Travel from your Pattaya hotel toward Koh Chang in a private sedan, SUV or van with pickup arranged for your group. A Pattaya to Koh Chang taxi avoids changes between public buses and shared vans, gives you space to declare luggage in advance and can be planned around the ferry operating window.
Koh Chang is reached by road through Trat Province and then by ferry. The exact service endpoint matters: a booking may finish at the mainland pier, include a vehicle crossing, or continue to an island hotel only when that scope is explicitly confirmed. TOP PATTAYA TAXI will state the destination and inclusions in the written booking confirmation.
Confirm the service scope: The written confirmation must identify whether the booking ends at the mainland pier or continues onto Koh Chang, and whether passenger ferry tickets, the vehicle-ferry charge and delivery to the exact island hotel form part of the confirmed fare. Coverage is not universal. Do not infer any of these items from the route name or table fare.
Pattaya to Koh Chang transfer prices
The current Services & Rates page lists:
| Vehicle category | Published route fare |
|---|---|
| Sedan | ฿4,500 |
| SUV | ฿5,000 |
| Van | ฿6,000 |
These prices are shown for the Pattaya–Koh Chang route and, according to the owner’s confirmed general rate direction, apply in both directions. Your quotation must still specify:
- exact pickup;
- mainland pier or island hotel endpoint;
- passengers and luggage;
- boat and vehicle-crossing inclusions;
- planned date and pickup time;
- any waiting or extra stops.
The website rate table is the pricing authority. Check the current table before booking.
Why book a private transfer?
Direct hotel pickup
The driver collects from a confirmed hotel, condominium or villa meeting point in Pattaya, Jomtien or the surrounding area. Send a map pin and access instructions, especially for private compounds or properties with restricted parking.
One vehicle for your group
A private transfer avoids moving suitcases between multiple shared vehicles on the mainland. The same vehicle may continue onto the ferry only if that service is part of the confirmed booking.
Vehicle selected for real luggage
Choose among sedan, SUV and van after reporting the complete load. Passenger seats do not prove that the luggage will fit, particularly for:
- full-size suitcases;
- golf bags;
- diving equipment;
- wheelchairs;
- pushchairs;
- hard travel cases.
Send a photograph and dimensions for unusual items.
Clear ferry planning
The road departure can be planned around the current ferry operating window. However, TOP PATTAYA TAXI does not control ferry departures, queues, weather or operational changes.
The route: Pattaya, Trat and the Koh Chang ferry
The road journey heads east from Pattaya through Thailand’s Eastern Seaboard toward Trat Province. Current ferry information identifies Ao Thammachat on the mainland and Ao Sapparot on Koh Chang as the operating car-ferry route.
Koh Chang’s official Tourism Authority of Thailand destination page describes the island as part of Trat Province and notes that the main visitor areas are connected along the west coast. Once on the island, the onward road can vary considerably by hotel.
That is why the booking form should never say only “Koh Chang.” Provide:
- hotel name;
- hotel map pin;
- beach area;
- reservation name;
- hotel phone number;
- any special arrival instructions.
Choose the correct service endpoint
Option 1: Pattaya to Ao Thammachat Pier
The driver drops the group at the mainland ferry terminal. Passengers buy or use their own ferry arrangement and organise island transport.
This option requires the least ambiguity, but it is not hotel-to-hotel. Travellers handle the boat, luggage and onward journey after the pier.
Option 2: Pattaya to ferry, with passengers continuing separately
Some transfer plans may coordinate the mainland vehicle with a passenger crossing, but the road vehicle does not necessarily travel onto Koh Chang. The handover point and bag process must be written clearly.
Option 3: Pattaya to Koh Chang island hotel
This means the confirmed vehicle or arranged service continues through the ferry process and then drives on the island to the hotel. It must state:
- vehicle-ferry crossing;
- passenger tickets;
- exact island destination;
- ferry queue handling;
- what happens if the last sailing is missed;
- whether hotels on all island areas are served.
Do not assume Option 3 from the route title or price table. It is available only when confirmed in writing.
Ferry facts to check before departure
As checked on 31 July 2026, current ferry information indicates:
- mainland terminal: Ao Thammachat Pier;
- Koh Chang terminal: Ao Sapparot Pier;
- daily operating window generally published around 06:30–18:30;
- crossing time varies by vessel and conditions;
- passenger and vehicle fares are separate categories;
- tickets are generally purchased at the pier;
- cash is reported as the required payment method.
These are time-sensitive third-party operating details. Check the operator’s official Ferry Koh Chang Facebook page and current pier information immediately before travel. See our Koh Chang ferry guide from Pattaya for the dated details.
What time should you leave Pattaya?
There is no responsible universal pickup time. It depends on:
- Pattaya pickup area;
- travel date;
- road conditions;
- stops;
- ferry operating window;
- ferry queue;
- island hotel location.
The booking team should work backwards from a conservative pier-arrival target. Do not schedule the road plan around the final ferry with no buffer. If the booking requires an island arrival, the vehicle must reach the queue early enough to handle demand and operational changes.
The driver cannot guarantee a third-party ferry departure or exact hotel arrival.
Which vehicle should you book?
Sedan
Suitable for a small group with a light, confirmed luggage load. Long or oversized items may make a sedan unsuitable.
