Bangkok to Kota Kuala Muda by bus
Kota Kuala Muda lies 908 km (564 mi) south of Bangkok, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 33 min including stops, over roughly 1,108 km (688 mi) of road.
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| Bangkok | Kota Kuala Muda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 5.1 million | 544,984 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Kota Kuala Muda are 1 h ahead of Bangkok right now, so a 16 h 33 min journey lands 17 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kota Kuala Muda
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.
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Common questions
How far is Kota Kuala Muda from Bangkok?
908 km (564 mi) in a straight line, south of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,108 km (688 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Kota Kuala Muda by bus?
About 16 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Kota Kuala Muda?
Kota Kuala Muda is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Kota Kuala Muda?
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.