Bus Malacca to Kota Bharu: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Malacca to Kota Bharu

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Malacca to Kota Bharu from various bus operators like E-Mutiara, Sani United or Ekspres Perdana for the next days.

today

$13

tomorrow

$15

Wednesday

$12

Thursday

$12

Friday

$12

Saturday

$12

Sunday

$14

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sani United	12h 55m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	8:55 AM	Kota Bharu	Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian	Economy	$13	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/3/2026 8:00:00 PM to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/4/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Sani United	10h 24m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	6:24 AM	Kota Bharu	Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian	Economy	$13	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/3/2026 8:00:00 PM to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/4/2026 6:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 24m
Ekspres Perdana	12h 59m	9:30 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	10:29 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/3/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/4/2026 10:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 59m
E-Mutiara		8:00 PM	Malacca	707 Hotel	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian	Business	$21	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from 707 Hotel, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/3/2026 8:00:00 PM to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
E-Mutiara	13h 5m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	9:05 AM	Kota Bharu	Shell Gas Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/3/2026 8:00:00 PM to Shell Gas Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/4/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sani United	11h 3m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	7:03 AM	Kota Bharu	Stesen Bas	Economy	$15	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/4/2026 8:00:00 PM to Stesen Bas, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/5/2026 7:03:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 3m
Sani United	10h 24m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	6:24 AM	Kota Bharu	Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian	Economy	$15	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/4/2026 8:00:00 PM to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/5/2026 6:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 24m
E-Mutiara		8:00 PM	Malacca	707 Hotel	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian	Business	$21	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from 707 Hotel, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/4/2026 8:00:00 PM to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Ekspres Perdana	12h 59m	9:30 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	10:29 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/4/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/5/2026 10:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 59m
Ekspres Perdana	12h 55m	9:30 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	10:25 AM	Kota Bharu	Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian	Economy	$21	A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/4/2026 9:30:00 PM to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/5/2026 10:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sani United	12h 59m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	8:59 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/5/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/6/2026 8:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 59m
Sani United	12h 55m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	8:55 AM	Kota Bharu	Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian	Economy	$12	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/5/2026 8:00:00 PM to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/6/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
E-Mutiara	13h 5m	8:30 AM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	9:35 PM	Kota Bharu	Shell Gas Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/5/2026 8:30:00 AM to Shell Gas Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/5/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
E-Mutiara	13h 5m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	9:05 AM	Kota Bharu	Shell Gas Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/5/2026 8:00:00 PM to Shell Gas Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/6/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Ekspres Perdana	12h 59m	9:30 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	10:29 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/5/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/6/2026 10:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 59m

Did you know that if you travel from Malacca to Kota Bharu via Jerteh, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Ekspres Perdana
  
  19h 5m
  
  0
  
  9:30 PM
  
  Malacca
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:15 AM
  
  Jerteh
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/4/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Jerteh (Malaysia) arriving at 8/5/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
- Teraju Express
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Jerteh
  Bus Station
  
  4:35 PM
  
  Kota Bharu
  Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from Teraju Express goes from Bus Station, Jerteh (Malaysia) at 8/5/2026 2:40:00 PM to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/5/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is 6h 10m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sani United	12h 59m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	8:59 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/6/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/7/2026 8:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 59m
E-Mutiara	13h 5m	8:30 AM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	9:35 PM	Kota Bharu	Shell Gas Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/6/2026 8:30:00 AM to Shell Gas Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/6/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
E-Mutiara	13h 5m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	9:05 AM	Kota Bharu	Shell Gas Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/6/2026 8:00:00 PM to Shell Gas Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/7/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Sani United	11h 3m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	7:03 AM	Kota Bharu	Stesen Bas	Economy	$13	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/6/2026 8:00:00 PM to Stesen Bas, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/7/2026 7:03:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 3m
Ekspres Perdana	12h 59m	9:30 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	10:29 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/6/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/7/2026 10:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 59m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sani United	12h 55m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	8:55 AM	Kota Bharu	Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian	Economy	$12	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/7/2026 8:00:00 PM to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/8/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
Sani United	12h 47m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	8:47 AM	Kota Bharu	Pasir Tumboh	Economy	$12	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/7/2026 8:00:00 PM to Pasir Tumboh, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/8/2026 8:47:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 47m
E-Mutiara	13h 5m	8:30 AM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	9:35 PM	Kota Bharu	Shell Gas Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/7/2026 8:30:00 AM to Shell Gas Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/7/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
E-Mutiara	13h 5m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	9:05 AM	Kota Bharu	Shell Gas Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/7/2026 8:00:00 PM to Shell Gas Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/8/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Ekspres Perdana	12h 59m	9:30 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	10:29 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/7/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/8/2026 10:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 59m

