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Kuala Lumpur to Si Maha Phot by bus

Si Maha Phot lies 1,204 km (748 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 21 h 51 min including stops, over roughly 1,469 km (913 mi) of road.

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Kuala LumpurSi Maha Phot
CountryMalaysiaThailand
Population1.5 million100,563
Elevation56 m (184 ft)11 m (36 ft)
Time nowUTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok)
Postal codes50000–6000025140

Clocks in Si Maha Phot are 1 h behind Kuala Lumpur right now, so a 21 h 51 min journey lands only 20 h 51 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Si Maha Phot

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.

Where to book buses from Kuala Lumpur to Si Maha Phot

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Staying in Si Maha Phot

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Common questions

How far is Si Maha Phot from Kuala Lumpur?

1,204 km (748 mi) in a straight line, north of Kuala Lumpur; by road roughly 1,469 km (913 mi).

How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Si Maha Phot by bus?

About 21 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Si Maha Phot?

Si Maha Phot is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).

What currency do I need in Si Maha Phot?

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.