Gulf of Thailand · Runs all year
Koh Mak to Koh Wai ferry
Koh Mak to Koh Wai takes 15m by speedboat with Koh Kood Express. Boats leave from Ao Nid Pier, Koh Mak and arrive at Koh Wai Pier.
- Crossing 15m
✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026 against 2 sources
Updated 4 Oct 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Operator timetable
2 speedboats daily each way
- Koh Mak (Ao Nid): 12:00 (arr. 12:15), 15:00 (arr. 15:15)
- Koh Wai: 10:15 (arr. 10:30), 13:15 (arr. 13:30)
Source: Koh Kood Express boat schedule (operator website), checked 4 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Ao Nid Pier, Koh Mak, Trat |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Koh Wai Pier, Trat |
| Crossing time | 15m |
| Distance | About 7.5 nautical miles (14 km) |
| Operators | Koh Kood Express (15m) |
| Boats | Speedboat |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand |
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Before you travel
Good to know
- Koh Kood Express says its times may change with the weather and season; it offers free hotel pick-up and drop-off when you add your hotel name to the booking.
Getting to and from the pier
- From Koh Wai the speedboats continue to Bang Bao on Koh Chang (15 minutes)
- Ao Nid Pier also has Koh Kood Express catamarans to Laem Sok on the mainland (09:30, 14:30)
Return trip: From Koh Wai the speedboats leave for Koh Mak at 10:15 and 13:15 (15 minutes) on their way from Bang Bao to Koh Kood.
Koh Mak to Koh Wai ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Mak to Koh Wai?
Operators publish 15m for Koh Mak to Koh Wai. The sea distance is about 7.5 nautical miles.
How often does the Koh Mak to Koh Wai boat run?
2 speedboats daily each way (Koh Kood Express boat schedule (operator website), checked 4 Oct 2026).
Where does the Koh Mak to Koh Wai ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Ao Nid Pier, Koh Mak; boats arrive at Koh Wai Pier. From Koh Wai the speedboats continue to Bang Bao on Koh Chang (15 minutes).
Which companies run ferries from Koh Mak to Koh Wai?
Koh Kood Express. Koh Kood Express: Speedboat.
Does the Koh Mak to Koh Wai 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 Mak to Koh Wai?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Wai to Koh Mak?
From Koh Wai the speedboats leave for Koh Mak at 10:15 and 13:15 (15 minutes) on their way from Bang Bao to Koh Kood.
How long is the boat from Koh Mak to Koh Wai?
15 minutes on Koh Kood Express: 12:00 → 12:15 and 15:00 → 15:15 from Ao Nid Pier (operator timetable, checked October 2026). The fare is 600 THB.
What time does the boat leave Koh Wai for Koh Mak?
At 10:15 and 13:15, arriving at Ao Nid Pier at 10:30 and 13:30.
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.
- kohkoodexpressferry.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Koh Kood Express boat schedule (operator website, 27 routes): departure, arrival, vessel, duration and fare per sailing. Island hops: Koh Chang (Bang Bao) → Koh Wai 10:00, 13:00 (15m, 600 THB); Koh Wai → Bang Bao 12:15, 15:15 (15m); Koh Mak (Ao Nid) → Koh Wai 12:00, 15:00 (15m, 600 THB); Koh Wai → Koh Mak 10:15, 13:15 (15m); Koh Kood → Koh Wai 11:30, 14:30 (45m, 800 THB); Koh Wai → Koh Kood 10:15, 13:15 (45m). All by speedboat; "Times may change with weather and season."
- kohkoodexpressferry.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Koh Kood Express homepage: daily departures to Koh Kood, Koh Mak and Koh Chang; office 199 Moo 1, Ao Yai, Mueang Trat 23000; open daily 08:00–16:00; free hotel pick-up.
Photo: The long pier and national park pavilion at Koh Wai, with Koh Chang's hills on the horizon (Vyacheslav Argenberg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0).
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