Driving from Bangkok to Kota Damansara
Kota Damansara lies 1,185 km (736 mi) south of Bangkok, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 18 h 4 min without stops, over roughly 1,445 km (898 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Bangkok | Kota Damansara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 5.1 million | 500,000 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Kota Damansara are 1 h ahead of Bangkok right now, so a 18 h 4 min journey lands 19 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kota Damansara
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 car hire from Bangkok to Kota Damansara
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Staying in Kota Damansara
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Kota Damansara. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 6.9 out of 10. Guests have left 3,583 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kota Damansara from Bangkok?
1,185 km (736 mi) in a straight line, south of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,445 km (898 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Kota Damansara by car?
About 18 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Kota Damansara?
Kota Damansara is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Kota Damansara?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Kota Damansara?
Our booking partner lists 17 places to stay in Kota Damansara, bookable on this site.
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.