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Start Your Trat Journey Right – Smooth, Simple, Unforgettable

Plan Your Trip

From updated travel tips to local insights, this guide will ensure you make the most of your time! — so you can focus on discovering the beauty, culture, and warm hospitality that make Trat truly unforgettable.

🚗 How to Get to Trat

Trat is located in eastern Thailand, close to the Cambodian border and surrounded by the sea and stunning islands.

Here’s how you can get here:

Trat Airport

✈️ By Plane

Trat Airport (TDX) is serviced by domestic flights from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport). The flight takes about 1 hour, followed by a short drive to town or the ferry piers.

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🚌 By Bus

Comfortable buses and vans run daily from Bangkok (Ekkamai and Mo Chit terminals) to Trat. The journey takes around 5–6 hours.

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🚙 By Car

You can drive from Bangkok to Trat via Highway 3 (Sukhumvit Road) or Route 344. It’s about 315 km and takes around 4–5 hours.

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An aerial view of a small island in the middle of the ocean surrounded by trees.

Your Gateway to the Gulf: Explore Trat’s Island Escapes

Getting to the Islands

Planning to visit Ko Chang, Ko Kood, or Ko Mak?

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🚕 Getting Around Trat

Once you’re in Trat, getting around is easy and budget-friendly:

  • Mazda (shared transportation) operate in the city and to some nearby districts.
  • Motorbike rentals are available for those who want to explore freely.
  • Private transfers and local drivers can be booked for tours or multi-day trips.