SUV
Offers a more flexible cargo opening, but all occupied passenger seats reduce luggage options. Confirm the actual load.
Van
Often the practical choice for a group or several large cases. Maximum advertised passenger seating can still leave insufficient luggage room, so report every bag.
TOP PATTAYA TAXI’s website shows general fleet seat figures, but these are not luggage-capacity guarantees.
Information required for a booking
Send:
Travel date:
Pickup time requested:
Pattaya pickup and map pin:
Koh Chang hotel or mainland pier:
Hotel map pin:
Lead passenger:
Phone/WhatsApp:
Passengers:
Suitcases:
Oversized items:
Vehicle preference:
Return date, if needed:
The team should respond with the confirmed vehicle category, fare, service endpoint and ferry-related inclusions.
Pattaya to Koh Chang with children
Child restraints are request-only. Tell the booking team each child’s age and approximate weight. Availability, suitability and any charge must be confirmed in writing for the specific booking. Do not assume a restraint is free, available or guaranteed.
Ask the ferry operator about current child tickets and safety procedures. Keep children supervised during boarding and follow crew instructions.
Pattaya to Koh Chang with golf or diving equipment
Golf travel bags and dive cases affect vehicle space. Include dimensions and a photo. Diving cylinders, batteries or regulated equipment may have separate transport rules; confirm them with the relevant operator before travel.
Do not conceal specialist equipment from the taxi or ferry operator. Proper disclosure allows them to decide whether it can be carried safely.
Rest stops and food
A long road journey may require a rest stop. Ask whether and where a reasonable stop can be made without risking the ferry plan. Extra or lengthy stops should be agreed in advance.
If travellers have medical, mobility or dietary needs, state them before pickup. Bring essential medication in a personal bag.
Return transfer: Koh Chang to Pattaya
The route can be booked in the reverse direction at the applicable confirmed rate. Return planning depends on where the vehicle collects:
Island hotel collection
Only use an island-hotel pickup time if the vehicle and ferry crossing are included in the service. Allow for the drive to Ao Sapparot and possible ferry queue.
Mainland Ao Thammachat collection
If passengers cross independently, tell the driver:
- island departure plan;
- expected mainland arrival;
- ferry updates;
- lead-passenger contact.
Do not use the Koh Chang departure time as the mainland pickup time. Message the driver once the boat arrangement is confirmed.
Flight connections
Avoid placing a tight flight after the Koh Chang ferry and road transfer. Island traffic, ferry queues, crossings and mainland road conditions all add uncertainty. If a flight connection is unavoidable, provide the airport code, flight number and check-in deadline and request a conservative plan.
No provider can guarantee an airport arrival when the itinerary depends on a third-party ferry and variable road conditions.
Weather and ferry disruption
The Tourism Authority of Thailand notes that Trat’s southwest monsoon can affect sea transport, particularly from May to October, although Koh Chang remains a year-round destination. Actual ferry operations are decided by the operator and authorities.
If service changes:
- follow ferry and local-authority instructions;
- contact TOP PATTAYA TAXI immediately;
- do not pressure the driver to speed;
- keep accommodation and flight providers informed;
- apply the written booking’s waiting, cancellation or rescheduling terms.
Under the currently published Cancellation & Refund policy, cancellation is free with at least 24 hours’ notice; an airport pickup may be treated as a no-show 90 minutes after landing and a hotel or city pickup 30 minutes after the booked time if the passenger cannot be contacted. A delayed-flight pickup is adjusted without an extra waiting charge when the supplied flight details remain usable, and eligible prepaid refunds are processed in 7–14 business days. Ferry disruption is separate: follow the route-specific instructions in the written booking confirmation.
What is not automatically included?
Unless the written confirmation says otherwise, do not assume the public route fare includes:
- ferry passenger tickets;
- vehicle crossing;
- island hotel delivery;
- national-park or attraction fees;
- child seat;
- unlimited waiting;
- unplanned detours;
- accommodation caused by a missed ferry.
The written confirmation is the final inclusion list for the journey.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Pattaya to Koh Chang taxi?
TOP PATTAYA TAXI currently publishes ฿4,500 for sedan, ฿5,000 for SUV and ฿6,000 for van. Confirm the exact endpoint and ferry inclusions in writing.
Is the ferry included?
Your written confirmation must state the exact endpoint and whether passenger ferry tickets, the vehicle-ferry charge and delivery to the exact island hotel are included. Coverage is not universal; do not infer those items from the route name or headline fare.
Can the taxi take us to a Koh Chang hotel?
Only when delivery to the exact hotel and the vehicle-ferry process are explicitly confirmed. Coverage is not universal; otherwise the service may end at Ao Thammachat or another agreed endpoint.
Is the fare the same from Koh Chang to Pattaya?
The listed route price applies in both directions, subject to the same vehicle and service-scope confirmation.
What happens if we miss the final ferry?
Contact the team immediately and follow the ferry operator’s current instructions. Accommodation, waiting and rescheduling should not be assumed to be included.
Can we stop in Chanthaburi or Trat?
Request any stop before booking. A route change may affect time, ferry feasibility and price.
Request a written Pattaya–Koh Chang quotation
Check the current Services & Rates table and contact TOP PATTAYA TAXI at +66 86-829-8229. Include your exact Koh Chang hotel, passenger and luggage details so the confirmation can state the pier and ferry scope clearly.