How to get from Penang to Kota Bharu
2 ways, 234 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 6h | RM70–90 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 6h | RM455–680 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Penang to Kota Bharu?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 6h door to door. The straight-line distance is 234 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Penang to Kota Bharu?
- Drive is the cheapest, from RM70. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Kota Bharu from Penang by road?
- About 343 km, roughly 6h of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around RM70–90; tolls and parking are extra.