Driving from George Town to Surat Thani
Surat Thani lies 429 km (267 mi) north of George Town, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 33 min without stops, over roughly 524 km (325 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| George Town | Surat Thani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Population | 158,336 | 132,040 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
Clocks in Surat Thani are 1 h behind George Town right now, so a 6 h 33 min journey lands only 5 h 33 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.
Where to book car hire from George Town to Surat Thani
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Staying in Surat Thani
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Common questions
How far is Surat Thani from George Town?
429 km (267 mi) in a straight line, north of George Town; by road roughly 524 km (325 mi).
How long does it take to get from George Town to Surat Thani by car?
About 6 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between George Town 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.