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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Malacca to Kota Bharu
Cheapest price on Sep 06
$16
Average ticket price on Sep 06
$24
Fastest journey on Sep 06
10 h 24 m
Average journey duration on Sep 06
10 h 32 m
Buses on Sep 06
11
Distance
439 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Malacca to Kota Bharu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Malacca to Kota Bharu will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Sun, Sep 06, we found 11 buses from Malacca to Kota Bharu, including 11 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 06 the direct buses cover the 439 km distance in an average of 10 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 24 m .
On Sun, Sep 06 the slowest buses will take 10 h 34 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)8:00 PM10h24Malacca6:24 AMKota Bharu$161One-way0 transfers- Double Deck(2+1)8:00 PM11h03Malacca7:03 AMKota Bharu$161One-way0 transfers
SANI EXPRESS8:00 PM10h34Malacca, Melaka Sentral6:34 AMKota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu$251One-way0 transfers
MAYANG SARI8:00 PM10h34Malacca, Melaka Sentral6:34 AMKota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu$251One-way0 transfers
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD)9:30 PM10h34Malacca, Melaka Sentral8:04 AMKota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu$251One-way0 transfers
- Double Deck(2+1)8:00 PM10h24Malacca6:24 AMKota Bharu$161One-way0 transfers
EKSPRESS MUTIARA8:00 PM10h34Malacca, Melaka Sentral6:34 AMKota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu$261One-way0 transfers- MAYANG SARI8:00 PM10h34Malacca, Melaka Sentral6:34 AMKota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu$251One-way0 transfers
QUEEN EXPRESS8:00 PM10h34Malacca, Melaka Sentral6:34 AMKota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu$261One-way0 transfers- PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD)9:30 PM10h34Malacca, Melaka Sentral8:04 AMKota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu$251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Malacca to Kota Bharu
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Malacca to Kota Bharu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $16 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, while a flight costs an average of $73.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price | $27 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 57m Average total duration 10h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 17m 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 Malacca to Kota Bharu:
A bus is $57 (€46) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Malacca to Kota Bharu costing on average $73 (€59).
Other travel options to Kota Bharu take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 27m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $27 (€22) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $11 (€9). The journey takes 10h 27m versus 8h 17m 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 Mayang Sari, Maraliner, Ekspress Mutiara.
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.
Malacca to Kota Bharu Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:04PM | Duration 10h34 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 11:03PM | Duration 11h03 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:34PM | Duration 10h34 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:37PM | Duration 10h07 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:03AM | Duration 11h03 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:03AM | Duration 11h03 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:34AM | Duration 10h34 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator SANI EXPRESS | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:34AM | Duration 10h34 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Mayang Sari Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:03AM | Duration 11h03 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:34AM | Duration 10h34 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Ekspres Perdana | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 11h03 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 08:04AM | Duration 10h34 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
Malacca to Kota Bharu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Malacca to Kota Bharu buses for today, Saturday, September 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAYANG SARI | 8:00 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 10h34 | 6:34 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SANI EXPRESS | 8:00 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 10h34 | 6:34 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 8:00 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 10h34 | 6:34 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
 Executive(2+1) | 8:00 PM Malacca | 11h03 | 7:03 AM Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Double Deck(2+1) | 8:00 PM Malacca | 11h03 | 7:03 AM Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Double Deck(2+1) | 8:00 PM Malacca | 10h24 | 6:24 AM Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Double Deck(2+1) | 8:00 PM Malacca | 11h03 | 7:03 AM Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| QUEEN EXPRESS | 8:00 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 10h34 | 6:34 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
 Double Deck(2+1) | 9:30 PM Malacca | 11h03 | 8:33 AM Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 9:30 PM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 10h34 | 8:04 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 8:30 AM Malacca, Melaka Sentral | 10h34 | 7:04 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Malacca to Kota Bharu
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Buses from Malacca to Kota Bharu run on average 10 times per day, taking around 10h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:30, the last at 21:30. The fastest bus covers the 272 miles (439 km) distance in 10h 24m.
Distance 272 miles (439 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 10h 24m |
First bus 8:30 AM |
Last bus 9:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Bus providers: Mayang Sari, Maraliner, Ekspress Mutiara, Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) from Malacca to Kota BharuYou can travel by bus between Malacca to Kota Bharu with Mayang Sari, Maraliner, Ekspress Mutiara, Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Malacca to Kota Bharu
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Malacca to Kota Bharu 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 Bharu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd)
- Wheelchair access available
- assistance for boarding and alighting can be arranged upon request.
- Maraliner
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Mayang Sari
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd)
- Luggage size: 30 kg per passenger
- Type: 1 piece of luggage and 1 hand carry.
- Maraliner
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Mayang Sari
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd)
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Malacca to Kota Bharu
Most Malacca to Kota Bharu buses use the Malacca, Melaka Sentral to Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu station pair. Use this guide to compare Malacca and Kota Bharu bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Malacca station do buses to Kota Bharu leave from?
Getting to Malacca, Melaka Sentral from Malacca city centre
Malacca, Melaka Sentral is 3 km from Malacca city centre. Public transport options include:
Malacca, Melaka Sentral bus station facilities and services
Malacca, Melaka Sentral has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and various food stalls available inside terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are multiple ATMs from various banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Malacca, Melaka Sentral.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Malacca, Melaka Sentral: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Malacca, Melaka Sentral: Wheelchair ramps and elevators.
Which Kota Bharu station do buses from Malacca arrive at?
Getting to Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu from Kota Bharu city centre
Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu is 2 km from Kota Bharu city centre. Public transport options include:
Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu bus station facilities and services
Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and local food stalls available inside and around terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available near entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu: Wheelchair accessible.
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