Found this link somewhere else http://www.phetprasert.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleur3 Posted March 13, 2018 Share Posted March 13, 2018 On 9-1-2018 at 11:27 AM, jobsworth said: take the big bus to trat (pronounced as in tart and not as in rat or you may get taken to khorat (happened to me once)) several of which leave bangkok ekamai early every morning and which then stops on sukhumvit road pattaya at the intersection with pattaya klang or central pattaya road (the road where is foodland). cross over sukhumvit road. there is a motor cycle taxi rank and a cafe which displays all the bus times. the driver will always ask you if you want to go to koh chang as most foreigners do. it is along 6 hour bus journey. the driver will put you off before the bus reaches trat at a garage where there are many mini buses to the ferry at laem ngop, i advise you to read my remarks. Trat to ferrypier (centerpoint ferry) are very limited. You have to wait until enough people boarded the songtaew. Tha songtaew drops you at another transferpoint not far from laem ngop where you again have to wait ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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