Surat Thani to Paya Terubong by bus
Paya Terubong lies 432 km (268 mi) south of Surat Thani, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h including stops, over roughly 527 km (327 mi) of road.
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| Surat Thani | Paya Terubong | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 132,040 | 226,712 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 156 m (512 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Clocks in Paya Terubong are 1 h ahead of Surat Thani right now, so a 8 h journey lands 9 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Paya Terubong
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.
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Staying in Paya Terubong
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Common questions
How far is Paya Terubong from Surat Thani?
432 km (268 mi) in a straight line, south of Surat Thani; by road roughly 527 km (327 mi).
How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Paya Terubong by bus?
About 8 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Surat Thani and Paya Terubong?
Paya Terubong is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Paya Terubong?
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.