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Hi Lia
It's probably a little bit late to answer you but I hope this could help futur travellers
We ( 2 pax ) went directly from Siem Reap to Koh Chang after booking a private transfer between Siem reap to Koh Chang. That was very convenient and we didn 't have to worry about scam or boarding the wrong ferry ; We had to change car at the cambodian border for a Thai car but that was easy . we have been pick up directly at our hotel in Siem Reap and dropp off at the end of the day at our hotel in ko chang at klong prao beach ; Early in the morning we were able enjoy the beach and relax after our journey to cambodia
You can get information on the baan zen web site ( dedicated to yoga courses ) http://www.baanzen.com/privatetransferrates.aspx

The road between Siem reap and Poipet is now in good shape so the journey is easier than it used to be a few years ago ( according to what could be read in some forum )
Have a nice trip ; Enjoy the Koh Chang ! If you can ,take a boat to Koh Mak or koh kood !!

Hi Stacks
If you plan to come to koh chang using a private car between Siem Reap to koh chang - as we did - your travelling time should be more or less :

Siem Reap Hotel to the border = Around 3.5 - 4 hours
Border crossing at Aranyapraphet border = Around 1 hour ( Custom formalities / Change of car on the thai side
Thai Border to Koh Chang Ferry = Around 3.5 - 4 hours
Ferry including waiting time for ferry = Around 1 hour ( the crossing it self is 30 minutes )
From ferry pier to your hotel on Koh Chang = Around 20-30 minutes.depending of where your hotel is located on the island

Total travelling time is around 9-10 hours
which means if you leave Siem reap early ( 7 am ) you could be at your hotel in koh chang around 5 pm just in time for the sunset and the "happy hour " at the bar ;-))