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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Kota Bharuby train, plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. MRT to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Pasar Seni to Kwasa Sentraltrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane SZB - KBR
    3h 20m
    RM 181–395

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Gemastrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Gemas to Wakaf Bharutrain train Ert
    15h 58m
    RM 16–88

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tesco Kota Bharubus bus
    9h 12m
    RM 90–150

  4. Drive 427.9 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharucar car 427.9 km
    6h 14m
    RM 72–104

  5. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane KUL - KBR
    3h 56m
    RM 125–480

  6. Bus via Masjid Jamek

    1. Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Bus Terminal Kota Bharubus bus TBS Kuala Lumpur
    10h 28m
    RM 42–142

Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu by subway and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration10h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRM 42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 384.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 20m

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

Ekspres Mutiara operates a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tesco Kota Bharu every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 90–150 and the journey takes 9h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kl Sentral to Wakaf Bharu via Gemas in around 15h 58m.

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