Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani bus with SANI EXPRESS

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The cheapest and fastest buses from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani

Showing times and prices for May 08

Cheapest price

$14

Average price

$14

Fastest journey

6 h 53 m

Average duration

6 h 53 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

201 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani 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 Sungai Petani will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.

Fast buses

Of the 2 buses that leave Kota Bharu for Sungai Petani on Fri, May 08, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Fri, May 08 the direct buses cover the 201 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 Fri, May 08 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.

  • Ekspress Mutiara
    2:00 AM6h53
    Kota Bharu
    8:53 AMSungai Petani
    $141One-way
    0 transfers
  • Pancaran Matahari
    1:30 PM6h53
    Kota Bharu
    8:23 PMSungai Petani
    $141One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and flight for Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $66.

Distance: 124 miles (201 km)

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Driving

$15

Average price

Cheapest

$161

Average price

$15

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 23m

Average total duration

Fastest

6h 53m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

15h 2m

Average total duration

12h 2m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

4h 55m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani is a bus with an average price of $15 (€12).

This is compared to other travel options from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani:

A bus is $146 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani costing on average $161 (€129).

The fastest way to travel from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 53m.

Other travel options to Sungai Petani take longer:

Flight takes on average 12h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kota Bharu and Sungai Petani including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani among Omio's users.
Take the bus. On this route, it's both cheaper and quicker than driving.

You'll arrive about -2h -58m sooner (6h 53m by bus vs 4h 55m by car) and save roughly $-0.48 (€-0.38) compared to fuel and tolls ($15 (€12) vs $15 (€12)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.

Direct coaches are operated by SANI EXPRESS, Ekspres Perdana.

Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.

Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani Bus Timetables

OperatorDeparture TimeArrival TimeDurationDeparture daysCheapest price
Operator
Queen Express
Departure Time
09:45AM
Arrival Time
04:38PM
Duration
6h53
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
Ekspres Perdana
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
05:09PM
Duration
7h09
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd)
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
04:53PM
Duration
6h53
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
Ekspress Mutiara
Departure Time
10:00AM
Arrival Time
04:53PM
Duration
6h53
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
Queen Express
Departure Time
09:45PM
Arrival Time
04:38AM
Duration
6h53
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
SANI EXPRESS
Departure Time
10:00PM
Arrival Time
04:53AM
Duration
6h53
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd)
Departure Time
10:00PM
Arrival Time
04:53AM
Duration
6h53
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
Ekspres Perdana
Departure Time
10:00PM
Arrival Time
04:30AM
Duration
6h30
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
Sani Express
Departure Time
10:00PM
Arrival Time
04:30AM
Duration
6h30
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$17
Operator
Ekspress Mutiara
Departure Time
10:00PM
Arrival Time
04:53AM
Duration
6h53
Departure days
Thu
Cheapest price
$17

Live departures

Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani bus times

The table below shows live departures for Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani buses for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
ESB_876_QUEEN_EXPRESSQUEEN EXPRESS9:45 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
6h53
4:38 AM Sungai Petani0 transfersDirect
ESB_876_QUEEN_EXPRESSDouble Deck(2+1)9:45 PM Kota Bharu
6h30
4:15 AM Sungai Petani0 transfersDirect
rdb_20059Double Deck(2+1)10:00 PM Kota Bharu
6h30
4:30 AM Sungai Petani0 transfersDirect
ESB_773_PERDANA_EXPRESSPERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD)10:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
6h53
4:53 AM Sungai Petani0 transfersDirect
rdb_16253Double Deck(2+1)10:00 PM Kota Bharu
6h30
4:30 AM Sungai Petani0 transfersDirect
ESB_949_EKSPRESS_MUTIARAEKSPRESS MUTIARA10:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
6h53
4:53 AM Sungai Petani0 transfersDirect
ESB_2042_SANI_EXPRESSSANI EXPRESS10:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
6h53
4:53 AM Sungai Petani0 transfersDirect
Friday, May 8
ESB_949_EKSPRESS_MUTIARA2:00 AM Kota Bharu
6h53
8:53 AM Sungai Petani0 transfersDirect

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Why should you book Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani buses with Omio?

SANI EXPRESS as well as Ekspres Perdana offer buses services from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani.
Omio is the only official third party seller for SANI EXPRESS tickets.

Why book with Omio vs SANI EXPRESS?

  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for SANI EXPRESS, but also compare tickets for the likes of Ekspres Perdana to find the best option for your trip from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani.
  • Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
  • Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare SANI EXPRESS with all available travel options, which are bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani.

