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Muzium Mersing
Small museum and gallery space presenting local history, maritime links, and cultural displays tied to Mersing district.
Cheapest price on Oct 29
€14
Average ticket price on Oct 29
€14
Fastest journey on Oct 29
9 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Oct 29
9 h 50 m
Buses on Oct 29
1
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kota Bharu to Mersing 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 Mersing will cost around €14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
On Thu, Oct 29, we found 1 buses from Kota Bharu to Mersing, including 1 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 29 the direct buses cover the 448 km distance in an average of 9 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 50 m .
On Thu, Oct 29 the slowest buses will take 9 h 50 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.


Buses from Kota Bharu to Mersing run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:45, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 278 miles (448 km) distance in 9h 26m.
Distance 278 miles (448 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 9h 26m |
First bus 10:45 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Kota Bharu to Mersing.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator SANI EXPRESS | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €13 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:26AM | Duration 9h26 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €26 |
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €25 |
Operator SANI EXPRESS | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €24 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €22 |
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €25 |
The table below shows live departures for Kota Bharu to Mersing buses for today, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ADIK BERADIK | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h50 | 5:50 AM Mersing, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h50 | 5:50 AM Mersing, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUEEN EXPRESS | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h26 | 5:26 AM Mersing, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h50 | 5:50 AM Mersing, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANI EXPRESS | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h50 | 5:50 AM Mersing, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 8:15 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h50 | 6:05 AM Mersing, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 8:30 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h50 | 6:20 AM Mersing, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADIK BERADIK | 9:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h50 | 6:50 AM Mersing, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Kota Bharu to Mersing buses use the Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu to Mersing, Terminal Bus station pair, with some services arriving at Mersing, Jetty (Gateway to Tioman). Use this guide to compare Kota Bharu and Mersing bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu is 2 km from Kota Bharu city centre. Public transport options include:
Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and local food stalls available inside and around terminal
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available near entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu.
Available at Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu: Wheelchair accessible.
Mersing, Terminal Bus has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
ATMs are several ATMs from major Malaysian banks.
Ticket office support is available at Mersing, Terminal Bus.
Available at Mersing, Terminal Bus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mersing, Terminal Bus: Basic wheelchair access.
Mersing, Jetty (Gateway to Tioman) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several local eateries around the terminal.
Wi-Fi is available at Mersing, Jetty (Gateway to Tioman). ATMs are one ATM at the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Mersing, Jetty (Gateway to Tioman).
Available at Mersing, Jetty (Gateway to Tioman): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mersing, Jetty (Gateway to Tioman): Ramps available for wheelchairs.
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