~3h 55mTotal estimate
~€26–84Rough fare per person
Flight to George Town
Kota Bharu → George Town · about ~40m in the air · ~€25–80
Ferry to Butterworth
George Town → Butterworth · about ~15m · ~€1–4
Kota Bharu → Butterworth
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About the trip from Kota Bharu to Butterworth
Kota Bharu (Malaysia) and Butterworth (Malaysia) are 223 km (139 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and ferry, via George Town: ~3h 55m door to door with 1 change, for ~€26–84 per person. The cheapest is by bus direct: ~€4–9 per person, about 5h 30m. Without flying, it takes about 5h 30m by bus, direct.
Step by step
- Flight from Kota Bharu to George Town: ~40m in the air, 225 km, ~€25–80
- Ferry from George Town to Butterworth: ~15m, 3 km, ~€1–4
Every route we know
- Flight + Ferry, via George Town: ~3h 55m, 1 change, ~€26–84
- Bus, direct: about 5h 30m, no changes, ~€4–9
Questions
How long does it take to get from Kota Bharu to Butterworth?
~3h 55m door to door by flight and ferry, via George Town, including time for changes and airports.
How much does it cost to travel from Kota Bharu to Butterworth?
~€26–84 per person for the route we suggest. The cheapest route, by bus direct, is ~€4–9. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Kota Bharu to Butterworth without flying?
Yes: by bus, direct, in about 5h 30m, for ~€4–9.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.