Kelantan, Malaysia · Asia
Kota Bharu sits on the route: 10 minutes from Wakaf Baharu.
Kota Bharu is a city located in Kelantan, Malaysia. With a population of 568,900, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Kota Bharu sits in Malaysia, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Kuala Lumpur time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kota Bharu to your route.
Kota Bharu (Kelantanese: Koto Baghu), colloquially referred to as KB, is a town in Malaysia that serves as the state capital and royal seat of Kelantan. It is situated in the northeastern part of Peninsular Malaysia and lies near the mouth of the Kelantan River.
The town is home to many religious buildings, variousRead more
museums, the unique architecture of the old royal palaces (still occupied by the Sultan and Sultanah and off-limits to visitors but viewable from outside) and former royal buildings (which can be visited). It is served by Keretapi Tanah Melayu's East Coast Line at the nearby Wakaf Bharu Terminal Station, in the town of Wakaf Bharu across the Kelantan River and Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, located in Pengkalan Chepa.
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Kota Bharu is located in Kelantan, Malaysia, Asia. The coordinates are 6.1236 latitude, 102.2433 longitude.
Kota Bharu has a population of approximately 568,900 people, making it a city in Malaysia.
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