Driving from Alor Setar to Surat Thani
Surat Thani lies 354 km (220 mi) north of Alor Setar, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 24 min without stops, over roughly 432 km (269 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Alor Setar | Surat Thani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Population | 417,800 | 132,040 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
Clocks in Surat Thani are 1 h behind Alor Setar right now, so a 5 h 24 min journey lands only 4 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Surat Thani
Crossing from Malaysia into Thailand: money changes from the Ringgit to the Baht (THB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
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Staying in Surat Thani
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Common questions
How far is Surat Thani from Alor Setar?
354 km (220 mi) in a straight line, north of Alor Setar; by road roughly 432 km (269 mi).
How long does it take to get from Alor Setar to Surat Thani by car?
About 5 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Alor Setar and Surat Thani?
Surat Thani is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Surat Thani?
The Baht (THB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.