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Galeri Bentong
Small local gallery and museum space in Bentong presenting regional history, culture, and community stories in an accessible town setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$19
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$20
Fastest journey on Sep 19
7 h 9 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
7 h 30 m
Buses on Sep 19
2
Distance
291 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kota Bharu to Bentong is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kota Bharu to Bentong will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 2 buses from Kota Bharu to Bentong, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 291 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 9 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 7 h 51 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)
TERAJU EXPRESS
Double Deck(2+1)
TERAJU EXPRESSOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kota Bharu to Bentong among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $19 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, while a flight costs an average of $138.
Distance: 180 miles (291 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$19 Average price Cheapest | $138 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m 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 Kota Bharu to Bentong:
A bus is $119 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kota Bharu to Bentong costing on average $138.
Other travel options to Bentong take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 9m.
Tickets start at around $19 compared to roughly $18 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.11. The journey takes 7h 9m 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 Teraju Express | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:09PM | Duration 7h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Teraju Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:39PM | Duration 7h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Teraju Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:09AM | Duration 7h09 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator ESB_7257 | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:51AM | Duration 7h51 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for Kota Bharu to Bentong buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:00 PM Kota Bharu | 7h09 | 4:09 AM Bentong | 0 transfersDirect | |
TERAJU EXPRESS | 9:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 7h51 | 4:51 AM Bentong | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kota Bharu to Bentong run on average 2 times per day, taking around 7h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 180 miles (291 km) distance in 7h 9m.
Distance 180 miles (291 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 9m |
First bus 10:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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