Kota Bharu, earlier known as Kota Baharu, is the capital city of Kelantan State of Northern Peninsular Malaysia. The city is located near the southern border of Thailand and serves as a gateway to the more famous Perhentian Islands of Malaysia. The city is settled on the East front of the Kelantan River and has a religious population.
The total road distance between Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) to Kota Bharu Bus Terminal is about 440 kilometers or 273 miles. After considering traffic conditions, it takes about 9 hours and 30 minutes to cover the distance between the two destinations by road. More than 30 buses run from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) to Kota Bharu which are operated by 8 different bus operators. Traveling by bus is a great option compared to other modes of transport as traveling by plane is overtly expensive for some and the train takes more time to cover this distance.
Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) to Kota Bharu Bus Details
There are several bus operators who provide daily bus service in this route including Perdana Express, Transnasional, Queen Express, Ekspres Musafir, Maraliner, and Lienadia Express. All these bus operators provide great service, however, Perdana Express provides the most number of buses every day and is most preferred by travelers to Kota Bharu.
The first bus departing from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS), Kuala Lumpur is a luxury SVIP bus with Wi-Fi, Central TV, and charging points operated by Perdana Express and departs at 9:00 am. The last bus departing from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) is a business class bus operated by Transnasional which departs at 11:15 pm. The drop-off point for all the buses is Kota Bharu Bus Terminal, with the average bus fare of RM 44 for all bus operators.
Things to do in Kota Bharu
Here's a brief list of things to do in Kota Bharu:
- Kota Bharu Night Market: Explores the traditional Malay food or enjoy shopping at the Kota Bharu Night Market.
- Istana Jahar: Visit the iconic 1887 built Istana Jahar and learn about the history of Kelantan culture and traditions, displayed in pictures and other artifacts.
- Istana Batu: Istana Batu is the formal palace of the prince of Kelantan, the place is now open for the public and has many memorabilia of the royal family.
- Istana Balai Besar or The Grand Palace: Look the magnificent Malay architecture of this Grand Place built in 1884 which is now used occasionally for special events.
- Bank Kerapu: Learn about the history of World War II and the Japanese invasion of Malaysia in this 1912 colonial built bank which is now a war museum.
- Pantai Beach: Take a relaxing time out at Pantai Beach where you can take a swim in the green ocean or just relax on the white sandy beach.
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