Bangkok to Punggol by train
Punggol lies 1,422 km (884 mi) south of Bangkok, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 27 min at the speeds typical of Thailand and Singapore rail, over roughly 1,735 km (1,078 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bangkok | Punggol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Singapore |
| Population | 5.1 million | 204,150 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) |
| Stations on record | Ratchaprarop Station, Lumphini MRT Station, Bang Sue Junction Railway Station | Riviera LRT station, Oasis LRT station, Kadaloor LRT station |
Clocks in Punggol are 1 h ahead of Bangkok right now, so a 20 h 27 min journey lands 21 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Punggol
Crossing from Thailand into Singapore: money changes from the Baht to the Dollar (SGD); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +65; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25267554 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book trains from Bangkok to Punggol
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Staying in Punggol
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Common questions
How far is Punggol from Bangkok?
1,422 km (884 mi) in a straight line, south of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,735 km (1,078 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Punggol by train?
About 20 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Punggol?
Punggol is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Singapore against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Punggol?
The Dollar (SGD).
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.