Surat Thani to Alor Setar by bus
Alor Setar lies 354 km (220 mi) south of Surat Thani, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 6 h 36 min including stops, over roughly 432 km (269 mi) of road.
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| Surat Thani | Alor Setar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 132,040 | 417,800 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 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 Surat Thani right now, so a 6 h 36 min journey lands 7 h 36 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 Surat Thani 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 Surat Thani?
354 km (220 mi) in a straight line, south of Surat Thani; by road roughly 432 km (269 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Alor Setar by bus?
About 6 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surat Thani 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.