Did you know that if you travel from Malacca to Kota Bharu via Jerteh, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Ekspres Perdana
  
  19h 5m
  
  0
  
  9:30 PM
  
  Malacca
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:15 AM
  
  Jerteh
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/4/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Jerteh (Malaysia) arriving at 8/5/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
- Teraju Express
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Jerteh
  Bus Station
  
  4:35 PM
  
  Kota Bharu
  Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from Teraju Express goes from Bus Station, Jerteh (Malaysia) at 8/5/2026 2:40:00 PM to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/5/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is 6h 18m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sani United	12h 59m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	8:59 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/8/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/9/2026 8:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 59m
Sani United	12h 55m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	8:55 AM	Kota Bharu	Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian	Economy	$12	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/8/2026 8:00:00 PM to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/9/2026 8:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m
E-Mutiara	13h 5m	8:30 AM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	9:35 PM	Kota Bharu	Shell Gas Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/8/2026 8:30:00 AM to Shell Gas Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/8/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
E-Mutiara	13h 5m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	9:05 AM	Kota Bharu	Shell Gas Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/8/2026 8:00:00 PM to Shell Gas Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/9/2026 9:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 5m
Ekspres Perdana	12h 59m	9:30 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	10:29 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/8/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/9/2026 10:29:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 59m

Did you know that if you travel from Malacca to Kota Bharu via Jerteh, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Ekspres Perdana
  
  19h 5m
  
  0
  
  9:30 PM
  
  Malacca
  Central Bus Station
  
  7:15 AM
  
  Jerteh
  Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/4/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Jerteh (Malaysia) arriving at 8/5/2026 7:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 45m
- Teraju Express
  
  1h 55m
  
  0
  
  2:40 PM
  
  Jerteh
  Bus Station
  
  4:35 PM
  
  Kota Bharu
  Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $4
  
  A Bus from Teraju Express goes from Bus Station, Jerteh (Malaysia) at 8/5/2026 2:40:00 PM to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/5/2026 4:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
Travel time is 6h 10m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
E-Mutiara	10h 34m	8:30 AM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	7:04 PM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/9/2026 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/9/2026 7:04:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 34m
Sani United	10h 34m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	6:34 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/9/2026 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/10/2026 6:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 34m
E-Mutiara		8:00 PM	Malacca	707 Hotel	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian	Business	$21	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from 707 Hotel, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/9/2026 8:00:00 PM to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Ekspres Perdana		9:30 PM	Malacca	707 Hotel	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian	Business	$21	A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from 707 Hotel, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/9/2026 9:30:00 PM to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Ekspres Perdana	10h 34m	9:30 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	8:04 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 8/9/2026 9:30:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 8/10/2026 8:04:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 34m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Malacca to Kota Bharu is $12 on 8/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Malacca and Kota Bharu

See here how frequent the connections between Malacca and Kota Bharu are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 57 daily buses from Malacca to Kota Bharu. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Malacca and Kota Bharu.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 179 buses from Malacca to Kota Bharu, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Malacca and Kota Bharu, with 36 offers.

Enjoy these deals on your way from Malacca to Kota Bharu

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Facts about the bus from Malacca to Kota Bharu

Compare all providers like E-Mutiara, Sani United and Ekspres Perdana that travel 30 times every day by bus from Malacca to Kota Bharu in one click! Book your bus ticket from Malacca to Kota Bharu starting from $12!

