Kuala Lumpur is officially known as the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and is commonly known as KL. This city is the national capital and the largest city in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is an important cultural, financial, and economic center of Malaysia. This place also houses some of the most important administrative centers of Malaysia such as the Parliament of Malaysia. This place is also important from the tourism point of view. Kuala Lumpur is visually defined by the iconic Petronas Twins Towers, one of the best places for tourism. On the other hand, Kota Bharu is a city in Malaysia that serves as the state capital and royal seat of Kelantan. Kota Bharu is popularly known as the home to many mosques, museums and old royal palaces.
The road distance from Kuala Lumpur to Kota is 440 km and takes somewhere between 9 to 10 hours on the road to cover this distance. This distance can be traveled by means of buses. There are 6 bus operators that operate their buses on these routes that provide cost-effective and convenient services.
Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu Bus Details
Kuala Lumpur to Kota can be easily covered with the help of buses, operated by many reputed operators. With the numerous available options of bus operators, the passengers have difficulty in choosing the best one. The most preferred bus coaches are Adik Beradik Express, Lienadia Express, Maraliner, Perdana Express, Queen Express, and Transnasional. These buses are known to be the best and most punctual bus operators in the city.
The first bus of the day (Adik Beradik Express) leaves from Kuantan to Kuala Lumpur at around 10:00 am from the Kuala Lumpur pick-up point and the last bus departs at around 9:30 pm from Kota Bharu. The buses that operate between these routes have continuous services. As the journey is very long, adequate halts would be provided. The standard bus fare for the bus tickets between these two cities is RM 40 to RM 50.
The pick-up point for this journey is usually at TBS and the drop-off point is at Kota Bharu and Kota Bharu Bus terminal. People can easily board cabs from the drop-location to their destination.
Things to do in Kota Bharu
Kuala Lumpur is the perfect tourist destination for the people who want some time away from their hectic schedules.
- Restoran Capital: This is the best place for breakfast and other cuisines that you can enjoy.
- Irama Beach: If you are a fan of beaches and beautiful views, this might be the perfect place for you. The place is known for its Melody beach in Malay.
- Jungle Railway: This is the main reason for which people travel to Kota Bharu in the first place. This trail runs along the East Coast and through the center of Malaysia.
- Istana Jahar: These are the prettiest buildings in the city that should not be missed out.
To enjoy the bus ride and to have a hassle-free journey in Malaysia, book your tickets with redBus.
Disclaimer: Bus timings, routes, and fares are subject to change. Please check the redBus app or website for any last-minute changes.




