Island in Trat, Thailand
Getting around Koh Kood
How to get around Koh Kood
You reach Koh Kood by speedboat or ferry from Laem Sok pier in Trat. On the island, resort transfers, songthaews and motorbike rentals connect the bays.
Ways to get around Koh Kood
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Boat from Laem Sok pier | About 500–900 THB | Speedboat about 1 h; ferry 1.5–2 h; limited in rainy season |
| Resort transfer / songthaew | About 100–400 THB | Pre-book with your resort; few shared options |
| Motorbike rental | About 300–500 THB a day | Paved main road; tracks to remote bays are rough |
Taxis in Koh Kood
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. No ride apps. Book transfers through your resort, and agree any boat or driver price before setting out.
Arriving in Koh Kood
Trat Airport via Laem Sok pier (TDX)
Bangkok Airways flights to Trat; minivan to Laem Sok pier about 40–60 min; then boat to Koh Kood, 1–2 h.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rented for 300–500 THB a day; the main road is paved but narrow, and police presence is minimal.
- Driving: on the left. Drive with your home licence plus a 1949-Convention IDP; scooters need the motorcycle category or police fine you.
- Onward travel in Thailand: Cheap domestic flights link main cities; overnight sleeper trains run Bangkok–Chiang Mai and south; VIP buses, minivans and ferries cover the rest.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Koh Kood?
No ride-hailing apps work here. No ride apps. Book transfers through your resort, and agree any boat or driver price before setting out.
What's the best way to get around Koh Kood?
You reach Koh Kood by speedboat or ferry from Laem Sok pier in Trat. On the island, resort transfers, songthaews and motorbike rentals connect the bays.
How do I get from the airport to Koh Kood?
Bangkok Airways flights to Trat; minivan to Laem Sok pier about 40–60 min; then boat to Koh Kood, 1–2 h.
Is Koh Kood walkable?
You'll need transport.
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Sources
- State Railway of Thailand e-ticketing
- Airports of Thailand
- Tourism Authority of Thailand: Trat
- Bangkok Airways (Trat)
- Bangkok Hospital Trat
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