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Driving from Hat Yai to Surat Thani

Surat Thani lies 268 km (167 mi) north-west of Hat Yai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 4 h 6 min without stops, over roughly 327 km (203 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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Hat YaiSurat Thani
CountryThailandThailand
Population191,696132,040
Elevation12 m (39 ft)10 m (33 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok)UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok)

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Staying in Surat Thani

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Common questions

How far is Surat Thani from Hat Yai?

268 km (167 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Hat Yai; by road roughly 327 km (203 mi).

How long does it take to get from Hat Yai to Surat Thani by car?

About 4 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Hat Yai and Surat Thani?

No, both are on Asia/Bangkok at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.