Hat Yai to Kota Bharu by bus
Kota Bharu lies 219 km (136 mi) south-east of Hat Yai, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 10 min including stops, over roughly 267 km (166 mi) of road.
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| Hat Yai | Kota Bharu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 191,696 | 568,900 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Postal codes | 90110 | 15000–16150 |
Clocks in Kota Bharu are 1 h ahead of Hat Yai right now, so a 4 h 10 min journey lands 5 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kota Bharu
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 Kota Bharu
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Staying in Kota Bharu
Our booking partner lists 592 places to stay in Kota Bharu. Of the 312 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (132), and 1 are five-star. Across 154 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 46,889 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kota Bharu from Hat Yai?
219 km (136 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Hat Yai; by road roughly 267 km (166 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hat Yai to Kota Bharu by bus?
About 4 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hat Yai and Kota Bharu?
Kota Bharu is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Kota Bharu?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Kota Bharu?
Our booking partner lists 592 places to stay in Kota Bharu, 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.