Kuala Lumpur to Rayong by bus
Rayong lies 1,062 km (660 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 1,295 km (805 mi) of road.
| Kuala Lumpur | Rayong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Population | 1.5 million | 106,737 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
Clocks in Rayong are 1 h behind Kuala Lumpur right now, so a 19 h 18 min journey lands only 18 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Rayong
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 Rayong
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Common questions
How far is Rayong from Kuala Lumpur?
1,062 km (660 mi) in a straight line, north of Kuala Lumpur; by road roughly 1,295 km (805 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Rayong by bus?
About 19 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Rayong?
Rayong is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Rayong?
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.