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Nakhon Si ThammaratBukit Mertajam

Nakhon Si Thammarat to Bukit Mertajam by bus

Bukit Mertajam lies 346 km (215 mi) south of Nakhon Si Thammarat, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 6 h 27 min including stops, over roughly 422 km (262 mi) of road.

Nakhon Si ThammaratBukit Mertajam

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Nakhon Si ThammaratBukit Mertajam
CountryThailandMalaysia
Population102,152212,329
Elevation8 m (26 ft)27 m (89 ft)
Time nowUTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok)UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur)

Clocks in Bukit Mertajam are 1 h ahead of Nakhon Si Thammarat right now, so a 6 h 27 min journey lands 7 h 27 min later by the destination clock.

What changes when you arrive in Bukit Mertajam

Crossing from Thailand into Malaysia: money changes from the Baht to the Ringgit (MYR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.

Where to book buses from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Bukit Mertajam

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Staying in Bukit Mertajam

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Common questions

How far is Bukit Mertajam from Nakhon Si Thammarat?

346 km (215 mi) in a straight line, south of Nakhon Si Thammarat; by road roughly 422 km (262 mi).

How long does it take to get from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Bukit Mertajam by bus?

About 6 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Nakhon Si Thammarat and Bukit Mertajam?

Bukit Mertajam is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).

What currency do I need in Bukit Mertajam?

The Ringgit (MYR).

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.