Day trip from Hat Yai to Kota Kuala Muda
Kota Kuala Muda lies 158 km (98 mi) south of Hat Yai, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 158 km (98 mi) apart, Kota Kuala Muda is a realistic day trip from Hat Yai: about 2 h 35 min each way by road.
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| Hat Yai | Kota Kuala Muda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 191,696 | 544,984 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Postal codes | 90110 | 08500–08509 |
Clocks in Kota Kuala Muda are 1 h ahead of Hat Yai right now, so a 2 h 35 min journey lands 3 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kota Kuala Muda
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.
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Common questions
How far is Kota Kuala Muda from Hat Yai?
158 km (98 mi) in a straight line, south of Hat Yai; by road roughly 193 km (120 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hat Yai to Kota Kuala Muda by road?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hat Yai and Kota Kuala Muda?
Kota Kuala Muda is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Kota Kuala Muda?
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.