There are 6 ways to get from JB Sentral to Kota Bharu by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Senai International Airport
best- Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane JHB - KBR
4h 13mRM 194–672Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jb Sentral to Pasir Mastrain Ert
16h 7mRM 22–86Bus
- Take the bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharubus
13h 3mRM 78–214Drive 676.2 km
- Drive from JB Sentral to Kota Bharucar 676.2 km
8h 54mRM 266–385Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
- Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane SIN - KBR
6h 11mRM 305–684Bus via Kota Tinggi
- Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus T10
- Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Kota Bharubus
13h 28mRM 71–97
JB Sentral to Kota Bharu by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from JB Sentral to Kota Bharu is to train which costs RM 22 - RM 90 and takes 16h 7m.
The fastest way to get from JB Sentral to Kota Bharu is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs RM 190 - RM 700.
No, there is no direct bus from JB Sentral to Kota Bharu. However, there are services departing from JB Sentral and arriving at Kota Bharu via Johor Bahru. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from JB Sentral to Kota Bharu. However, there are services departing from Jb Sentral and arriving at Pasir Mas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 7m.
The distance between JB Sentral and Kota Bharu is 578 km. The road distance is 676.2 km.
The best way to get from JB Sentral to Kota Bharu without a car is to bus which takes 13h 3m and costs RM 75 - RM 220.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from JB Sentral to Kota Bharu, including transfers.
JB Sentral to Kota Bharu bus services, operated by KKKL Express, depart from Johor Bahru station.
JB Sentral to Kota Bharu train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Jb Sentral station.
The best way to get from JB Sentral to Kota Bharu is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs RM 190 - RM 700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 75 - RM 220 and takes 13h 3m, you could also train, which costs RM 22 - RM 90 and takes 16h 7m.
What companies run services between JB Sentral, Malaysia and Kota Bharu, Malaysia?
AirAsia flies from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) twice daily. Alternatively, KKKL Express operates a bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu once daily. Tickets cost RM 120–160 and the journey takes 11h 50m. Ekspres Perdana also services this route once daily.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Senai International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 180–650
Flights from Senai International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–650
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 300–1,700
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 190–460
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 380–1,000
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 380–1,000
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Jb Sentral to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 16–75
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 16–23
- Express
- RM 50–75
- Phone
- 012-708 2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- kkklexpress.com
Bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 120–160
- Schedules at
- kkklexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 75–210
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
- Phone
- +65 6295 9009
- [email protected]
- Website
- transtar.travel
Bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 15–70
- Schedules at
- transtar.travel
- Phone
- +60 7 360 2244
- [email protected]
- Website
- Causeway Link
Bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 15–22
- Schedules at
- Causeway Link
- Phone
- 017-6592527
- [email protected]
- Website
- Transnasional
Bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Kota Bharu
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 4m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 55–75
- Website
- Transnasional
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Booking & Getting There
JB Sentral to Kota Bharu bus services, operated by KKKL Express, arrive at Kota Bharu station.
JB Sentral to Kota Bharu train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Pasir Mas station.
Yes, the driving distance between JB Sentral to Kota Bharu is 676 km. It takes approximately 8h 54m to drive from JB Sentral to Kota Bharu.
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