Day trip from Kuala Krai to Kota Bharu
Kota Bharu lies 66 km (41 mi) north of Kuala Krai, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 66 km (41 mi) apart, Kota Bharu is a realistic day trip from Kuala Krai: about 1 h 4 min each way by road.
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| Kuala Krai | Kota Bharu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 105,007 | 568,900 |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Postal codes | 18000–18050 | 15000–16150 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kota Bharu
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Staying in Kota Bharu
Our booking partner lists 592 places to stay in Kota Bharu. Of the 312 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (132), and 1 are five-star. Across 154 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 46,889 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kota Bharu from Kuala Krai?
66 km (41 mi) in a straight line, north of Kuala Krai; by road roughly 81 km (50 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kuala Krai to Kota Bharu by road?
About 1 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Krai and Kota Bharu?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kota Bharu?
Our booking partner lists 592 places to stay in Kota Bharu, bookable on this site.
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.