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Trip Overview

The average bus between Kota Bharu and Penang takes 8h 46m and the fastest bus takes 8h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kota Bharu to Penang. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 46m
Duration
342 km
Distance
RM 105
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Kota Bharu to Penang bus times

Buses run twice daily between Kota Bharu and Penang. 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 Penang at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Sungai Nibong and take an average of 8h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Ekspres MutiaraRapid Penang9h 1m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Ekspres MutiaraRapid Penang9h 1m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Ekspres MutiaraRapid Penang9h 1m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Ekspres MutiaraRapid Penang8h 46m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Ekspres MutiaraRapid Penang9h 1m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Ekspres MutiaraRapid Penang8h 46m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Ekspres MutiaraRapid Penang8h 48m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Ekspres MutiaraRapid Penang8h 6m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Ekspres MutiaraRapid Penang8h 48m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Ekspres MutiaraRapid Penang8h 6m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Ekspres MutiaraRapid Penang9h 1m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Ekspres MutiaraRapid Penang8h 46m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 341.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 46m

What companies run services between Kota Bharu, Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

Ekspres Mutiara operates a bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Sungai Nibong twice daily. Tickets cost RM 85–150 and the journey takes 7h 14m.

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