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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kota Bharu to Shah Alam 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 Shah Alam will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
On Wed, Nov 04, we found 3 buses from Kota Bharu to Shah Alam, including 3 direct services.
On Wed, Nov 04 the direct buses cover the 348 km distance in an average of 9 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 27 m .
On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest buses will take 9 h 28 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.

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Buses from Kota Bharu to Shah Alam run on average 22 times per day, taking around 9h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 if you book in advance.
There are 22 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:30, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 216 miles (348 km) distance in 8h 27m.
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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 Shah Alam.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator SANI EXPRESS | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 10:28AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 10:28AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator MYXPRESS | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 10:28AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Naza Express | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 10:27AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Naza Express | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 12:58PM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:58PM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Naza Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:58PM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:28PM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:28PM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator ZAIM EXPRESS SDN BHD | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:58PM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator SANI EXPRESS | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:58PM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Naza Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:28PM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator SANI EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:28PM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:06PM | Duration 9h06 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator ZAIM EXPRESS SDN BHD | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 08:43PM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:57PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Teraju Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:57PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:28PM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ekspres Perdana | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 10:27PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator SANI EXPRESS | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:43PM | Duration 9h43 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator ZAIM EXPRESS SDN BHD | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:58PM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator Naza Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:28AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:28AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:28AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:28AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator SANI EXPRESS | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:58AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator ZAIM EXPRESS SDN BHD | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:58AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator ESB_7257 | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:58AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator LIENADIA EKSPRESS | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:58AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:28AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:58AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator ZAIM EXPRESS SDN BHD | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:58AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator SANI EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:58AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Naza Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:28AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
The table below shows live departures for Kota Bharu to Shah Alam buses for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NAZA EXPRESS | 9:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h28 | 6:28 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUEEN EXPRESS | 9:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h28 | 6:28 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 9:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h01 | 6:01 AM Shah Alam, Sungai Buloh | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 9:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h28 | 6:28 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 9:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h28 | 6:28 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
LIENADIA EKSPRESS | 9:30 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h28 | 6:58 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANI EXPRESS | 9:30 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h28 | 6:58 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
TERAJU EXPRESS | 9:30 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h28 | 6:58 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ZAIM EXPRESS SDN BHD | 9:30 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h28 | 6:58 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 10:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h28 | 7:28 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
ZAIM EXPRESS SDN BHD | 10:30 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h28 | 7:58 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 10:30 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h28 | 7:58 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANI EXPRESS | 10:30 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h28 | 7:58 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
NAZA EXPRESS | 11:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 9h28 | 8:28 AM Shah Alam, Bus Terminal | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 4 | |||||
![]() | 1:00 AM Kota Bharu | 9h28 | 10:28 AM Shah Alam | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 AM Kota Bharu | 9h28 | 12:58 PM Shah Alam | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Interactive science center with hands-on galleries for children and adults. Good for learning through experiments and family-friendly exhibits.
State museum presenting Selangor history, culture, and traditional heritage through galleries and educational displays near the city center.
University gallery featuring rotating art exhibitions by students and invited artists. A quieter stop for contemporary local creativity.
Large urban lake park for jogging, cycling, boating, and sunset views. A popular green escape with broad paths and family facilities.
Forest reserve with canopy walk, trails, and a small hill viewpoint. A favorite for short nature walks close to the city.
Central square framed by state buildings and the royal gallery. Good for walking, civic architecture, and city-center photos.
Nasi ambeng is a Javanese Malay feast platter with rice, ayam kicap, sambal goreng and serunding, shared communally at kenduri and family gatherings.
Mee rebus is yellow noodles in a thick sweet-spiced sweet potato gravy, often topped with egg, tofu and lime. A beloved Malay breakfast and tea-time dish.
Soto is an aromatic turmeric broth soup with rice cakes or noodles, usually served with chicken, bean sprouts and herbs. It is a comforting everyday Malay staple.
Well-known Johor-style restaurant serving nasi ambeng, lontong and mee rebus in a simple family-friendly atmosphere.
Popular casual spot for satay, grilled meats and classic Malay sides in a lively local setting.
Casual local favorite for satay and Malay comfort food, with a broad menu suited to groups and evening meals.
More affordable than Kuala Lumpur. Hotels, local meals, and ride-hailing are reasonably priced, while malls and upscale dining cost more.
Tipping is not expected. Service charges may be included at restaurants. Round up taxi fares if helpful, and leave small change at cafes only for good service.
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Shah Alam Bus Terminal -> Dataran Shah Alam, Shah Alam
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Shah Alam.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kota Bharu to Shah Alam 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 Shah Alam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kota Bharu to Shah Alam buses use the Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu to Shah Alam, Bus Terminal station pair, with some services arriving at Shah Alam, Sungai Buloh. Use this guide to compare Kota Bharu and Shah Alam 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.
Shah Alam, Bus Terminal is 5 km from Shah Alam city centre. Public transport options include:
Shah Alam, Bus Terminal has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and small eateries available
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines from major banks.
Ticket office support is available at Shah Alam, Bus Terminal.
Available at Shah Alam, Bus Terminal: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shah Alam, Bus Terminal: Wheelchair ramps and accessible facilities.
Shah Alam, Sungai Buloh is 14 km from Shah Alam city centre. Public transport options include:
Shah Alam, Sungai Buloh has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small eateries nearby
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines from major Malaysian banks.
Ticket office support is available at Shah Alam, Sungai Buloh.
Available at Shah Alam, Sungai Buloh: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Shah Alam, Sungai Buloh: Wheelchair ramps, disabled-friendly facilities.
Check bus stations information for Kota Bharu and Shah Alam, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.