Hat Yai to George Town by bus
George Town lies 178 km (111 mi) south of Hat Yai, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 27 min including stops, over roughly 217 km (135 mi) of road.
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| Hat Yai | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 191,696 | 158,336 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in George Town are 1 h ahead of Hat Yai right now, so a 3 h 27 min journey lands 4 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in George Town
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 Hat Yai to George Town
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Staying in George Town
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Common questions
How far is George Town from Hat Yai?
178 km (111 mi) in a straight line, south of Hat Yai; by road roughly 217 km (135 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hat Yai to George Town by bus?
About 3 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hat Yai and George Town?
George Town is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in George Town?
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.