Ipoh to Kota Bharu Bus

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Ipoh to Kota Bharu Route Summary

Ipoh to Kota Bharu bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 3 daily bus departures available, including 3 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Ipoh bus station at 10:30h, arriving at Kota Bharu bus station at 16:39h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 04:39h the following day.
Departure station and country Ipoh, Malaysia
Arrival station and country Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Travel Distance 214 mi
Average Trip Duration 04h 04min
Total Departures 3
Popular Operators Ekspres Mutiara, Queen Express
Lowest Price $8
Transportation Options Bus


Getting from Ipoh and Kota Bharu by bus

The shortest travel distance between Ipoh and Kota Bharu is 214 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 22:30 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 06:09h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Kota Bharu earlier, there are 3 night buses from Ipoh to Kota Bharu. The overnight buses depart between and 22:30 and arrive between 04:09 and 04:39 the same day. Since the travel time between the two stations is 05:31, all bus departures for this route are overnight. You can see some of them below.

Bus companies operating the Ipoh to Kota Bharu route

There is a total of 5 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Ekspres Mutiara
Ekspres Perdana
Ekspres Mutiara

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Ipoh or Kota Bharu bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Ipoh

You can see information about the departure station and stops Ipoh here

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  Kota Bharu

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Kota Bharu here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $8 (One-Way) or $16 (Return).

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