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How to get fromKota Bharu to Kuala Lumpurby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane KBR - SZB
    2h 39m
    RM 181–398

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wakaf Bharu to Gemastrain train Ert
    2. Take the train from Gemas to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    15h 57m
    RM 16–87

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tesco Kota Bharu to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    9h 11m
    RM 95–150

  4. Drive 429 km

    1. Drive from Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpurcar car 429 km
    6h 13m
    RM 72–104

  5. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane KBR - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    3h 8m
    RM 122–481

  6. Bus via Masjid Jamek

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to TBS Kuala Lumpurbus bus Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
    9h 29m
    RM 45–139

Kota Bharu to Kuala Lumpur by bus and subway

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration9h 29mAverage Duration
TicketRM 45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 381.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Kota Bharu, Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

Malindo Airways and Firefly fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Ekspres Mutiara operates a bus from Tesco Kota Bharu to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 95–150 and the journey takes 9h 11m.

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