Kota Bharu to Kelantan

Travelling between Kota Bharu and Kelantan is possible by Bus, train and van. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 10.28 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 6.36.

It can take you anywhere between 5 and 5 hours to travel between Kota Bharu and Kelantan depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between Kota Bharu and Kelantan. Bus will bring you to your destination in 4h 26m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 4h 26m to reach Kelantan.

Travelling between Kota Bharu and Kelantan can be as cheap as USD 6.36 if you opt for a Ekspres Mutiara bus and as expensive as USD 10.28 if you buy a Sani Express Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

• 87 from Kota Bharu to Kelantan starting from 04:05 Tumpat until 23:42 Wakaf Bharu
• 9 from Kota Bharu to Kelantan starting from 08:00 Kota Bharu Airport until 15:00 Kota Bharu Airport
• 7 from Kota Bharu to Kelantan starting from 09:00 Bus Terminal Kota Bharu until 21:30 Bus Terminal Kota Bharu

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kota Bharu to Kelantan.

Bus

Travelling from Kota Bharu to Kelantan overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Kota Bharu and Kelantan

Ekspres Mutiara, Sani Express

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Kota Bharu and Kelantan, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Kota Bharu and Kelantan

Seven Seas

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

• 92% took a train
• 8% opted for a bus