Petaling Jaya to Bangkok by train
Bangkok lies 1,190 km (739 mi) north of Petaling Jaya, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 6 min at the speeds typical of Malaysia and Thailand rail, over roughly 1,452 km (902 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Petaling Jaya | Bangkok | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Population | 807,879 | 5.1 million |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Stations on record | Taman Paramount LRT station, Asia Jaya LRT station, Taman Bahagia LRT station | Ratchaprarop Station, Lumphini MRT Station, Bang Sue Junction Railway Station |
Clocks in Bangkok are 1 h behind Petaling Jaya right now, so a 17 h 6 min journey lands only 16 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bangkok
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 trains from Petaling Jaya to Bangkok
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Staying in Bangkok
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Common questions
How far is Bangkok from Petaling Jaya?
1,190 km (739 mi) in a straight line, north of Petaling Jaya; by road roughly 1,452 km (902 mi).
How long does it take to get from Petaling Jaya to Bangkok by train?
About 17 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Petaling Jaya and Bangkok?
Bangkok is 1 h behind at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Asia/Kuala_Lumpur).
What currency do I need in Bangkok?
The Baht (THB).
Where can I stay in Bangkok?
Our booking partner lists 3,590+ places to stay in Bangkok, bookable on this site.
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.