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.

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$12

Sunday

$12

Monday

$12

Tuesday

$13

Wednesday

$12

Thursday

$12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Mayang Sari Express		8:00 PM	Malacca	707 Hotel	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Stesen Bas	Economy	$12	A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from 707 Hotel, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 PM to Stesen Bas, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Sani United	10h 34m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	6:34 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 34m
Sani United	10h 30m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Kota Bharu	Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian	Economy	$12	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 PM to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
E-Mutiara		8:30 AM	Malacca	707 Hotel	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	UMK Universiti Malaysia Kelantan Jeli	Business	$14	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from 707 Hotel, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 AM to UMK Universiti Malaysia Kelantan Jeli, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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 12/6/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:04:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 34m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sani United	10h 24m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	6:24 AM	Kota Bharu	Terminal TESCO	Economy	$12	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 PM to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 24m
Sani United		8:00 PM	Malacca	707 Hotel	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Pasir Tumboh	Economy	$13	A Bus from Sani United goes from 707 Hotel, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 PM to Pasir Tumboh, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
E-Mutiara		8:30 AM	Malacca	707 Hotel	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	UMK Universiti Malaysia Kelantan Jeli	Business	$14	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from 707 Hotel, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 AM to UMK Universiti Malaysia Kelantan Jeli, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
E-Mutiara	11h 3m	8:30 AM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	7:33 PM	Kota Bharu	Terminal TESCO	Economy	$14	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 AM to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 3m
Ekspres Perdana	10h 24m	9:30 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	7:54 AM	Kota Bharu	Terminal TESCO	Economy	$14	A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/7/2025 9:30:00 PM to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:54:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 24m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Mayang Sari Express	10h 34m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	6:34 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 34m
Mayang Sari Express		8:00 PM	Malacca	707 Hotel	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Stesen Bas	Economy	$12	A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from 707 Hotel, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 PM to Stesen Bas, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Sani United	10h 24m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	6:24 AM	Kota Bharu	Terminal TESCO	Economy	$12	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 PM to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 24m
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 12/8/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:04:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 34m
E-Mutiara		8:30 AM	Malacca	707 Hotel	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Stesen Bas	Business	$14	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from 707 Hotel, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 AM to Stesen Bas, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Sani United	10h 30m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Kota Bharu	Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian		Economy	$13	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 PM to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Malacca to Kota Bharu via Kuala Lumpur, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Bookaway
  
  3h 18m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Malacca
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:15 PM
  
  Kuala Lumpur
  Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 PM to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
- RedBus
  
  1h 18m
  
  0
  
  9:30 PM
  
  Kuala Lumpur
  Berjaya Times Square
  
  10:48 PM
  
  Kota Bharu
  Nilam Puri
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from RedBus goes from Berjaya Times Square, Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) at 12/6/2025 9:30:00 PM to Nilam Puri, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:48:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 18m
Travel Time is 7h 12m shorter, and you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Mayang Sari Express	10h 34m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	6:34 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 34m
Mayang Sari Express		8:00 PM	Malacca	707 Hotel	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Stesen Bas	Economy	$12	A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from 707 Hotel, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM to Stesen Bas, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Sani United	10h 24m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	6:24 AM	Kota Bharu	Terminal TESCO	Economy	$12	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 24m
Sani United	12h 59m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	8:59 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$13	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:59:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 59m
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 12/10/2025 8:30:00 AM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:04:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 34m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sani United	10h 24m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	6:24 AM	Kota Bharu	Terminal TESCO	Economy	$12	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 PM to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:24:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 24m
Sani United	10h 34m	8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	6:34 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Sani United goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:34:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 34m
Mayang Sari Express		8:00 PM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	8:00 PM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Mayang Sari Express		8:00 PM	Malacca	707 Hotel	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Stesen Bas	Economy	$12	A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from 707 Hotel, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 PM to Stesen Bas, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
E-Mutiara	11h 3m	8:30 AM	Malacca	Central Bus Station	7:33 PM	Kota Bharu	Terminal TESCO	Economy	$14	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Central Bus Station, Malacca (Malaysia) at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 AM to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:33:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 3m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Malacca to Kota Bharu is $12 on 12/9/2025. 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.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 40 daily buses from Malacca to Kota Bharu. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Malacca and Kota Bharu.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 101 buses from Malacca to Kota Bharu, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Malacca and Kota Bharu, with 19 offers.

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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 20 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	10h 24m
Earliest Bus	8:30 AM
Latest Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	20 Ø
Distance	272.1 miles
Bus Companies	E-Mutiara, Sani United, Ekspres Perdana, Mayang Sari Express and MARA Liner

Cheapest bus connections from Malacca to Kota Bharu

Every day, 20 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 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$12

Sunday 12/07

$12

Monday 12/08

$12

Tuesday 12/09

$12

Wednesday 12/10

$13

Thursday 12/11

$12

Friday 12/12

$12

Saturday 12/13

$12

Sunday 12/14

$14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$12

Wednesday 12/17

$12

Thursday 12/18

$12

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

$12

Sunday 12/21

$12

Monday 12/22

$14

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$12

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$12

Saturday 12/27

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, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Malacca to Kota Bharu. Saturday 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 $14.

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.

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

Teluk Mersira

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Malacca to Kota Bharu? Compare all modes of transports from Malacca to Kota Bharu.

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 10h 34m 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 $14. 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 20 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 Sani United and takes 10h 24m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $12. 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 8:30 AM. 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.

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!