Galeri Seni Kampung Raja
A compact local gallery space in Kampung Raja presenting community art and cultural displays, suitable for visitors seeking a quieter stop.
Cheapest price on Sep 21
$15
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$15
Fastest journey on Sep 21
6 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
6 h 53 m
Buses on Sep 21
7
Distance
247 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Butterworth to Besut is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Butterworth to Besut will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 7 buses from Butterworth to Besut, including 7 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct buses cover the 247 km distance in an average of 6 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 53 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest buses will take 6 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
QUEEN EXPRESS
QUEEN EXPRESS
EKSPRESS MUTIARA
EKSPRESS MUTIARA
NAZA EXPRESS
QUEEN EXPRESS
QUEEN EXPRESS
EKSPRESS MUTIARA
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD)
EKSPRESS MUTIARAOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Butterworth to Besut among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a flight costs an average of $269.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $269 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 23m Average total duration 6h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Butterworth to Besut:
A bus is $253 (€207) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Butterworth to Besut costing on average $269 (€220).
Other travel options to Besut take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 53m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $16 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.75 (€-0.61). The journey takes 6h 53m versus 5h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:23PM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 04:38PM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:53PM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:23PM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 08:38PM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator POH HAI TRAVEL | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:23AM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 04:38AM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:53AM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Naza Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:23AM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:23AM | Duration 6h53 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Butterworth to Besut buses for tomorrow, Monday, September 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QUEEN EXPRESS | 9:30 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 6h53 | 4:23 PM Kuala Besut | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 9:45 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 6h53 | 4:38 PM Kuala Besut | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 10:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 6h53 | 4:53 PM Kuala Besut | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUEEN EXPRESS | 9:30 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 6h53 | 4:23 AM Kuala Besut | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 9:45 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 6h53 | 4:38 AM Kuala Besut | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 10:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 6h53 | 4:53 AM Kuala Besut | 0 transfersDirect | |
NAZA EXPRESS | 10:30 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 6h53 | 5:23 AM Kuala Besut | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Butterworth to Besut run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 6h 53m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 6h 53m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Most Butterworth to Besut buses use the Butterworth, Penang Sentral to Kuala Besut station pair. Use this guide to compare Butterworth and Besut bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Kuala Besut is 2 km from Besut city centre. Public transport options include:
Kuala Besut has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small local food stalls and restaurants nearby
ATMs are aTM available near terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Kuala Besut.
Available at Kuala Besut: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kuala Besut: Basic wheelchair access.
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