Cheapest Bus	$12
Fastest Bus	1h 57m
Earliest Bus	8:00 PM
Latest Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	30 Ø
Distance	272.1 miles
Bus Companies	E-Mutiara, Sani United, Ekspres Perdana, Queen Express and Mayang Sari Express

Cheapest bus connections from Malacca to Kota Bharu

Every day, 30 buses from 5 bus companies leave Malacca for Kota Bharu: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/03/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

$13

Tuesday 08/04

$15

Wednesday 08/05

$12

Thursday 08/06

$13

Friday 08/07

$12

Saturday 08/08

$12

Sunday 08/09

$12

Monday 08/10

$12

Tuesday 08/11

$12

Wednesday 08/12

$12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$12

Saturday 08/15

$12

Sunday 08/16

$12

Monday 08/17

$12

Tuesday 08/18

$13

Wednesday 08/19

$15

Thursday 08/20

$13

Friday 08/21

$13

Saturday 08/22

$13

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

$12

Tuesday 08/25

$13

Wednesday 08/26

$12

Thursday 08/27

$12

Friday 08/28

$12

Saturday 08/29

The cheapest time to travel from Malacca to Kota Bharu

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Malacca to Kota Bharu, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $12, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Malacca to Kota Bharu. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $12.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Malacca to Kota Bharu, with $12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $13.

How to save money travelling from Malacca to Kota Bharu

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Malacca to Kota Bharu in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Malacca to Kota Bharu, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Malacca to Kota Bharu are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Malacca to Kota Bharu

These are the most booked bus companies between Malacca to Kota Bharu from our users.

E-Mutiara from Malacca to Kota Bharu

Here you will find the key facts about the E-Mutiara bus route Malacca to Kota Bharu:

Cheapest Price	$13
Fastest Bus	1h 57m
Earliest Bus	8:00 PM
Last Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Connections	13 Ø
Found on	8/3/2026

Mayang Sari Express from Malacca to Kota Bharu

Here you will find the key facts about the Mayang Sari Express bus route Malacca to Kota Bharu:

Cheapest Price	$21
Fastest Bus	10h 34m
Earliest Bus	8:00 PM
Last Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	8/3/2026

All bus stations and stops in Malacca and Kota Bharu

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Malacca and Kota Bharu.

707 Hotel

Jalan Laksamana Cheng Ho 153

Central Bus Station

Jalan Tun Abdul Razak 73B

The Straits Hotel And Suites

Estadia Hotel

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel

Bus Station

Jalan Maulana Khurasan

Nilam Puri

Jalan Kuala Krai KM 12

Stesen Bas

Jalan Padang Garong

UMK Universiti Malaysia Kelantan Jeli

Karung Berkunci 36

Caltex Panchor Gas Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Malacca to Kota Bharu

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Malacca to Kota Bharu? Or which bus companies serve the route Malacca to Kota Bharu? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Malacca to Kota Bharu bus

How much does a Malacca Kota Bharu bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $12 and takes 12h 59m to reach Kota Bharu. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Malacca to Kota Bharu?

This route is offered by 5 companies with a range of ticket prices between $12 and $25. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Kota Bharu.

On average, how many connections are available from Malacca to Kota Bharu each day?

Every day, the Malacca to Kota Bharu bus route is served by approximately 30 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Malacca to Kota Bharu take?

The fastest bus from Malacca to Kota Bharu is offered by E-Mutiara and takes 1h 57m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $24. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Malacca to Kota Bharu?

The earliest bus arriving in Kota Bharu from Malacca starts at 8:00 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Malacca to Kota Bharu?

The latest bus trip departing from Malacca for Kota Bharu starts at 9:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Malacca Kota Bharu route?

When traveling by bus from Malacca to Kota Bharu, passengers can travel with E-Mutiara, Sani United and Ekspres Perdana. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Malacca and Kota Bharu?

You can check all the direct connections between Malacca and Kota Bharu by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: E-Mutiara, Sani United and Ekspres Perdana.

What can I take with me on the Malacca to Kota Bharu bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Malacca Kota Bharu bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Malacca Kota Bharu bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Malacca to Kota Bharu on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Malacca to Kota Bharu?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 30 daily trips between Malacca and Kota Bharu. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Malacca to Kota Bharu?

Prices and availability for 30 trips between Malacca and Kota Bharu change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Malacca to Kota Bharu

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

More bus routes to Malacca and to Kota Bharu

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Malacca and to Kota Bharu. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!