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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kota Bharu to Penang Sentral

Composite routes from Kota Bharu to Penang Sentral

Cheapest
4 h 40 min
Car
332 km.
from $18
Fastest
59 min
Plane
Other
3 h 11 min
Bus, Plane
221 km.
from $56.98
5 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
221 km.
from $72.26

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 Penang
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$42.05–$140.16
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 Penang
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$42.05–$140.16
Plane from Sultan Ismail Petra to Alor
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$36.95–$127.41

Bus operators

Ekspres Mutiara

Phone:
(09) 774 2655
Email:
hq@e-mutiara.com
Website:
e-mutiara.com.my/
Bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Butterworth
Ave. Duration:
7h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.28–$11.47

Ekspres Perdana

Phone:
+609-765 6000
Email:
hq@ekspresperdana.my
Website:
ekspresperdana.com.my/
Bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Butterworth
Ave. Duration:
7h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.94
Bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Sungai
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
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

Train operators

KTM Komuter

Phone:
+60 3 2267 1200
Email:
callcenter@ktmb.com.my
Website:
ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Anak Bukit to Butterworth
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.06–$3.70

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kota Bharu to Penang Sentral is to bus via Sungai Petani which costs $7.83 - $8.15 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kota Bharu to Penang Sentral is to fly and car ferry which takes 3h 11m and costs $30.43 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Kota Bharu and Penang Sentral?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu and arriving at Butterworth. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Kota Bharu to Penang Sentral?

The distance between Kota Bharu and Penang Sentral is 282 km. The road distance is 322.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kota Bharu to Penang Sentral without a car is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs $7.07 - $9.78 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Kota Bharu to Penang Sentral, including transfers.

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

Kota Bharu to Penang Sentral bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, depart from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu station.

Where does the Kota Bharu to Penang Sentral bus arrive?

Kota Bharu to Penang Sentral bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, arrive at Butterworth station.

Can I drive from Kota Bharu to Penang Sentral?

Yes, the driving distance between Kota Bharu to Penang Sentral is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Kota Bharu to Penang Sentral.

Where can I stay near Penang Sentral?

There are 2404+ hotels available in Penang Sentral. Prices start at $33.93 per night.
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