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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kota Bharu to Arau

Composite routes from Kota Bharu to Arau

Cheapest
4 h 52 min
Car
325 km.
from $17
Fastest
59 min
Plane
Other
7 h 2 min
220 km.
from $44.67

Transport providers

Airlines

Malindo Airways

Website:
malindoair.com/
Plane from Sultan Ismail Petra to Alor
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$47.14–$152.90

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Sultan Ismail Petra to Alor
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.95–$127.41

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Sultan Ismail Petra to Alor
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$33.13–$114.67

Firefly

Website:
fireflyz.com.my/
Plane from Sultan Ismail Petra to Alor
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.95–$127.41

Train operators

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Email:
sarabanklang@railway.co.th
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Sungai Kolok to Hat
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$2.93–$38.22
Train from Hat Yai to Padang
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.53–$31.85

KTM Intercity

Phone:
+60 3 2267 1200
Email:
callcenter@ktmb.com.my
Website:
ktmb.com.my
Train from Sungai Petani to Arau
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.93–$8.28

Bus operators

Ekspres Mutiara

Phone:
(09) 774 2655
Email:
hq@e-mutiara.com
Website:
e-mutiara.com.my/
Bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Changlun
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.64–$11.47

Ekspres Perdana

Phone:
+609-765 6000
Email:
hq@ekspresperdana.my
Website:
ekspresperdana.com.my/
Bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Sungai
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.51
Bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Changlun
Ave. Duration:
8h 2m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.37
Bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Kangar
Ave. Duration:
8h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.37

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kota Bharu to Arau is to bus which costs $10.11 - $10.33 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kota Bharu to Arau is to fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $36.96 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Kota Bharu and Arau?

No, there is no direct bus from Kota Bharu to Arau station. However, there are services departing from Terminal Kota Bharu and arriving at Arau Station Bus Stop via Changlun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.

How far is it from Kota Bharu to Arau?

The distance between Kota Bharu and Arau is 330 km. The road distance is 351.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kota Bharu to Arau without a car is to bus and tram which takes 8h 36m and costs $9.24 - $15.22 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Kota Bharu to Arau, including transfers.

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

Kota Bharu to Arau bus services, operated by Ekspres Mutiara, depart from Terminal Kota Bharu station.

Train, bus or fly from Kota Bharu to Arau?

The best way to get from Kota Bharu to Arau is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs $8.70 - $76.09 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $36.96 - $119.57 and takes 4h 34m, you could also bus via Changlun, which costs $7.07 - $10.87 and takes 9h 27m.

Where does the Kota Bharu to Arau bus arrive?

Kota Bharu to Arau bus services, operated by Ekspres Mutiara, arrive at Changlun station.

Can I drive from Kota Bharu to Arau?

Yes, the driving distance between Kota Bharu to Arau is 352 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Kota Bharu to Arau.

Where can I stay near Arau?

There are 309+ hotels available in Arau. Prices start at $16.63 per night.
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