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How to get fromKota Bharu to George Townby plane, bus, car ferry, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KBR - PEN
    2h 25m
    RM 272–627

  2. Drive 335 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kota Bharu to George Towncar car 335 km
    4h 48m
    RM 57–82

  3. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Butterworthbus bus Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 47m
    RM 70–104

  4. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kota Bharu to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 54m
    RM 607–717

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Sungai Nibongbus bus
    8h 28m
    RM 71–109

Kota Bharu to George Town by bus and car ferry

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRM 70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 276.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 25m

What companies run services between Kota Bharu, Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?

Firefly flies from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Penang International Airport (PEN) once daily. Alternatively, Ekspres Mutiara operates a bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Sungai Nibong twice daily. Tickets cost RM 70–110 and the journey takes 7h 14m.

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