Koh Waen

Dive Location Koh Waen
Koh Waen
Diving Type Wreck dive, Coral reef dive
Level experienced divers.
Visibility Often limited due to the nature of the artificial reef.
Current Can be strong, requiring experienced divers.
Dive Site
  • North Western of Koh Waen
  • South Western of Koh Waen (Tham Waen Tai)
  • East of Koh Waen
  • Train carriages
Highlight Primarily focused on smaller creatures and beautiful colorful soft corals
Trip & Package

General Info

Koh Waen in Trang province is most famous for its artificial reef dive site: a sunken train!

This unique attraction was intentionally submerged to create a new underwater habitat. While visibility can be limited and currents strong, the site is a haven for macro life. You can expect to encounter a variety of nudibranchs, sea slugs, shrimps, and crabs.


Go There

Choose the Right Dive Operator: Opt for reputable dive centers with experienced guides.

How to Go toTrang

Traveling to Trang Province There are many ways to do it. including cars, vans, buses, trains, and airplanes. If coming by van or tour bus You can choose to get off at a stop that is close to the desired port. If coming by train, you can get off at several large stations such as Trang Station and Kantang Station before connecting to the various ports. Currently there are flights from Bangkok. Fly directly to Trang Province. It takes approximately 1 hour 25 minutes and from Trang Airport. There will be vans, minibuses and taxis into the city. Choose to continue your journey.

  • Airplane: Get off at Trang Airport. There are many airlines providing service.
  • Car: Travel from Bangkok It takes about 8-9 hours. The distance is approximately 750 kilometers. The most convenient route is Take Highway 4 (Petchkasem Road) through Nakhon Pathom, Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Ranong, Phang Nga until Trang Province.
  • Public buses: There are many companies providing services. It takes about 10-12 hours.


Flight Info.

Trang Airport (TST) is approximately 30 kilometers from Trang city. Several airlines offer direct flights from Bangkok. It takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. There are also direct flights from other airports in Thailand such as Chiang Mai, Hat Yai, Phuket, Krabi. Airlines that operate to Trang Airport (TST) include:
  • Thai Lion Air
  • Nok Air
  • Air Asia
(Please check your flight again before travel planning)


Overnight

  • Island: There are many resorts and bungalows available.
  • Beach: There are many types of accommodation. From luxury hotels all the way to the guesthouse

Emergency

Hospitals with special clinics for hyperbaric oxygen therapy in Trang Province include:

Watthanapat Hospital, Trang
247/2 Phatthalung Road, Thap Thiang Subdistrict
Muang District, Trang Province 92000
Tel. 0-7520-5555
Emergency call 0-7520-5500, 096-635-3046

https://wattanapat.co.th/hyperbaric-oxygen-therapy-department