The average bus between Kota Bharu and Balik Pulau takes 9h 14m and the fastest bus takes 8h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kota Bharu to Balik Pulau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Kota Bharu and Balik Pulau. The earliest departure is at 10:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kota Bharu is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Balik Pulau at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Sungai Nibong and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Kota Bharu to Balik Pulau. However, there are services departing from Kota Bharu station and arriving at Balik Pulau station via Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
Kota Bharu to Balik Pulau bus services, operated by Ekspres Mutiara, depart from Terminal Kota Bharu station.
Kota Bharu to Balik Pulau bus services, operated by Ekspres Mutiara, arrive at Sungai Nibong station.
The distance between Kota Bharu and Balik Pulau is 238.2 km. The road distance is 357 km.
Ekspres Mutiara operates a bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Sungai Nibong twice daily. Tickets cost RM 70–110 and the journey takes 7h 14m.