Pattaya to Koh Chang: Fun and Easy Travel Options

Our journey from Pattaya to Koh Chang was facilitated by Phetprasert and Travel Mart, with tickets booked through www.busonlineticket.co.th.

After watching the television show "Chinese Restaurant," also known as "中餐厅" in Chinese, which was filmed at our hotel, I discovered that the actual filming of "Chinese Restaurant" took place on the beautiful island of Koh Chang.

We decided to visit the beautiful island of Koh Chang, a popular filming location. Koh Chang is a stunning island in Trat province. Before our trip, we booked bus tickets in advance from Pattaya to Trat with Phetprasert online through BusOnlineTicket.co.th.

Journey Summary:

1. Check-in at the Phetprasert office.
2. Board the Phetprasert bus.
3. Travel from Pattaya to Trat via Phetprasert bus.
4. Drop-off points at Rayong Bus Terminal and Chanthaburi Bus Terminal.
5. Arrive at Trat Bus Terminal.
6. Check-in at the Travel Mart office.
7. Board the ferry at Center Point Pier.
8. Arrive at Koh Chang Center Point Ferry Pier.

Check-in at the Phetprasert office.

Prior to our scheduled departure, we took a 30-minute taxi ride to the Phetprasert office located in Pattaya City, Chonburi Province, from Pattaya Beach Road to check in our bus tickets from Pattaya to Trat.

Passengers planning to board the bus with departure times between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM (morning) are kindly requested to check their bus tickets in advance at least 1 day prior to their trip. This is due to the Petprasert office operating hours being from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM only. If you are unable to check in for the bus, you may present your ticket to the bus driver on the day of travel.

Take the regular bus of Phetprasert.

On the day of travel, we waited outside the office of Phetprasert, as it was not yet open for service. The bus arrived at the Phetprasert office at 5:00 AM. A staff member got off the bus and asked us to present our bus tickets for inspection before loading our luggage onto the bus. Before departing, the staff gave us a free packet of biscuits and bottled water.

Bus Phetprasert from Pattaya to Trat

The Phetprasert bus is a double-decker bus with a spacious and comfortable interior. It is equipped with air conditioning, curtains, reclining seats, a TV, CCTV cameras, a fire extinguisher, and a toilet. Phetprasert also provides blankets for all passengers to ensure a comfortable sleep.

The drop-off points are Rayong Bus Terminal and Chanthaburi Bus Terminal.

The bus stopped at Rayong Bus Terminal 2 to allow some passengers to relax their muscles and disembark after approximately one hour of travel. The bus then continued its journey. After another two hours, the bus stopped at Chanthaburi Bus Terminal to pick up and drop off another group of passengers. We never get tired of traveling by bus because we enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way to Chanthaburi Bus Terminal.

Arrival at Trat Bus Terminal

After a one-hour journey from Chanthaburi Bus Terminal, the bus arrived at Trat Bus Terminal. Upon disembarking, we proceeded to the shared taxi stand to take a taxi from Trat Bus Terminal to Center Point Pier. From there, we boarded a ferry to Koh Chang.

Check in at the Travelmart office.

It takes approximately 30 minutes to travel from Trat Bus Station to the Travelmart office by songthaew. Upon arrival at the Travelmart office, we purchased our ferry tickets. A staff member kindly provided us with a complimentary "Koh Chang Guide" brochure, allowing us to learn more about Koh Chang, Thailand's third-largest island, before embarking on our journey.

Board the ferry at the Center Point Pier.

A staff member from Travelmart took us to the ferry pier in front of the Travelmart office and waited for a minibus to take us to the Center Point Pier to board a ferry to Koh Chang.

We waited at the ferry dock for approximately 15 minutes before the minibus arrived.

Arrival at Koh Chang Ferry Jetty Center Point

Ferry Terminal Arrival and Travel Time

We finally arrived at the Koh Chang Ferry Terminal at Center Point, after a 45-minute journey across the sea from the Trat Ferry Terminal at Center Point. The total travel time from Pattaya to Koh Chang is approximately 7 hours.

Activities in Koh Chang

Note: The original text included a heading "Things to do in Koh Chang". However, as a translator, I am only responsible for translating the provided text and cannot provide additional information or answer questions.

We did not feel tired after a long bus journey, so we decided to visit the white sand beach, the night market, Koh Chang, and the filming location of the show "Chinese Restaurant".

We visited White Sand Beach to enjoy the sunshine, the scent of the sea breeze, the sound of the waves, and the beautiful scenery of the beach.

In the evening, we visited the filming location of the renowned "Chinese Restaurant" show to take photos. However, to our disappointment, upon arrival, the "Chinese Restaurant" establishment had been removed. Nevertheless, we were still able to capture photographs with the iconic storefront in the background.

During the actual filming, we also found that the location has become a popular destination for Chinese tourists. We believe that the performance of Chinese celebrities in the show "Chinese Restaurant" has made Koh Chang one of the most well-known islands among the popular archipelagos in Thailand.

We also visited the night market located near White Sand Beach. Koh Chang Night Market typically opens at 7:00 PM.

Traveling to Koh Chang was a delightful experience, and the island has become a cherished destination for us. We highly recommend including Koh Chang in your travel plans. Embrace the joy of exploration through this enriching experience!