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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Penang to Kota Bharu

Composite routes from Penang to Kota Bharu

Cheapest
4 h 55 min
Car
338 km.
from $18
Fastest
1 h
Plane

Transport providers

Airlines

Firefly

Website:
fireflyz.com.my/
Plane from Penang International Airport to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$42.05–$140.16

Bus operators

Ekspres Mutiara

Phone:
(09) 774 2655
Email:
Website:
e-mutiara.com.my/
Bus from Butterworth to Bus
Ave. Duration:
7h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$11.47
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal
Ave. Duration:
7h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$12.74

Ekspres Perdana

Phone:
+609-765 6000
Email:
Website:
ekspresperdana.com.my/
Bus from Butterworth to Bus
Ave. Duration:
7h 4m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.94
Bus from Sungai Petani to Bus
Ave. Duration:
6h 58m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.51

Other operators

Penang Port

Website:
penangport.com.my/Services/Ferry-Services
Other from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Penang to Kota Bharu?

The cheapest way to get from Penang to Kota Bharu is to car ferry and bus via Sungai Petani which costs $8.26 - $8.70 and takes 9h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penang to Kota Bharu?

The fastest way to get from Penang to Kota Bharu is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs $30.43 - $86.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Penang and Kota Bharu?

No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Kota Bharu. However, there are services departing from Lebuh Carnavon and arriving at Terminal Kota Bharu via Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Penang to Kota Bharu?

The distance between Penang and Kota Bharu is 254 km. The road distance is 344.3 km.

How do I travel from Penang to Kota Bharu without a car?

The best way to get from Penang to Kota Bharu without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 8h 24m and costs $7.07 - $10.33 .

How long does it take to get from Penang to Kota Bharu?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Penang to Kota Bharu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penang to Kota Bharu bus from?

Penang to Kota Bharu bus services, operated by Ekspres Mutiara, depart from Sungai Nibong station.

Bus or fly from Penang to Kota Bharu?

The best way to get from Penang to Kota Bharu is to fly which takes 1h 9m and costs $30.43 - $86.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7.61 - $11.96 and takes 9h 7m.

Where does the Penang to Kota Bharu bus arrive?

Penang to Kota Bharu bus services, operated by Ekspres Mutiara, arrive at Terminal Kota Bharu station.

Can I drive from Penang to Kota Bharu?

Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Kota Bharu is 344 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Penang to Kota Bharu.

Where can I stay near Kota Bharu?

There are 800+ hotels available in Kota Bharu. Prices start at $15.52 per night.
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