How to go → BANGKOK to KOH MAK? ☀️

1. Bus + Ferry to Koh Mak
2. Taxi + Ferry to Koh Mak
3. Flight + Boat to Koh Mak
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From Bangkok to Koh Mak you can travel by bus, car, plane + ferry.

• • The travel distance from Bangkok to Koh Mak is approximately 370 km via Trat and Laem Sok Pier. A popular option is to journey by bus+ferry via Trat – Laem Sok Pier. This route takes about 7-9 hours and costs around $32-40 per person. Laem Sok Pier is accessible by taxi from Trat Bus Terminal, roughly a 30-minute ride. Alternatively, travelers can opt for a private car or taxi to Trat, followed by a ferry from Laem Sok Pier to Koh Mak. Traveling by private car+ferry from Bangkok to Koh Mak typically takes about 6-8 hours and costs approximately $160-190, representing the most luxurious transfer option.
  • The quickest route to Koh Mak is via a direct flight to Trat Airport. Upon arrival, travelers can take a taxi to Laem Ngop Pier, roughly a 30-minute journey, and then catch a speedboat to Koh Mak. This option takes about 6- hours in total and costs around $120-170 per person. However, flight schedules from Bangkok to Trat are limited. Train travel is not feasible, as there is no railway connection to Trat from Bangkok. Secure your bus + ferry/boat tickets and flights from Bangkok to Koh Mak (or Trat) conveniently online.

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• • Koh Mak resides in the eastern part of the Gulf of Thailand. Covering an area of ​​16 km², Koh Mak Island ranks as the third largest island in Trat province, surpassed only by Koh Chang and Koh Kood. Its shores are graced with sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and warm-hearted locals. Ideal for those seeking a tranquil getaway, Koh Mak is renowned for its pristine beaches with minimal crowds. If you crave a break from bustling nightlife, this island beckons with its serene ambiance. Koh Mak’s allure lies in its 27 km long coastline adorned with clean sandy beaches. Notable spots include Suai Yan Beach in the northwest and Ao Kao Beach in the southwest.

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How do I get from Bangkok to Koh Mak?

1. BUS/VAN + FERRY from Bangkok to Koh Mak

The cheapest and most popular option for getting from Bangkok to Koh Mak is a bus and ferry transfer via Laem Sok Pier in Trat Province. This transport option has 2 steps, first a trip by modern and comfortable bus or minivan from Bangkok to Laem Sok Pier and then a ferry transfer to Koh Mak.

Combined bus and ferry transfers from Bangkok to Koh Mak are offered by companies such as Boonsiri High Speed ​​Ferries, Seudamgo, Koh Kood Express, TransBaanTon and others. The total duration of the bus and ferry transfer from Bangkok to Koh Mak is approximately 7-9 hours, but the stated travel time may vary and buses may be delayed.

Buses depart from places such as Ekkamai, Khao San, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, or other places in Bangkok and arrive at Laem Sok Pier or at the offices of bus companies. The ferry then departs from Laem Sok Pier to Ao Nid Pier on Koh Mak Island, this ferry transfer takes approximately 30-45 minutes.

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The bus and ferry transfer from Bangkok to Koh Mak costs between $32-40/pp, these combined fare prices can change throughout the year. Usually this price also includes the ferry transfer from Laem Sok Pier to Koh Mak. The timetable for these buses to Laem Sok Pier can sometimes be more limited and it is advisable to buy tickets in advance.

You can easily find and buy these bus + ferry tickets from Bangkok to Koh Mak in Thailand online in advance. These join tickets usually do not need to be printed and you just have to have them saved on your smartphone and just show their QR code when boarding the bus in Bangkok. This combined bus and ferry transfer is a popular option especially among regular solo and low-cost travelers.

2. TAXI/CAR + FERRY from Bangkok to Koh Mak

A convenient, but at the same time more expensive transfer option to Koh Mak from Bangkok is a combined transfer by private car/taxi with driver and ferry again via Laem Sok Pier in Trat province. A private and ferry transfer from Bangkok to Koh Mak via Laem Sok Pier in Trat Province takes a total of about 6-8 hours, depending on how long you wait for the boat transfer from Laem Sok to Koh Mak.

This travel time can therefore vary and also depends on your travel route. The advantage of a private transfer is that you can also choose your departure point in Bangkok, which can also save you time. As a departure point, you can choose, for example, a hotel in the city center of Bangkok or Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airports.

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Private car/taxi transport from Bangkok to Laem Sok Pier will be offered by companies such as Glassflower, Thailand Limo by Datum, GB Limousine, Firsplan Transport Services, Kanokwan Travel, Five Star Taxi, N and T Travel, Andaman Taxis, Bangkok Taxi24, Kim Transfers Thailand, MCC Van, Boonsiri Transfer, NNS Luxury Limousine.

The range of vehicles offered by these companies is wide and you can choose from smaller classic cars or larger SUVs or minivans, which are suitable for group travel. A private car/taxi transfer from Bangkok to Laem Sok Pier costs between $100-250/pp, prices vary depending on the type of car.

In the second step, then use the boat transfers from Laem Sok Pier to Koh Mak with Seudamgo, Boonsiri High Speed ​​Ferries, KoKut Express, or others. You can search and book a private car/taxi from Bangkok to Laem Sok Pier online, or you can buy a separate boat ticket for the transfer from Laem Sok Pier to Koh Mak.

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3. FLIGHT + SPEEDBOAT from Bangkok to Koh Mak

One of the transport options from Bangkok to Koh Mak is a plane and bus + boat transfer via Trat Airport. Koh Mak does not have an airport, the nearest airport is Trat Airport and a short distance from this airport is Laem Ngop Pier, from where you can take a speedboat to Koh Mak.

This transport option has a total of 3 steps, first a direct flight from Bangkok to Trat, then a bus or minivan to Laem Ngop Pier and then a speedboat to Koh Mak. As a result, however, this transport option can take longer than a bus trip via Laem Sok Pier, so this transfer option is more of an alternative.

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However, if you time it well, this transfer option can be faster. Direct flights from Bangkok to Trat are only offered by Bangkok Air and the flight takes about 1 hour and costs between $120-150/pp. This is therefore a more expensive transport option and the disadvantage is the fact that the flight schedule between Bangkok and Trat is very limited.

In the second step, you will use a transfer by bus or minivan or private car from Trat Airport to Laem Ngop Pier, which is a journey of about 15 km. From this port, you can then use the speedboat of the M Marine Speedboat company, the boat transfer takes about 1 hour and the fare costs around $17/pp.

The offer of these speedboats from Laem Ngop Pier to Koh Mak in Thailand is rather limited, so it is advisable to buy a ticket for the boat in advance online. You can also search for a flight ticket from Bangkok to Trat and a ticket for a transfer to Laem Ngop Pier from this airport.

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