Travelers leaving Pattaya do not always need a full island transfer to Koh Chang. In some cases, the main goal is simply to reach the mainland ferry access area quickly and continue from there according to a separate ferry plan.
A private taxi from Pattaya to Laem Ngop / Ao Thammachat is a practical option for travelers who want a direct eastern-coast road route to the pier side without involving extra bus changes or detours through Bangkok.
Because Pattaya is already on the eastern side of Thailand, this route is often one of the most practical ways to reach the ferry side before continuing toward Koh Chang.
Laem Ngop and Ao Thammachat are key mainland-side access points for Koh Chang ferry travel. This route is useful when your main goal is reaching the departure side efficiently from Pattaya.
See the full Koh Chang Ferry Access guide for mainland transfer routes, Laem Ngop / Ao Thammachat information and the difference between ferry-side and full island transfers.
The route from Pattaya to the Laem Ngop / Ao Thammachat area is about 230 km.
Most transfers take around 3.5 to 4.5 hours depending on traffic and the exact drop-off point in the ferry access area.
Yes, this route is designed for travelers who want to reach the ferry access area rather than continue directly to Koh Chang hotels.
Yes, this is one of the more practical direct routes because Pattaya is already on Thailand’s eastern side.
