Shah Alam to Bangkok by train
Bangkok lies 1,192 km (741 mi) north of Shah Alam, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 17 h 8 min at the speeds typical of Malaysia and Thailand rail, over roughly 1,454 km (903 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Shah Alam | Bangkok | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Thailand |
| Population | 740,750 | 5.1 million |
| Elevation | 53 m (174 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Stations on record | Shah Alam Komuter station, Alam Megah LRT station, Subang Alam LRT station | Ratchaprarop Station, Lumphini MRT Station, Bang Sue Junction Railway Station |
Clocks in Bangkok are 1 h behind Shah Alam right now, so a 17 h 8 min journey lands only 16 h 8 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 Shah Alam to Bangkok
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Staying in Bangkok
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Common questions
How far is Bangkok from Shah Alam?
1,192 km (741 mi) in a straight line, north of Shah Alam; by road roughly 1,454 km (903 mi).
How long does it take to get from Shah Alam to Bangkok by train?
About 17 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Shah Alam 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?
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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.