Bangkok to Trat by ferry, van, bus, flight, taxi from THB 320

Bangkok to Trat Destination Reviews

Bernhard

Departure on time. Very friendly Stewardess. Comfortable Seats, for tall persons vaste legspace. Everything seemed super well organized. I can recommend it.

Bangkok to Trat, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour East (บริษัท เชิดชัยทัวร์ จำกัด), Feb 1, 2026

Claudius

Perfect Trip Perfect car excellent driver Many Thank to Trisit

Bangkok to Trat, taxi SUV 4pax, Torch, Jan 25, 2026

Martin M

Great driver. Perfect car

Bangkok to Trat, taxi Economy 2pax, Torch, Jan 21, 2026

Claire D

Delayed by 4 hours

Bangkok to Trat, flight Economy, Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Jan 21, 2026

Patrick K

Driver stops for rest, all perfect

Bangkok to Trat, taxi Comfort 3pax, BangkokTaxi24, Jan 12, 2026

Patrik L

Bus arrived 1h late, missed ferry. Always count +1h if going to Trat and then trying to catch the ferry to the islands

Bangkok to Trat, Bus Express, Cherdchai Tour East (บริษัท เชิดชัยทัวร์ จำกัด), Jan 8, 2026

Alexander

Great service. I could communicate with the transport company directly via whatsapp in real time. I got perfect direction were and how I got picked up, with pictures from the car and number plate to make sure I take the right one. Immediate response and confirmation. Exellent experience!

Bangkok to Trat, taxi Van 9pax, Khamkhun Tour And Travel (ค้ำคูณ ทัวร์ แอนด์ ทราเวล), Jan 3, 2026

Matteo S

very good taxi driver. we arrived on time.

Bangkok to Trat, taxi Economy 2pax, Torch, Dec 7, 2025

Michiel A

Good service, I just had a seat at the tire so I had to use the use the aisle for my feet.

Bangkok to Trat, Bus Intercity, Kohchang Bangkok Transport, Nov 24, 2025

Dominika W

The bus is tiny and there is not enough space to seat comfortably for 6 hours. Very limited leg space. Bus was almost on time.

Bangkok to Trat, Bus Intercity, Kohchang Bangkok Transport, Nov 11, 2025

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Bangkok to Trat Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Firstplan Transport Services	Economy 3pax	Any time	+5h	$124.19	5.0
Bus	Cherdchai Tour East	Express	05:00	10:40	$8.88	4.4
Bus	Kohchang Bangkok Transport	Intercity	05:20	10:30	$9.23	3.0
Bus	Kohchang Bangkok Transport	Intercity	05:50	11:00	$9.23	3.0
Bus	Kohchang Bangkok Transport	Intercity	06:20	11:30	$9.23	3.0
Bus	Cherdchai Tour East	Express	07:00	12:30	$8.88	4.4
Bus	Kohchang Bangkok Transport	Intercity	07:20	12:30	$9.23	3.0
Bus	Transport Co	Express	07:45	15:24	$8.37
Bus	Transport Co	Express	08:01	15:40	$8.37
Bus	Kohchang Bangkok Transport	Intercity	08:20	13:30	$9.23	3.0
Bus	Kohchang Bangkok Transport	Intercity	08:50	14:00	$9.23	3.0
Bus	Kohchang Bangkok Transport	Intercity	09:20	14:30	$9.23	3.0
Bus	Kohchang Bangkok Transport	Intercity	09:50	15:00	$9.23	3.0
Bus	Kohchang Bangkok Transport	Intercity	10:20	15:30	$9.23	3.0
Bus	Kohchang Bangkok Transport	Intercity	10:50	16:00	$9.23	3.0
Bus	Kohchang Bangkok Transport	Intercity	11:20	16:30	$9.23	3.0
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	11:40	12:40	$115.59	4.7
Bus	Kohchang Bangkok Transport	Intercity	12:00	17:30	$9.23	4.6
Bus	Kohchang Bangkok Transport	Intercity	12:20	17:30	$9.23	3.0
Flight	Bangkok Airways	Economy	12:40	13:40	$88.52	4.7

How to get from Bangkok to Trat

When you want to get from Bangkok to Trat, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Ferry
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Ferry+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 233.23. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 10.14.

