The average bus between Penang and Kota Bharu takes 8h 2m and the fastest bus takes 7h 57m. The bus service runs several times per day from Penang to Kota Bharu. 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 Penang and Kota Bharu. The earliest departure is at 8:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penang is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Kota Bharu at 4:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Kota Bharu. However, there are services departing from Penang station and arriving at Kota Bharu station via Terminal Kota Bharu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Penang to Kota Bharu bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Sungai Nibong station.
Penang to Kota Bharu bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at Terminal Kota Bharu station.
Book your Penang to Kota Bharu bus tickets online with Rapid Penang and Ekspres Mutiara.
The distance between Penang and Kota Bharu is 225.9 km. The road distance is 382 km.
Ekspres Mutiara operates a bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Kota Bharu twice daily. Tickets cost RM 75–120 and the journey takes 7h 16m.
