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Bukit MertajamNakhon Si Thammarat

Bukit Mertajam to Nakhon Si Thammarat by bus

Nakhon Si Thammarat lies 346 km (215 mi) north of Bukit Mertajam, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 6 h 27 min including stops, over roughly 422 km (262 mi) of road.

Bukit MertajamNakhon Si Thammarat

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Bukit MertajamNakhon Si Thammarat
CountryMalaysiaThailand
Population212,329102,152
Elevation27 m (89 ft)8 m (26 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok)

Clocks in Nakhon Si Thammarat are 1 h behind Bukit Mertajam right now, so a 6 h 27 min journey lands only 5 h 27 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Nakhon Si Thammarat

Crossing from Malaysia into Thailand: money changes from the Ringgit to the Baht (THB); sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.

Where to book buses from Bukit Mertajam to Nakhon Si Thammarat

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Staying in Nakhon Si Thammarat

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Common questions

How far is Nakhon Si Thammarat from Bukit Mertajam?

346 km (215 mi) in a straight line, north of Bukit Mertajam; by road roughly 422 km (262 mi).

How long does it take to get from Bukit Mertajam to Nakhon Si Thammarat by bus?

About 6 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Bukit Mertajam and Nakhon Si Thammarat?

Nakhon Si Thammarat is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).

What currency do I need in Nakhon Si Thammarat?

The Baht (THB).

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.