Driving from Surat Thani to Butterworth
Butterworth lies 431 km (268 mi) south of Surat Thani, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 35 min without stops, over roughly 526 km (327 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Surat Thani | Butterworth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 132,040 | 107,591 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 6 m (20 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Butterworth are 1 h ahead of Surat Thani right now, so a 6 h 35 min journey lands 7 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Butterworth
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 car hire from Surat Thani to Butterworth
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Staying in Butterworth
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Common questions
How far is Butterworth from Surat Thani?
431 km (268 mi) in a straight line, south of Surat Thani; by road roughly 526 km (327 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Butterworth by car?
About 6 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surat Thani and Butterworth?
Butterworth is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Butterworth?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.