Paya Terubong to Hat Yai by bus
Hat Yai lies 183 km (114 mi) north of Paya Terubong, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 3 h 32 min including stops, over roughly 223 km (139 mi) of road.
| Paya Terubong | Hat Yai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Population | 226,712 | 191,696 |
| Elevation | 156 m (512 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
Clocks in Hat Yai are 1 h behind Paya Terubong right now, so a 3 h 32 min journey lands only 2 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hat Yai
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 Hat Yai
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Common questions
How far is Hat Yai from Paya Terubong?
183 km (114 mi) in a straight line, north of Paya Terubong; by road roughly 223 km (139 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paya Terubong to Hat Yai by bus?
About 3 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paya Terubong and Hat Yai?
Hat Yai is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Hat Yai?
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.