George Town to Kota Bharu by train
Kota Bharu lies 225 km (140 mi) east of George Town, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 14 min at the speeds typical of Malaysia rail, over roughly 275 km (171 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| George Town | Kota Bharu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 158,336 | 568,900 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | Macallum station | Kota Bharu train station, Pasir Puteh train station |
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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 George Town?
225 km (140 mi) in a straight line, east of George Town; by road roughly 275 km (171 mi).
How long does it take to get from George Town to Kota Bharu by train?
About 3 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between George Town 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.