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How to get fromJB Sentral to Kota Bharuby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from JB Sentral to Kota Bharu by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Senai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane JHB - KBR
    3h 4m
    RM 207–684

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Wakaf Bharutrain train Ert
    15h 35m
    RM 16–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharubus bus
    13h 3m
    RM 78–214

  4. Drive  676.1 km

    1. Drive from JB Sentral to Kota Bharucar car 676.1 km
    8h 54m
    RM 115–166

  5. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane SIN - KBR
    5h 3m
    RM 378–697

  6. Bus via Kota Tinggi

    1. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus bus T10
    2. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Kota Bharubus bus
    13h 28m
    RM 71–97

JB Sentral to Kota Bharu by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
TicketRM 78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 565.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 4m

What companies run services between JB Sentral, Malaysia and Kota Bharu, Malaysia?

AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) 3 times a day. 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.

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