Bangkok to Shah Alam by train
Shah Alam lies 1,192 km (741 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 | Shah Alam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 5.1 million | 740,750 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 53 m (174 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 | Shah Alam Komuter station, Alam Megah LRT station, Subang Alam LRT station |
Clocks in Shah Alam 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 Shah Alam
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 Shah Alam
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Staying in Shah Alam
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Shah Alam. Of the 361 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (164), and 6 are five-star. Across 149 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 58,091 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Shah Alam from Bangkok?
1,192 km (741 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 Shah Alam 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 Shah Alam?
Shah Alam is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Shah Alam?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Shah Alam?
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Shah Alam, 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.