Bangkok to Cheras by train
Cheras lies 1,191 km (740 mi) south of Bangkok, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 8 min at the speeds typical of Thailand and Malaysia rail, over roughly 1,454 km (903 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bangkok | Cheras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 5.1 million | 135,823 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 60 m (197 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | Ratchaprarop Station, Lumphini MRT Station, Bang Sue Junction Railway Station | Batu 11 Cheras MRT station |
Clocks in Cheras are 1 h ahead of Bangkok right now, so a 17 h 8 min journey lands 18 h 8 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cheras
Crossing from Thailand into Malaysia: money changes from the Baht to the Ringgit (MYR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book trains from Bangkok to Cheras
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Staying in Cheras
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Common questions
How far is Cheras from Bangkok?
1,191 km (740 mi) in a straight line, south of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,454 km (903 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Cheras by train?
About 17 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Cheras?
Cheras is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Cheras?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.