Driving from Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thani
Surat Thani lies 716 km (445 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 10 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 873 km (543 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Kuala Lumpur | Surat Thani | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Population | 1.5 million | 132,040 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
Clocks in Surat Thani are 1 h behind Kuala Lumpur right now, so a 10 h 55 min journey lands only 9 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Surat Thani
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 Surat Thani
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Common questions
How far is Surat Thani from Kuala Lumpur?
716 km (445 mi) in a straight line, north of Kuala Lumpur; by road roughly 873 km (543 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thani by car?
About 10 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Surat Thani?
Surat Thani is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Surat Thani?
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.