Rome2Rio

How to get fromMedan to Kota Bharuby train, plane, ferry, or bus

Find Transport to Kota Bharu

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Medan to Kota Bharu by train, plane, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane KNO - KBR
    8h 17m
    RM 287–1,137

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Batu Amparferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Pasir Gudangferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Pasir Gudang to Bus Terminal Kota Bharubus bus
    39h 36m
    RM 219–406

  3. Ferry, bus via Kuala Kangsar

    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Grantral Mall to Kuala Kangsarbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Kota Bharubus bus
    41h 22m
    RM 456–735

  4. Ferry, bus via Ipoh

    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Singapore Golden Mile Complex to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Bus Terminal Kota Bharubus bus
    41h 54m
    RM 426–720

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration3h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRM 263Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Medan to Kota Bharu.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 521.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Kota Bharu, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Kota Bharu. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), then take the taxi to Kota Bharu. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Bus Terminal Kota Bharu via Belawan, Batu Ampar, Batam Centre, Pasir Gudang, and Pasir Gudang in around 39h 36m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Best ways to travel around Australia, How to get from JFK to New York City, and Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe - to help you get the most out of your next trip.