Butterworth to Surat Thani by bus
Surat Thani lies 431 km (268 mi) north of Butterworth, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 59 min including stops, over roughly 526 km (327 mi) of road.
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| Butterworth | Surat Thani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Population | 107,591 | 132,040 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
Clocks in Surat Thani are 1 h behind Butterworth right now, so a 7 h 59 min journey lands only 6 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Surat Thani
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.
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Staying in Surat Thani
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Common questions
How far is Surat Thani from Butterworth?
431 km (268 mi) in a straight line, north of Butterworth; by road roughly 526 km (327 mi).
How long does it take to get from Butterworth to Surat Thani by bus?
About 7 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Butterworth and Surat Thani?
Surat Thani is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Surat Thani?
The Baht (THB).
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.