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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Kota Bharu travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kota Bharu

With 1.46 million inhabitants, Kota Bharu is the most populous city in Malaysia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kota Bharu deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Kota Bharu

Kota Bharu in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1994
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kota Bharu in December
Estimated hotel price
₹ 1994
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Kota Bharu

Plane

When flying to Kota Bharu, you’ll arrive at Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa (KBR), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Kota Bharu is called Kota Bharu Wakaf Bharu Railway Station, and is located 5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kota Bharu is to pick up a car hire from Langkawi, which is about 272 km from Kota Bharu. You’ll find branches of Anytime Holiday and LangkawiBook, among others, in Langkawi.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kota Bharu Terminal Bas Ekspres, located 2.6 km from the city centre of Kota Bharu. Kota Bharu Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Kota Bharu, you’ll arrive at Kota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa (KBR), which is located 7 km from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Kota Bharu is called Kota Bharu Wakaf Bharu Railway Station, and is located 5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Kota Bharu is to pick up a car hire from Langkawi, which is about 272 km from Kota Bharu. You’ll find branches of Anytime Holiday and LangkawiBook, among others, in Langkawi.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Kota Bharu Terminal Bas Ekspres, located 2.6 km from the city centre of Kota Bharu. Kota Bharu Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Kota Bharu

TGGKuala Terengganu Sultan Mahmood
KBRKota Bharu Pengkalan Chepa

Airlines serving Kota Bharu

Turkish Airlines
Good (3,845 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,584 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,302 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (263 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,489 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (76 reviews)
Batik Air
Okay (72 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (208 reviews)
Air Mauritius
Good (20 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (92 reviews)
Royal Brunei Airlines
Okay (7 reviews)
Firefly
Good (31 reviews)
MAI
Excellent (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kota Bharu

Average rates range from around ₹ 2,391 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 4,373 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Dynasty Inn - Wakaf Che Yeh and OYO 1151 Diamond Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kota Bharu

Most booked hotels in Kota Bharu

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Perdana Kota Bharu
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,545+
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Grand Riverview Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 3,859+
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Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites Kota Bharu
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 2,744+
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Hiring a car in Kota Bharu

Expect to pay ₹ 42 per litre in Kota Bharu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 504 and ₹ 672.

Expect to pay ₹ 42 per litre in Kota Bharu (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 504 and ₹ 672.

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