THE SHORT VERSION
Butterworth to Kota Bharu at a glance.
- From
- Butterworth
- Road distance
- About 320 km
- Straight line
- 221 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~4 h 15 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Not listed as direct
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Butterworth
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
Arriving in Kota Bharu
Local buses run to Kuala Besut for the Perhentian Islands and to the Thai border at Rantau Panjang.
- Kota Bharu bus terminal
Central station for city, regional and some long-distance buses.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Check land border rules before continuing to Thailand.
KEEP GOING
From Kota Bharu, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Kota Bharu
More buses from Butterworth
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Butterworth from Kota Bharu by road?+
About 320 km by road (221 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Butterworth to Kota Bharu take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 4 h 15 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Butterworth?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Kota Bharu to Butterworth?+
12Go's public route list doesn't include Kota Bharu to Butterworth as a direct route. You may need to change in another town.
Where does the bus from Butterworth arrive in Kota Bharu?+
It depends on the operator. In Kota Bharu, services use Kota Bharu bus terminal. Local buses run to Kuala Besut for the Perhentian Islands and to the Thai border at Rantau Panjang.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Kota Bharu?+
Local buses run to Kuala Besut for the Perhentian Islands and to the Thai border at Rantau Panjang.
What kind of bus runs from Butterworth to Kota Bharu?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Butterworth to Kota Bharu bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Kota Bharu by bus?+
Direct buses from Kota Bharu include Penang (George Town), Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Mersing, Krabi Town and more. See all connections on our Kota Bharu bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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