Why book with Omio over Busbud, Checkmybus or Rome2rio?

  • Official reseller: SANI EXPRESS tickets can only be bought on Omio or SANI EXPRESS's website as Omio is the only official third party seller for SANI EXPRESS tickets. Busbud, Checkmybus or Rome2rio do not sell SANI EXPRESS tickets as they are not official sellers.
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani.

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani

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Buses from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani run on average 11 times per day, taking around 6h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.

There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 11:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 124 miles (201 km) distance in 6h 30m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
124 miles (201 km)
Average bus duration
6h 53m
Cheapest ticket price
$14 (€11)
Buses per day
11
Direct buses
11
Fastest bus
6h 30m
First bus
11:00 AM
Last bus
11:15 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jul - Sep
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Bus providers: SANI EXPRESS, Ekspres Perdana from Kota Bharu to Sungai PetaniYou can travel by bus between Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani with SANI EXPRESS, Ekspres Perdana for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

SANI EXPRESS

About
Sani Express Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Sani United Berhad, is a prominent Malaysian bus company established in 2006. It initially operated with single-deck coaches but transitioned to primarily double-decker express buses in 2008, aiming to provide a five-star travel experience with a focus on passenger comfort.Sani Express serves over 4,000 passengers daily across 50 routes, connecting Malaysia's capital to destinations throughout the northern, eastern, and southern regions of Peninsular Malaysia. Popular routes include those between Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Terengganu, Kota Bharu, and Kuantan. Their buses are equipped with amenities such as air conditioning, reclining seats, ample legroom, and some even offer Wi-Fi. The company emphasizes safety, with buses featuring GPS tracking and speed limiters.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 53m
Cheapest Price
$9 (€7)
SANI EXPRESS frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Luggage is included in the fare, but specific size and type are not provided.
Additional luggage
Excess luggage and bulky luggage are allowed for an additional fee.
Cancellation Policy
SANI EXPRESS does not offer the option to cancel bus tickets.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Passengers on SANI EXPRESS buses can eat food onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation is available.
Toilets
Family area

Ekspres Perdana

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
6h 53m
Cheapest Price
$14 (€11)
Ekspres Perdana frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Bus from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani 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 Sungai Petani, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani can start from as little as $14 (€11) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani is $15 (€12) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani is 6h 30m to travel the 124 miles (201 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani leaves at 11:00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani leaves at 11:15 PM.
Yes, there are 11 direct buses a day from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani with SANI EXPRESS, Ekspres Perdana. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
When taking a bus from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani, you can count on SANI EXPRESS, Ekspres Perdana for the best way to get you to Sungai Petani. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Kota Bharu and Sungai Petani and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu, which is located around 2 away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Sungai Petani, located 0 away from the city centre.
A trip to Sungai Petani from Kota Bharu is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 6h 30m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Kota Bharu and Sungai Petani including taking a bus and flight.
No, the bus from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani has no accessibility options.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani for bus company SANI EXPRESS.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani depends on the bus companies:
  • SANI EXPRESS
    • SANI EXPRESS does not offer the option to cancel bus tickets.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani:
  • SANI EXPRESS
    • Luggage is included in the fare, but specific size and type are not provided.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani:
  • SANI EXPRESS
    • Excess luggage and bulky luggage are allowed for an additional fee.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani with the following bus company: SANI EXPRESS
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani with the following bus company: SANI EXPRESS.
Since neither Kota Bharu nor Sungai Petani are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of Malaysia and Malaysia. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani among Omio's users.
The currency used in Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). Travelers often find it convenient to use cards for most transactions, especially in urban areas, but carrying some cash is advisable for smaller vendors and rural locations where card acceptance may be limited.
In Sungai Petani, travelers should be cautious of petty theft, especially in crowded markets and public transport. Common scams include overcharging by taxi drivers or vendors who may not use meters. It's advisable to agree on fares beforehand and keep valuables secure to ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani

Kota Bharu
Sungai Petani
The major bus station for departures in Kota Bharu is Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu for your trip from Kota Bharu to Sungai Petani.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
2 km
carConnection
Car connection
Jalan Sultan Ibrahim
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available
Parking
Parking
  • Available in front of terminal
Dining
Dining
  • Food court and local food stalls available inside and around terminal
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible
WC
WC
  • Public toilets available
Public transit options for Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu
  • Bus: Local city buses and intercity buses

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