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How to get fromGeorge Town to Kota Bharuby plane, car ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Kota Bharu by plane, car ferry, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane PEN - KBR
    3h 6m
    RM 271–626

  2. Drive 335 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from George Town to Kota Bharucar car 335 km
    4h 49m
    RM 57–82

  3. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Bus Terminal Kota Bharubus bus Butterworth
    8h 24m
    RM 67–112

  4. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Kota Bharutaxi taxi
    4h 56m
    RM 602–752

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Kota Bharubus bus
    9h 4m
    RM 78–124

George Town to Kota Bharu by car ferry and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
TicketRM 67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between George Town, 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.

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