Kuala Lumpur to Lat Phrao by bus
Lat Phrao lies 1,191 km (740 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 1,454 km (903 mi) of road.
| Kuala Lumpur | Lat Phrao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Population | 1.5 million | 122,182 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Postal codes | 50000–60000 | 10230 |
Clocks in Lat Phrao are 1 h behind Kuala Lumpur right now, so a 21 h 38 min journey lands only 20 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Lat Phrao
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 Lat Phrao
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Common questions
How far is Lat Phrao from Kuala Lumpur?
1,191 km (740 mi) in a straight line, north of Kuala Lumpur; by road roughly 1,454 km (903 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Lat Phrao by bus?
About 21 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Lat Phrao?
Lat Phrao is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Lat Phrao?
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.