There are 5 ways to get from George Town Penang to Kota Bharu by plane, car ferry, bus, taxi, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane PEN - KBR
3h 11mRM 281–677Drive 335.6 km
cheapest- Drive from George Town Penang to Kota Bharucar 335.6 km
4h 49mRM 57–82Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Bus Terminal Kota Bharubus Butterworth
8h 46mRM 67–112Car ferry, taxi
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Kota Bharutaxi
5h 19mRM 602–752Bus
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Kota Bharubus
9h 4mRM 78–124
George Town Penang to Kota Bharu by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from George Town Penang to Kota Bharu is to drive which costs RM 55 - RM 85 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from George Town Penang to Kota Bharu is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs RM 280 - RM 700.
No, there is no direct bus from George Town Penang to Kota Bharu. However, there are services departing from Terminal Komtar and arriving at Terminal Kota Bharu via Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
The distance between George Town Penang and Kota Bharu is 275 km. The road distance is 335.6 km.
The best way to get from George Town Penang to Kota Bharu without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 8h 46m and costs RM 65 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from George Town Penang to Kota Bharu, including transfers.
George Town Penang to Kota Bharu bus services, operated by Ekspres Mutiara, depart from Sungai Nibong station.
The best way to get from George Town Penang to Kota Bharu is to fly which takes 3h 11m and costs RM 280 - RM 700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 75 - RM 130 and takes 9h 4m.
George Town Penang to Kota Bharu bus services, operated by Ekspres Mutiara, arrive at Terminal Kota Bharu station.
Yes, the driving distance between George Town Penang to Kota Bharu is 336 km. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from George Town Penang to Kota Bharu.
What companies run services between George Town Penang, Malaysia and Kota Bharu, Malaysia?
Firefly flies from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) once daily. Alternatively, 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.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 170–550
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- ekspresperdana.com.my
Bus from Butterworth to Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35–100
- Website
- https://www.ekspresperdana.com.my/
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- [email protected]
- Website
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Butterworth to Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 65–110
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Kota Bharu
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 75–120
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Estimated price
- RM 600–750
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
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