Kota Bharu to Hat Yai by bus
Hat Yai lies 219 km (136 mi) north-west of Kota Bharu, -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.
| Kota Bharu | Hat Yai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Population | 568,900 | 191,696 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Postal codes | 15000–16150 | 90110 |
Clocks in Hat Yai are 1 h behind Kota Bharu right now, so a 4 h 10 min journey lands only 3 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hat Yai
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.
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Staying in Hat Yai
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Common questions
How far is Hat Yai from Kota Bharu?
219 km (136 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kota Bharu; by road roughly 267 km (166 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kota Bharu to Hat Yai 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 Kota Bharu and Hat Yai?
Hat Yai is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Hat Yai?
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.