Boats to Koh Mak. Timetables and Ticket Prices

Boats to Koh Mak

Speedboats operated by five companies run daily services to Koh Mak throughout the year between Krom Luang Chumphon pier, Laem Ngop and piers on Koh Mak.  During the low season, from 1 June – 1 November services are reduced.  The actual schedules are not usually released a long time in advance.  But boat companies usually run one, instead of two, services per day.

In March 2023, Seatales was renamed Koh Mak Ferry. The boat used is still a speedboat, not an actual ferry, despite the name.  And from late 2023 onwards, The Mak Resort started running their speedboat daily for anyone staying on the island, not only their guests.

If you want more comfort then there is also the option of taking a larger, airconditioned passenger boat.  These use Laem Sok pier, Trat, about 40km from Laem Ngop.  In addition some speedboats also use this pier.

The advantage of using Laem Sok pier to travel to or from Koh Mak is that the boat journey is shorter.  30 – 40 minutes versus an hour when using Laem Ngop pier.  The disadvantage is that it is a longer journey by road when going to Bangkok, Pattaya, Trat Airport etc.  So overall the total travelling time is about the same, regardless of which pier you use.

Boats providing these services will run between Laem Sok – Koh Mak – Koh Kood.  They are a better option if you have a lot of luggage, have small kids or just need more comfort than a speedboat provides.

Note that as of 2024 boat services began using Laem Sok pier and now, 2025, this has become the main pier for boat services to Koh Mak.

Timetables for Laem Ngop – Koh Mak 2025 – 2026

Please note:

The ticket prices are the same for all speedboat services.  However tickets from one boat company cannot be used for a boat from another company.

Reservations aren’t essential for most of the year.  But if you are travelling at peak times, for example, New Year, Thai New Year or long weekend public holidays it is better to book in advance.

Timetables are dependent on the weather.  If there is bad weather or unexpected high winds it may not be possible for speedboats to go out at sea. 

Timetables for Laem Sok – Koh Mak 2024 – 2025

* = Speedboat service

* = Speedboat service

Location of Laem Ngop and Laem Sok and piers on Koh Mak

From Bangkok to Laem Ngop

The easiest and cheapest method is to take the government bus 999 from Ekkamai Bus station, Bangkok to Laem Ngop.  There are two departures daily throughout the year at 0745 and 0900 . ( NOTE: As of October 2022 there is only one service at 07:45 ) Ticket price is 292 Baht.  The buses are all new and in excellent condition.

If you are coming form the airport or prefer to be picked up from your hotel it is also possible to arrange a private transfer by car or minibus.  This can be done online through several websites. For example  : https://iamkohchang.com/getting-here/car-minibus-transfers.html

From Trat Airport to Laem Ngop

If you are arriving on Bangkok Airways flight PG301 or PG305 to Trat then it is easy to get to Koh Mak the same day.  Simply take the airport minibus service to Krom Luang pier.  The ticket price is 600 Baht per person.  (Excluding boat ticket.)  Then buy your tickets for one of the speedboats to Koh Mak at the pier.

Minibus tickets can bought upon landing at the airport.  More information here: https://tratairportguide.com/transport-to-koh-chang/

However, the minibuses don’t run in the opposite direction.  Fortunately, there are local pick up truck taxi services that provide a service from the pier to Trat Airport for 200 Baht per person.  This can’t be booked in advance.  You will find drivers waiting for passengers when you arrive at the pier.

It is no problem to get from Koh Mak to Trat Airport in time for PG305, the first flight of the day.  Trat isn’t the sort of airport where you have to arrive two or three hours before departure. So any mid morning boat is Ok to take.

From Trat town to Laem Ngop

If you arrive by bus in Trat or are staying in Trat overnight, then it is easy to take one of the shared pick up truck taxis ‘songthaews’ from either the bus station or the main road in the centre of Trat to Krom Luang pier near Laem Ngop village.  The fare should be 50 – 60 Baht per person.

Boat Companies

The four boat companies that run speedboats to Koh Mak are all operated by families from Koh Mak.

Leelawadee Speedboat uses the Makathanee Resort pier, on the south west beach on Koh Mak.

Panan Speedboat is run by Koh Mak Resort and uses their pier on the northwest of the island.

Koh Mak Ferry and M Marine speedboats use the main pier on the east of the island at Ao Nid which is also where larger boats often moor.  Such as supply boats and the Koh Kood Express, Seudamgo and Boonsiri Ferry which all run from Laem Sok pier on the mainland to Koh Kood but also makes a stop on Koh Mak.

The Mak Resort also has a private speedboat service for guests which departs from Laem Sok pier.

From Laem Ngop pier to a hotel on Koh Mak

This video shows the whole trip from boarding the speedboat to Koh Mak in Laem Ngop, the journey and then taking the pick up truck taxi to a resort on the island. As you will see, it is easy to do.