Buses normally need between 8h 40m and 9h 3m hours to get to Narathiwat from Kuala Lumpur. Note that the travel time is for your reference only and can depend on different factors such as traffic and weather conditions. Heavy rainfalls almost inevitably make the trip longer due to poor visibility or floods. Road and surface repairs which happen quite often, result in detours and longer travel times. Major national holidays, long weekends, or peak season periods may cause delays both in departures and arrivals – plan accordingly to avoid disappointment, especially if you have further connections and a tight schedule.
On this route, Ekspres Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana, Lienadia Express, Queen Express, Sani Express offers the fastest service. Ekspres Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana, Lienadia Express, Naza Express, Queen Express, Sani Express buses usually take the longest time to complete the journey.
Remember, though, that tickets offering the shortest travel time are normally the most expensive ones. Yet it pays to spend a bit more to ensure your bus goes direct without additional stops and uses highways instead of local roads.