The cheapest and fastest buses from Ipoh to Kota Bharu
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€13
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€13
Fastest journey on Sep 18
7 h 1 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
7 h 1 m
Buses on Sep 18
12
Distance
215 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ipoh to Kota Bharu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ipoh to Kota Bharu will cost around €13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 12 buses from Ipoh to Kota Bharu, including 12 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 215 km distance in an average of 7 h 1 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 1 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 7 h 1 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.
Double Deck(2+1)10:15 PM7h09Ipoh5:24 AMKota Bharu€131One-way0 transfers
Double Deck(2+1)10:15 AM7h09Ipoh5:24 PMKota Bharu€131One-way0 transfers
EKSPRESS MUTIARA11:00 PM7h01Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)6:01 AMKota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu€131One-way0 transfers
QUEEN EXPRESS10:30 AM7h01Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)5:31 PMKota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu€131One-way0 transfers
EKSPRESS MUTIARA10:30 AM7h01Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)5:31 PMKota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu€131One-way0 transfers
EKSPRESS MUTIARA11:00 PM7h01Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)6:01 AMKota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu€131One-way0 transfers
QUEEN EXPRESS10:30 AM7h01Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)5:31 PMKota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu€131One-way0 transfers
EKSPRESS MUTIARA10:30 AM7h01Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)5:31 PMKota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu€131One-way0 transfers
EKSPRESS MUTIARA10:30 PM7h01Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)5:31 AMKota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu€131One-way0 transfers
QUEEN EXPRESS10:30 PM7h01Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya)5:31 AMKota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu€131One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus for Ipoh to Kota Bharu
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ipoh to Kota Bharu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 7h 34m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, while a bus costs an average of €13.
Distance: 133 miles (215 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 34m Average total duration Fastest 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around €13 compared to roughly €13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €0.29. The journey takes 7h 4m versus 5h 35m 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.
Direct services are operated by Queen Express, Ekspres Perdana, Ekspress Mutiara, Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd), Ekspres Perdana.
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.
Ipoh to Kota Bharu Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 09:16AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 09:31AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:16PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Ekspres Perdana | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 05:24PM | Duration 7h09 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 05:31PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:18PM | Duration 8h48 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:01PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 09:16PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 09:31PM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:01AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:16AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Ekspres Perdana | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 05:24AM | Duration 7h09 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:31AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:31AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:01AM | Duration 7h01 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €13 |
Live departures
Ipoh to Kota Bharu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ipoh to Kota Bharu buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 10:15 AM Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 7h01 | 5:16 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 10:15 AM Ipoh | 7h09 | 5:24 PM Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUEEN EXPRESS | 10:30 AM Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 7h01 | 5:31 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 10:30 AM Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 7h01 | 5:31 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 10:30 AM Ipoh | 7h09 | 5:39 PM Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 1:00 PM Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 7h01 | 8:01 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 10:15 PM Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 7h01 | 5:16 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 10:15 PM Ipoh | 7h09 | 5:24 AM Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 10:30 PM Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 7h01 | 5:31 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 10:30 PM Ipoh | 7h09 | 5:39 AM Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUEEN EXPRESS | 10:30 PM Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 7h01 | 5:31 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 11:00 PM Bus Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) | 7h01 | 6:01 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipoh to Kota Bharu
Buses from Ipoh to Kota Bharu run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:00, the last at 23:05. The fastest bus covers the 133 miles (215 km) distance in 7h 1m.
Distance 133 miles (215 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 7h 1m |
First bus 9:00 AM |
Last bus 11:05 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Bus providers: Ekspress Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana, Queen Express, Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd), Ekspres Mutiara from Ipoh to Kota BharuYou can travel by bus between Ipoh to Kota Bharu with Ekspress Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana, Queen Express, Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd), Ekspres Mutiara for as low as €12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Ipoh to Kota Bharu
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipoh to Kota Bharu by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kota Bharu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd)
- Wheelchair access available
- assistance for boarding and alighting can be arranged upon request.
- Ekspres Perdana
- Cancellations may be subject to fees
- refer to the ticket terms and conditions.
- Queen Express
- One hand luggage and one carry-on luggage allowed
- additional luggage may incur extra charges.
- Ekspress Mutiara
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Ekspres Perdana
- Standard luggage allowance is included in the ticket price.
- Queen Express
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Ekspress Mutiara
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Ekspres Perdana
- Additional luggage may be subject to extra charges.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ipoh to Kota Bharu
Most Ipoh to Kota Bharu buses use the Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) to Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu station pair. Use this guide to compare Ipoh and Kota Bharu bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Ipoh station do buses to Kota Bharu leave from?
Getting to Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) from Ipoh city centre
Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) is 9 km from Ipoh city centre. Public transport options include:
Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) bus station facilities and services
Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and several local food stalls
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available in terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Terminal Meru Raya (Ipoh Amanjaya): Wheelchair accessible.
Which Kota Bharu station do buses from Ipoh arrive at?
Getting to Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu from Kota Bharu city centre
Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu is 2 km from Kota Bharu city centre. Public transport options include:
Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu bus station facilities and services
Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and local food stalls available inside and around terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available near entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu: Wheelchair accessible.
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