Distance from Koh Chang to Pattaya

Pattaya is 262 km from Koh Chang by road, and the price list gives 4 h 15 min. The route crosses the water to Laem Ngop in about 30 minutes, then follows Highway 3 west through Chanthaburi and Rayong to the coast road that leads up to Pattaya.

Standard Sedan

3,299 THB per car

Distance

262 km

Drive time

4 h 15 min

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From the island to the ferry

The island road runs along the west coast to the ferry landing at Ao Sapparot. The further south your resort, the longer the first part of the trip, so a pick-up from Bang Bao needs more time than one from White Sands.

Resorts near the landing lose the least time.

Across the water

The ferry to Ao Thammachat takes about 30 minutes. The ferry is not included in the price: plus ferry tickets, about 80 THB per person. Boats run through the day and stop in the early evening. On a Sunday the queue grows, so a morning start saves time.

Laem Ngop to Pattaya is 3 h 05 min on its own.

Highway 3 and the coast

From the pier the car passes Chanthaburi, then Rayong, and turns up the coast to Pattaya. There is no big city on the way, and trucks and roadworks on Highway 3 are the usual delays. Fuel stations with shops and restaurants are spaced along the road.

Pattaya itself is spread along the coast, so the last ten minutes depend on the district of your hotel.

When to leave

A pick-up between 08:00 and 12:00 is the normal range. An evening arrival in Pattaya is fine, since the road does not depend on the ferry after the crossing. For the fare, see the price page.

Questions and answers

How far is Pattaya from Koh Chang?

262 km by the price list, including the island.

How long does the trip take?

4 h 15 min on the price list. Add the wait for the ferry on busy days.

Is there a big city on the way?

No. The route follows Highway 3 and the coast, so the drive is steady.

Can I stop on the way?

Yes. With children or after a long flight, say so, and the driver pulls in at a fuel station.

What is the fare?

3,299 THB for a Standard Sedan. The price list shows all seven cars.

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Cancellation is free. Pay the driver in cash, or by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, transfer by QR code or bank transfer to a Thai account if you prefer.

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