Bangkok to Sungai Buloh by train
Sungai Buloh lies 1,178 km (732 mi) south of Bangkok, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 56 min at the speeds typical of Thailand and Malaysia rail, over roughly 1,437 km (893 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Bangkok | Sungai Buloh | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 5.1 million | 222,858 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 50 m (164 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 | Sungai Buloh station |
Clocks in Sungai Buloh are 1 h ahead of Bangkok right now, so a 16 h 56 min journey lands 17 h 56 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sungai Buloh
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 Sungai Buloh from Bangkok?
1,178 km (732 mi) in a straight line, south of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,437 km (893 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Sungai Buloh by train?
About 16 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Sungai Buloh?
Sungai Buloh is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Sungai Buloh?
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.