Driving from Hat Yai to Kulim
Kulim lies 183 km (114 mi) south of Hat Yai, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 47 min without stops, over roughly 223 km (139 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Hat Yai | Kulim | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 191,696 | 170,889 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 54 m (177 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Postal codes | 90110 | 09000–09020 |
Clocks in Kulim are 1 h ahead of Hat Yai right now, so a 2 h 47 min journey lands 3 h 47 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kulim
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 car hire from Hat Yai to Kulim
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Staying in Kulim
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Common questions
How far is Kulim from Hat Yai?
183 km (114 mi) in a straight line, south of Hat Yai; by road roughly 223 km (139 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hat Yai to Kulim by car?
About 2 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hat Yai and Kulim?
Kulim is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Kulim?
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.