The cheapest and fastest buses from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
8 h 9 m
Average duration
8 h 12 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
408 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 14 buses that leave Kuala Terengganu for Kota Tinggi on Tue, Aug 11, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 11 the direct buses cover the 408 km distance in an average of 8 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 9 m .
On Tue, Aug 11 the slowest buses will take 8 h 17 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.
SANI (UKT)9:30 AM8h09Kuala Terengganu5:39 PMKota Tinggi$231One-way0 transfers
SANI (UKT)8:30 AM8h17Kuala Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)4:47 PMKota Tinggi$231One-way0 transfers
Double Deck(2+1)8:30 AM8h27Kuala Terengganu4:57 PMKota Tinggi$231One-way0 transfers
Double Deck(2+1)8:00 PM8h27Kuala Terengganu4:27 AMKota Tinggi$231One-way0 transfers
Double Deck(2+1)9:00 PM8h27Kuala Terengganu5:27 AMKota Tinggi$231One-way0 transfers
ADIK BERADIK9:30 PM8h09Kuala Terengganu5:39 AMKota Tinggi$241One-way0 transfers
SANI (UKT)9:30 AM8h09Kuala Terengganu5:39 PMKota Tinggi$231One-way0 transfers
ADIK BERADIK9:30 AM8h09Kuala Terengganu5:39 PMKota Tinggi$241One-way0 transfers
ADIK BERADIK9:00 AM8h17Kuala Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)5:17 PMKota Tinggi$241One-way0 transfers
SANI (UKT)8:30 AM8h17Kuala Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)4:47 PMKota Tinggi$231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 8h 11m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 253 miles (408 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $157 Average price | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 41m Average total duration Fastest 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 21m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi:
A bus is $142 (€116) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi costing on average $157 (€128).
Other travel options to Kota Tinggi take longer:
Flight takes on average 10h 21m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€7). The journey takes 8h 11m versus 6h 34m 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 Maraliner.
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.
Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 09:39AM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 09:39AM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:57PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:47PM | Duration 8h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:17PM | Duration 8h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Adik Beradik | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:27PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:57PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:39PM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:39PM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Adik Beradik | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:57PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 08:39PM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:39PM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:39PM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 11:46PM | Duration 9h01 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:27AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Adik Beradik | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:57AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:47AM | Duration 8h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:09AM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:17AM | Duration 8h17 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:27AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Adik Beradik | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:27AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:39AM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:39AM | Duration 8h09 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Adik Beradik | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:57AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 05:57AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Live departures
Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SANI (UKT) | 8:30 AM Kuala Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) | 8h17 | 4:47 PM Kota Tinggi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 8:30 AM Kuala Terengganu | 8h27 | 4:57 PM Kota Tinggi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:00 AM Kuala Terengganu | 8h27 | 5:27 PM Kota Tinggi | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADIK BERADIK | 9:00 AM Kuala Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) | 8h17 | 5:17 PM Kota Tinggi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:30 AM Kuala Terengganu | 8h27 | 5:57 PM Kota Tinggi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:30 AM Kuala Terengganu | 8h27 | 5:57 PM Kota Tinggi | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANI (UKT) | 9:30 AM Kuala Terengganu | 8h09 | 5:39 PM Kota Tinggi | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADIK BERADIK | 9:30 AM Kuala Terengganu | 8h09 | 5:39 PM Kota Tinggi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 8:00 PM Kuala Terengganu | 8h27 | 4:27 AM Kota Tinggi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 8:30 PM Kuala Terengganu | 8h27 | 4:57 AM Kota Tinggi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:00 PM Kuala Terengganu | 8h27 | 5:27 AM Kota Tinggi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:00 PM Kuala Terengganu | 8h27 | 5:27 AM Kota Tinggi | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:30 PM Kuala Terengganu | 8h27 | 5:57 AM Kota Tinggi | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADIK BERADIK | 9:30 PM Kuala Terengganu | 8h09 | 5:39 AM Kota Tinggi | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi
Buses from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi run on average 15 times per day, taking around 8h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:00, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 253 miles (408 km) distance in 8h 9m.
Distance 253 miles (408 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 8h 9m |
First bus 9:00 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Maraliner, Ekspres Mutiara from Kuala Terengganu to Kota TinggiYou can travel by bus between Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi with Maraliner, Ekspres Mutiara for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi 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 Tinggi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Maraliner
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Maraliner
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi
Most Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi buses use the Kuala Terengganu to Kota Tinggi station pair. Use this guide to compare Kuala Terengganu and Kota Tinggi bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Kuala Terengganu station do buses to Kota Tinggi leave from?
Getting to Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Terengganu city centre
Kuala Terengganu is 5 km from Kuala Terengganu city centre. Public transport options include:
Kuala Terengganu bus station facilities and services
Kuala Terengganu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available inside terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kuala Terengganu.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kuala Terengganu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kuala Terengganu: Wheelchair accessible.
Getting to Kuala Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) from Kuala Terengganu city centre
Kuala Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) is 10 km from Kuala Terengganu city centre. Public transport options include:
Kuala Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) bus station facilities and services
Kuala Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Several food stalls and cafeterias within campus
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free campus Wi-Fi. ATMs are aTM machines available near terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kuala Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kuala Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kuala Terengganu, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA): Ramps and wheelchair access.
Getting to Kuala Terengganu, Majlis Bandaraya Kuala Terengganu (MBKT) from Kuala Terengganu city centre
Kuala Terengganu, Majlis Bandaraya Kuala Terengganu (MBKT) bus station facilities and services
Kuala Terengganu, Majlis Bandaraya Kuala Terengganu (MBKT) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Basic food stalls and small eateries available
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in main terminal. ATMs are aTM machines from major Malaysian banks available.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kuala Terengganu, Majlis Bandaraya Kuala Terengganu (MBKT).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kuala Terengganu, Majlis Bandaraya Kuala Terengganu (MBKT): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kuala Terengganu, Majlis Bandaraya Kuala Terengganu (MBKT): Basic wheelchair access available.
Which Kota Tinggi station do buses from Kuala Terengganu arrive at?
Getting to Kota Tinggi from Kota Tinggi city centre
Kota Tinggi bus station facilities and services
Kota Tinggi has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available inside terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kota Tinggi.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kota Tinggi: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kota Tinggi: Wheelchair accessible.
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