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.
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.
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No, there is no direct bus from Kota Bharu to Penang. However, there are services departing from Kota Bharu station and arriving at Penang station via Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
Kota Bharu to Penang bus services, operated by Ekspres Mutiara, depart from Terminal Kota Bharu station.
Kota Bharu to Penang bus services, operated by Ekspres Mutiara, arrive at Sungai Nibong station.
Book your Kota Bharu to Penang bus tickets online with Ekspres Mutiara and Rapid Penang.
The distance between Kota Bharu and Penang is 225.9 km. The road distance is 342 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.