How much does it cost to get from Bangkok to Trat?

The cost of the trip from Bangkok to Trat varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Transport Co (บริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด): travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 10.14 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 233.23.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Bangkok to Trat:

Bus tickets - USD 10.14 to USD 10.14;
Van+Ferry price: USD 14.26 - USD 15.53. From Bangkok to Trat starting from 08:00 Ekkamai until 11:00 Ekkamai
Bus+Ferry price: USD 23.77 - USD 26.94. From Bangkok to Trat starting from 05:00 Ekkamai until 11:00 Ekkamai
taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 26.14 - USD 28.52. From Bangkok to Trat starting from 09:15 PT LPG Motorway until 10:45 PT LPG Motorway
Bus+Van price: USD 27.89 - USD 28.42. From Bangkok to Trat starting from 07:45 Ekkamai until 07:45 Ekkamai
Ferry+Van price: USD 28.52 - USD 52.29. From Bangkok to Trat starting from 07:00 Bangkok Hotel Transfer until 10:45 PT LPG Motorway
Van price : USD 28.52 - USD 30.10;
Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 30.42. From Bangkok to Trat starting from 08:00 Khaosan Next Step Journey Office until 08:00 Khaosan Next Step Journey Office
Plane tickets - USD 126.53 to USD 168.36;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 109.26 to USD 233.23.

How many trips per day are there between Bangkok and Trat?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

22 by Ferry+Van from Bangkok to Trat starting from 07:00 Bangkok Hotel Transfer until 10:45 PT LPG Motorway
13 by Bus+Ferry from Bangkok to Trat starting from 05:00 Ekkamai until 11:00 Ekkamai
Vans from Bangkok to Trat depart during the day - there are approximately 8 departures a day.
Flights from Bangkok to Trat depart during the day - there are approximately 3 departures a day.
3 by taxi+Ferry+Van from Bangkok to Trat starting from 09:15 PT LPG Motorway until 10:45 PT LPG Motorway
2 by Bus+Van from Bangkok to Trat starting from 07:45 Ekkamai until 07:45 Ekkamai
Buses start plying the route from 07:45 - you can also take a bus as late as 07:45. There are 1 available bus trips every day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Bangkok to Trat any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Bangkok to Trat. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 126.53.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Bangkok to Trat

Bangkok Airways (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Buses

Taking a bus from Bangkok to Trat is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Bangkok to Trat. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 109.26.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Bangkok to Trat. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Bangkok to Trat.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Bangkok to Trat

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Bangkok to Trat? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

64% chosen Ferry+Van
11% chosen Bus+Ferry
8% chosen Bus+Van
5% decided to go for a bus.
4% chosen Van+Ferry
3% users took a plane.
3% decided to catch a taxi.
1% Other

Transportation from Bangkok to Trat

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Trat

Cheapest Transport	$11
Fastest Transport	1h
Earliest Departure	5:00 AM
Latest Departure	4:15 PM
Departures per day	116
Distance	413 kilometers
Transport Companies	AEC 168 Transport and Travel, Andaman Shuttle, Bangkok Airways, BangkokTaxi24, Boonsiri Transfer, Five Star Taxi, Glassflower, Gosafe Transport, Kanokwan Travel, Kim Transfers Thailand, Koh Chang Club, Koh Chang Transport, Mama Travel and Tour, MCC VAN, Next Step Journey, NNS Luxury Limousine, Siamese Trans, Tara Tour and Travel, Thailand Limo by Datum, Than Car Service, Torch, TransBaanTon, Transport Co, TravelBusAsia, Triple T

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Bangkok to Trat