Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu Bus

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Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu Route Summary

Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 28 daily bus departures available, including 26 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Kuala Lumpur bus station at 09:00h, arriving at Kota Bharu bus station at 19:16h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:15h, arriving at 09:31h the following day.
Departure station and country Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Arrival station and country Kota Bharu, Malaysia
Travel Distance 273 mi
Average Trip Duration 06h 12min
Total Departures 28
Popular Operators Ekspres Mutiara, Mara Liner
Lowest Price $9
Transportation Options Bus, Plane


Getting from Kuala Lumpur and Kota Bharu by bus

The shortest travel distance between Kuala Lumpur and Kota Bharu is 273 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 22:00 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 Kota Bharu earlier, there are 26 night buses from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu. The overnight buses depart between and 23:15 and arrive between 00:16 and 09:31 the same day.

Bus companies operating the Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu 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.

Ekspres Mutiara
Mara Liner
Pancaran Matahari
My Xpress
Darul Naim Express

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Kuala Lumpur or Kota Bharu bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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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: $9 (One-Way) or $18 (Return).

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