Kota Bharu to George Town by bus
George Town lies 225 km (140 mi) west of Kota Bharu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 18 min including stops, over roughly 275 km (171 mi) of road.
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| Kota Bharu | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 568,900 | 158,336 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
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Common questions
How far is George Town from Kota Bharu?
225 km (140 mi) in a straight line, west of Kota Bharu; by road roughly 275 km (171 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kota Bharu to George Town by bus?
About 4 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kota Bharu and George Town?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.