Book a private taxi from your Hua Hin hotel to Koh Chang. The trip is roughly 600 km and takes about 7.5–8 hours by car. Your Thai driver picks you up at the door and takes you straight to your destination — fuel and tolls included.
Get your Hua Hin → Koh Chang price
Fixed price for the whole car, fuel and tolls included. No payment to ask.
About Koh Chang
Koh Chang is Thailand’s third-largest island, with jungle, waterfalls and long beaches near the Cambodian border.
Koh Chang sits in the Gulf of Thailand off Trat province, close to the Cambodian border. Much of the island is protected as part of a marine national park, so its steep, forested interior remains largely wild, while a ring road links beaches along the west coast and quieter villages in the east and south. The island has kept a more natural feel than many Thai resorts, with mangroves, rocky headlands and only a few roads climbing over its steep hills.
It attracts families, couples and backpackers who want a slower island stay than Phuket or Samui, with resorts ranging from simple bungalows to upmarket hotels. Travellers from Hua Hin often head here to switch from the Gulf’s west coast to a greener, more rugged island, and a car with luggage space makes the long journey and ferry connection much easier. Once on the island, songthaew pick-up trucks run along the ring road, and many resorts can arrange transfers from the ferry landing if you ask in advance.
Things to see and do in Koh Chang
- White Sand Beach, the island’s busiest stretch of sand and resorts
- Klong Prao and Kai Bae beaches on the west coast
- Lonely Beach, popular with younger travellers
- Bang Bao, a fishing village built on stilts over the water
- Klong Plu waterfall in the island’s interior
- Snorkelling trips to the smaller islands of the Mu Ko Chang archipelago
- Salak Phet and the quieter south-east coast
What’s included in your Hua Hin to Koh Chang transfer
- A private car or van for your group only — no sharing, no extra pickups
- Pickup at your hotel, villa or condo anywhere in Hua Hin
- Drop-off at Ao Thammachat / Centrepoint pier, Trat
- Fuel and expressway tolls included in the price
- Toilet, food and photo stops on request
Ferry connection
Your car crosses on the car ferry from Ao Thammachat / Centrepoint pier, Trat and drives you to your hotel on the island — the ferry fare is included in the price.
The road between Hua Hin and Koh Chang
The drive between Hua Hin and Koh Chang crosses much of central and eastern Thailand. Cars use Phetkasem Road (Highway 4) and Rama II Road (Highway 35) towards Bangkok, skirt the city on the outer ring roads and expressways, then follow Motorway 7 and highways east through Chonburi and Rayong towards Chanthaburi and Trat. The last leg runs to the car-ferry piers at Laem Ngop, where ferries cross to the island; check the latest ferry times before you travel. Expect a full day on the road, with Bangkok traffic the biggest variable.
Good places to stop on the way
- Pattaya or Rayong for lunch
- Chanthaburi, known for its gem market and riverside old town
- Trat town, a relaxed gateway with a night market
- Laem Ngop’s waterfront while waiting for the ferry
Toilet and food stops are free. Sightseeing stops at attractions are 500 THB each — add them in the booking notes.
Best time to travel to Koh Chang
The best time to visit Koh Chang is from November to April, when seas are calmer and skies clearer. The eastern seaboard receives heavy rain from roughly May to October, when some beaches become rough and quieter. Leave Hua Hin early in the morning to reach the pier in daylight, and avoid ending the trip on a public-holiday Sunday, when roads around Bangkok are congested.
Travel tip for Koh Chang
It is a long day; most guests leave Hua Hin early in the morning to catch an afternoon car ferry.
Taxi vs. bus, train or flight to Koh Chang
Flights and buses usually mean several changes plus a separate transfer to the pier. With a private car you leave from your hotel door and arrive at the pier with your luggage, on your schedule.
Choose your car
Sedans suit one to three travellers, MPVs and SUVs four, and VIP vans up to eight with luggage. For long trips a van gives everyone more room to stretch out.
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SedanTaxi Sedan (Altis)
Toyota Corolla Altis taxi or similar
- Up to 2 passengers
- 1–2 suitcases
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SedanEco-Car Economy (Altis)
Toyota Corolla Altis or similar
- Up to 3 passengers
- 1–3 suitcases
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Business sedanLuxury Sedan (Camry)
Toyota Camry or similar
- Up to 3 passengers
- 1–3 suitcases
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SUVFamily SUV (Fortuner)
Toyota Fortuner or similar
- Up to 4 passengers
- 1–5 suitcases
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VanMini Van VIP (Commuter)
Toyota Commuter VIP van
- Up to 8 passengers
- 1–8 suitcases
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VanAll New VIP Van
New-generation Toyota Commuter VIP van
- Up to 8 passengers
- 1–8 suitcases
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PickupPickup Truck
Toyota Hilux Revo double cab or similar
- Up to 4 passengers
- Open load bed
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Questions about this route
How far is Hua Hin from Koh Chang?
About 600 km by road.
How long does the drive take?
Around 7.5–8 hours, depending on traffic and stops. This includes the car ferry crossing.
How much is a taxi from Hua Hin to Koh Chang?
The fare table on this page shows the fixed price for each car, for the whole car, with fuel and tolls included. No deposit is needed.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes — tell your driver whenever you need a break, food or a photo stop.
Can the car go onto the ferry to Koh Chang?
The crossing uses car ferries, so it is possible, but most guests are dropped at the pier and take a local songthaew taxi on the island.
Is Koh Chang suitable for families?
Yes, especially the west-coast beaches, though some stretches have strong currents in the rainy season, so check local flags.
Should we break the journey overnight?
Many people do, staying in Pattaya, Rayong or Chanthaburi to split the long drive into two easier days.
