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Koh Chang to Koh Mak departures
Departures listed for 5 Nov 2026 (checked 2 Nov 2026). Fares are per adult, as listed that day. Times can change by date and season: pick your date for live seats.
Operator timetable
Boonsiri: 2 departures daily 1 Oct 2026 – 31 May 2027 (09:00, 13:00); 1 daily 4 Jun – 30 Sep 2026 (13:00). Koh Kood Express: 2 speedboats daily (10:00, 13:00)
- Boonsiri: 09:00, 13:00
- Koh Kood Express: 10:00 (arr. 10:30), 13:00 (arr. 13:30)
Source: Boonsiri timetable page (timetable images); Koh Kood Express boat schedule (checked 4 Oct 2026), checked 29 Sept 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Bang Bao Pier, Koh Chang, Trat |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Ao Nid Pier, Koh Mak, Trat |
| Crossing time | 30m – 1h (fastest listed: 1h) |
| Distance | About 14 nautical miles (26 km) |
| Operators | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (1h), Koh Kood Express (30m) |
| Boats | Koh Kood Fantasea, Haad Thanam, Speedboat |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand |
See every operator, seat availability and the live price.
Before you travel
Good to know
- Boonsiri requires passengers to be at the check-in point at least 30 minutes before departure.
- The Haad Thanam catamaran has a 30-seat VIP room on its second deck, sold as a separate fare class.
Getting to and from the pier
- Boonsiri’s Koh Chang office is at Bang Bao pier and it picks up from hotels between White Sand Beach and Bang Bao
- Boonsiri’s Koh Mak meeting point is Ao Nid Pier
Return trip: Koh Mak → Bang Bao departures are at 11:30 and 15:15 in high season (11:30 in low season) with Boonsiri, and at 12:00 and 15:00 (30 minutes) with Koh Kood Express.
Koh Chang to Koh Mak ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Chang to Koh Mak?
Operators publish 30m – 1h for Koh Chang to Koh Mak. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 1h to 1h, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 14 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Chang to Koh Mak?
2 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 09:00 and the last at 10:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: Boonsiri: 2 departures daily 1 Oct 2026 – 31 May 2027 (09:00, 13:00); 1 daily 4 Jun – 30 Sep 2026 (13:00). Koh Kood Express: 2 speedboats daily (10:00, 13:00). Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Koh Chang to Koh Mak ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Bang Bao Pier, Koh Chang; boats arrive at Ao Nid Pier, Koh Mak. Some operators use other piers: Koh Chang Bang Bao Pier Catamaran and Bang bao Pier. Your ticket names the pier. Boonsiri’s Koh Chang office is at Bang Bao pier and it picks up from hotels between White Sand Beach and Bang Bao.
How much is the ferry from Koh Chang to Koh Mak?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €14.66 to €15.90 per adult for 5 Nov 2026. The price depends on the operator, the boat (ferry, speedboat or catamaran) and whether a hotel or pier transfer is included. These were the prices on that day: check the live fare for your date before booking.
Which companies run ferries from Koh Chang to Koh Mak?
Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, KoKut Express and Koh Kood Express. Boonsiri High Speed Ferries: Koh Kood Fantasea, Haad Thanam; Koh Kood Express: Speedboat.
Does the Koh Chang to Koh Mak ferry run all year?
The sources we checked list it as a year-round service. Car ferries to Koh Chang and boats to Koh Samet and Koh Larn run all year. Speedboats between Koh Chang, Koh Wai, Koh Mak and Koh Kood are mostly high-season services, roughly November to May.
Can I take a car or motorbike from Koh Chang to Koh Mak?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Mak to Koh Chang?
Koh Mak → Bang Bao departures are at 11:30 and 15:15 in high season (11:30 in low season) with Boonsiri, and at 12:00 and 15:00 (30 minutes) with Koh Kood Express.
How long is the boat from Koh Chang to Koh Mak?
Koh Kood Express’s speedboats take 30 minutes from Bang Bao (10:00 → 10:30, 13:00 → 13:30, some calling at Koh Wai); Boonsiri’s catamarans take about an hour (09:00, 13:00). Koh Kood Express fares are from 600 THB (Koh Kood Express, Oct 2026).
Sources and checks
We check each route against the operators’ and ports’ own pages, and read our booking partner’s public route page for current departures. Facts we could not confirm are left out.
- boonsiriferry.com, checked 29 Sept 2026: Timetable images "Effective from 1st October 2026 – 31th May 2027" and "Effective from 4th June – 30th Sep 2026" (departure and arrival per pier).
- boonsiriferry.com, checked 29 Sept 2026: Fleet: Koh Kood Fantasea (200 seats) and Haad Thanam (288 passengers); Bang Bao inter-island routes since Nov 2018.
- boonsiriferry.com, checked 29 Sept 2026: Branch offices: Laem Sok pier (198 Mu 6 Ao Yai), Ao Salad pier, Bang Bao pier, Ao Nid pier meeting point.
- kohkoodexpressferry.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Koh Kood Express boat schedule (operator website): departure, arrival, vessel (catamaran, ferry, speedboat), duration and fare for every sailing; "Times may change with weather and season."
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: A leaning coconut palm over a sandy beach on Koh Mak, looking across the bay to wooded islands (Vyacheslav Argenberg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0).
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