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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Kota Bharu to Butterworth
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
7 h 6 m
Average duration
7 h 6 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
223 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kota Bharu to Butterworth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kota Bharu to Butterworth will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $10.
Of the 2 buses that leave Kota Bharu for Butterworth every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 223 km distance in an average of 7 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 6 m .
The slowest buses will take 7 h 6 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Kota Bharu to Butterworth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kota Bharu to Butterworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $10, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 223 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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$12 Average Price Cheapest | $126 Average Price |
7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 3m Average total duration Fastest 6h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Kota Bharu to Butterworth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kota Bharu to Butterworth coaches for today, Sunday, 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 QUEEN EXPRESS | 1:45 pm Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 7h06 | 8:51 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
| PERMATA UTARA SDN BHD | 2:00 pm Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 7h06 | 9:06 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
| PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 2:00 pm Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 7h06 | 9:06 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
 EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 2:00 pm Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 7h06 | 9:06 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday, 15 December | |||||
| 2:00 am Kota Bharu | 7h06 | 9:06 am Butterworth | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kota Bharu to Butterworth
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Buses from Kota Bharu to Butterworth run on average 5 times per day, taking around 7h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 5 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 09:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 223 km distance in 7h 6m.
Distance 223 km |
Average bus duration 7h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 7h 6m |
First bus 09:00 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd), Ekspres Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana from Kota Bharu to ButterworthYou can travel by bus between Kota Bharu to Butterworth with Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd), Ekspres Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana for as low as $10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd)
Ekspres Mutiara
Ekspres Perdana
FAQs: Kota Bharu to Butterworth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kota Bharu to Butterworth by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Butterworth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Butterworth, Penang Sentral, located away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Kota Bharu and Butterworth
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 07:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi inside Tesco
- Free parking at Tesco parking lot
- Food court and restaurants inside Tesco shopping mall
- Taxis available at the entrance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available inside Tesco
- Bus: City Bus, Express Bus
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available in front of terminal
- Food court and local food stalls available inside and around terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local city buses and intercity buses
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