How to get to the Krom Luang pier in Laem Ngop near Trat

By private Car:

From Bangkok find your way to Suvarnabhumi airport, but continue to follow the Highway No. 7 (Tollway) all the way until you find the off ramp to Highway number 344 in the direction of Ban Bung and Kleang. This exit is located roughly 2 kilometers after the second Toll booth (30 baht per car per toll booth). Follow this road in the direction of Kleang where it rejoins Highway # 3. Turn left in the direction of Chantaburi and Trat. Continue until you pass the combined army and police checkpoint approximately 25 km before Trat city. After this you turn right at traffic lights next to the gasoline station, about 1 Km further. There is a huge sign directing you towards Koh Chang on the opposite side of the road. Follow this road, passing both the Ao Thammachat (Koh Chang ferry) and Centerpoint ferry piers. Approximately 5 km later there is a large gate (shown on the right) on the right side where you can turn to the Krom Luang pier from where the Leelawadee Speedboats and a slow boat depart. If you come to a junction with traffic lights, you missed the turn. Alternatively, you can follow the highway number 3 all the way through Trat city, continuing on the same road for another 20 km. When you find the traffic lights with a small police post right next to it, turn right and be on the lookout for the above-mentioned gate and signs for a naval monument. Pass under this large gate, then follow the road until the junction to turn left. You will pass the Naval monument and find the large concrete Krom Luang pier on your right. Drive up the pier to unload luggage and ask our ticket booth staff for the secure parking lot, where parking is 50 baht per day. A motorcycle taxi will guide you there and drive you back to the boat. Total distance is about 350 kilometers.

Google map from BKK airport to Laem Ngop pier for boats to Koh Mak

By Minibus or Taxi service:

Chauffeur-driven minibuses or taxis are available year round for pick ups from anywhere within the Thai borders.

Private transfers by car or minibus to the Krom Luang pier in Laem Ngop, for example from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airport, downtown Bangkok or Pattaya, can be booked online at kohchang.limo, with current prices for every pick-up point.

By Bus / Coach / Shared minibus:

Government operated air-conditioned coaches (999 / route 9908) run several times a day from Suvarnabhumi Airport and from Bangkok's Eastern (Ekkamai) bus terminal to Trat city, and some continue to Laem Ngop. From Trat city it is about 30 minutes by songthaew or taxi to the Krom Luang pier. Times and fares change regularly, so please check them at the bus terminal or with the bus company before you travel. Keep in mind that the boat to Koh Mak leaves Laem Ngop at 14:00.

Shared minibuses

Shared minibuses can be booked from most travel agents in Bangkok. Departure is usually from the police station on Khao San Road. In busy times coaches are used and rates may vary. Minibuses also shuttle between Bangkok's Victory monument and the 3 main piers in Laem Ngop, but Thai signs and very little to no English skills with the drivers may make that trip more challenging.

By Airplane:

Bangkok Airways, which owns Trat airport, flies between Bangkok and Trat several times a day; the number of flights depends on the season. Visit bangkokair.com for current fares, routes and availability. Trat airport also offers a transfer service to the pier.