Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 24 daily bus departures available, including 19 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Kota Bharu bus station at 08:00h, arriving at Kuala Lumpur bus station at 18:25h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 08:46h the following day.
Departure station and country
Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Arrival station and country
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Travel Distance
273 mi
Average Trip Duration
06h 12min
Total Departures
24
Popular Operators
Ekspres Mutiara, Mara Liner
Lowest Price
$9
Transportation Options
Bus, Plane
Table Of Contents
Getting from Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur by bus
The shortest travel distance between Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur is 273 mi.
The fastest bus which departs at 21:15 has a travel time of h.
The longest travel time on the route is 10:25h.
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 Kuala Lumpur earlier, there
are 19 night buses from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur.
The overnight buses depart between and 22:30 and arrive between 00:16 and 08:46
the same day.
Bus companies operating the Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur route
There is a total of 8 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.
For more details about Kota Bharu or Kuala Lumpur bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
Kota Bharu
You can see information about the departure station and stops Kota Bharu here
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