The cheapest and fastest coaches from Kuantan to Kota Bharu
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
5 h 51 m
Average duration
6 h 7 m
Buses per day
37
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kuantan to Kota Bharu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kuantan to Kota Bharu will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $8.
Of the 37 buses that leave Kuantan for Kota Bharu every day 37 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 285 km distance in an average of 6 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 51 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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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Kuantan to Kota Bharu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kuantan to Kota Bharu coaches for today, Sunday, 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 2:00 am Kuantan, Terminal Sentral Kuantan (TSK) | 6h45 | 8:45 am Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
SANI EXPRESS | 4:00 am Kuantan, Terminal Sentral Kuantan (TSK) | 6h45 | 10:45 am Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 7:00 am Kuantan | 4h33 | 11:33 am Kota Bharu, Taman Bendahara | 0 changesdirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 7:00 am Kuantan, Terminal Sentral Kuantan (TSK) | 6h45 | 1:45 pm Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 8:30 am Kuantan | 5h51 | 2:21 pm Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:00 am Kuantan | 8h00 | 5:00 pm Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:00 am Kuantan | 8h00 | 5:00 pm Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:30 am Kuantan | 6h30 | 4:00 pm Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:30 am Kuantan | 5h51 | 3:21 pm Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:30 am Kuantan | 6h30 | 4:00 pm Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 10:00 am Kuantan | 6h30 | 4:30 pm Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
SANI EXPRESS | 10:30 am Kuantan, Terminal Sentral Kuantan (TSK) | 6h45 | 5:15 pm Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 12:00 pm Kuantan | 8h00 | 8:00 pm Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 2:30 pm Kuantan | 6h30 | 9:00 pm Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
SANI EXPRESS | 2:30 pm Kuantan, Terminal Sentral Kuantan (TSK) | 6h45 | 9:15 pm Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 3:00 pm Kuantan | 6h30 | 9:30 pm Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 3:00 pm Kuantan, Terminal Sentral Kuantan (TSK) | 6h45 | 9:45 pm Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 3:00 pm Kuantan, Terminal Sentral Kuantan (TSK) | 6h45 | 9:45 pm Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 3:00 pm Kuantan | 4h33 | 7:33 pm Kota Bharu, Taman Bendahara | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 6:00 pm Kuantan | 5h51 | 11:51 pm Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 6:00 pm Kuantan | 6h30 | 12:30 am Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 6:30 pm Kuantan | 8h00 | 2:30 am Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 6:30 pm Kuantan | 8h00 | 2:30 am Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 7:00 pm Kuantan | 8h00 | 3:00 am Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 10:30 pm Kuantan | 6h30 | 5:00 am Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 10:30 pm Kuantan | 8h00 | 6:30 am Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 10:30 pm Kuantan | 8h00 | 6:30 am Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 11:00 pm Kuantan | 6h30 | 5:30 am Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 11:00 pm Kuantan | 6h30 | 5:30 am Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday, 1 December | |||||
SANI EXPRESS | 12:30 am Kuantan, Terminal Sentral Kuantan (TSK) | 6h45 | 7:15 am Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
SANI EXPRESS | 1:00 am Kuantan, Terminal Sentral Kuantan (TSK) | 6h45 | 7:45 am Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 1:30 am Kuantan, Terminal Sentral Kuantan (TSK) | 6h45 | 8:15 am Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kuantan to Kota Bharu
Buses from Kuantan to Kota Bharu run on average 13 times per day, taking around 6h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 if you book in advance.
There are 13 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:00, the last at 22:35. The fastest coach covers the 285 km distance in 5h 51m.
Distance 285 km |
Average bus duration 6h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 5h 51m |
First bus 08:00 |
Last bus 22:35 |
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FAQs: Kuantan to Kota Bharu coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kuantan to Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kuantan and Kota Bharu
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available at terminal premises
- Food court and several local restaurants
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local and intercity buses
- Taxi services
- 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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