Bangkok to Alor Setar by bus
Alor Setar lies 849 km (527 mi) south of Bangkok, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 29 min including stops, over roughly 1,036 km (644 mi) of road.
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| Bangkok | Alor Setar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 5.1 million | 417,800 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Alor Setar are 1 h ahead of Bangkok right now, so a 15 h 29 min journey lands 16 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Alor Setar
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 buses from Bangkok to Alor Setar
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Staying in Alor Setar
Our booking partner lists 224 places to stay in Alor Setar. Of the 118 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (49). Across 55 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 26,257 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Alor Setar from Bangkok?
849 km (527 mi) in a straight line, south of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,036 km (644 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Alor Setar by bus?
About 15 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Alor Setar?
Alor Setar is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Alor Setar?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Alor Setar?
Our booking partner lists 224 places to stay in Alor Setar, 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.