# Guillemard Bridge, Malaysia: what it is and when to go

> Guillemard Bridge is a bridge in Gua Musang-Tumpat railway line (Jambatan Guillemard) in Malaysia (Kota Bharu). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 20 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/guillemard-bridge/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **What it is:** Bridge in Gua Musang-Tumpat railway line · Architecture
- **Local name:** Jambatan Guillemard
- **Where:** Malaysia
- **Best time:** February to April and June to August.
- **Nearest airport:** PEN Penang, 214 km as the crow flies
- **Coordinates:** 5.76182, 102.14965

## What it is and where

Guillemard Bridge is a bridge in Gua Musang-Tumpat railway line (Jambatan Guillemard) in Malaysia (Kota Bharu). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

It is in [Kota Bharu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/kota-bharu/), where this site lists 23 more places to see, 41 km from the centre.

Its coordinates are 5.76182, 102.14965; the nearest main airport is Penang International Airport (PEN, Penang), 214 km as the crow flies. How to get around Malaysia (train, car, bus) is covered in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/#moverse).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=5.761817%2C102.14965)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=5.761817%2C102.14965)

It is one of the [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/arquitectura/) places in Malaysia. In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.

## When to go

The best time to visit Guillemard Bridge is **February to April and June to August**.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 11 h 42 |
| February | Best time | 11 h 49 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 58 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 08 |
| May | Possible | 12 h 16 |
| June | Best time | 12 h 20 |
| July | Best time | 12 h 18 |
| August | Best time | 12 h 11 |
| September | Possible | 12 h 02 |
| October | Possible | 11 h 52 |
| November | Better not | 11 h 44 |
| December | Better not | 11 h 40 |

There are about 12 h 20 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.

When to go to Malaysia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/#cuando-ir).

## Before you go to Malaysia

To enter Malaysia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport with six months' validity”: they are all, with their deadlines, in [the Malaysia checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/#antes-de-salir). Currency: Malaysian ringgit (MYR); plugs: Type G · 240 V · 50 Hz (British three-pin adapter); emergencies: 999 for everything · 112 from a mobile.

In [Kokai](https://kokai.app/en/) you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.

## What is nearby

- [Masjid Mukim Batu Tinggi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/masjid-mukim-batu-tinggi/): Temples · 22 km
- [Masjid Mukim Beting Pauh](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/masjid-mukim-beting-pauh/): Temples · 24 km
- [Masjid Mukim Alor Bakat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/masjid-mukim-alor-bakat/): Temples · 29 km
- [Masjid Pasir Puteh](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/masjid-pasir-puteh/): Mosque in Malaysia · 29 km
- [Bukit Bunga–Ban Buketa Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/bukit-bunga-ban-buketa-bridge/): Bridge · 30 km

Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in [the Malaysia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/).

## More in Malaysia: Architecture

- [Kuala Lumpur Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/kuala-lumpur-tower/): tower in Kuala Lumpur
- [Penang Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/penang-bridge/): road bridge connecting Penang Island with the Malay Peninsula
- [Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/sultan-abdul-halim-mu-adzam-shah-bridge/): second highway connecting mainland and island in Penang, Malaysia
- [Langkawi Sky Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/langkawi-sky-bridge/): footbridge in Langkawi, Kedah, Malaysia
- [Alor Setar Tower](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/alor-setar-tower/): Skyscraper in Malaysia
- [Fort Cornwallis](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/fort-cornwallis/): bastion fort in George Town, Penang, Malaysia

Every Malaysia place under Architecture, each with its season, is on [its page](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/arquitectura/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Guillemard Bridge?

It is a bridge in Gua Musang-Tumpat railway line (Jambatan Guillemard in the local language) in Malaysia. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Malaysia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.

### When is the best time to visit Guillemard Bridge?

February to April and June to August. There are about 12 h 20 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.

### How do you get to Guillemard Bridge?

The nearest main airport is Penang International Airport (PEN), 214 km as the crow flies. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=5.761817%2C102.14965) opens the route on the map, and how to get around Malaysia is explained in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/#moverse).

### How do I add it to my trip?

With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Malaysia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.

### What else is around here?

Nearby you have [Masjid Mukim Batu Tinggi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/masjid-mukim-batu-tinggi/), [Masjid Mukim Beting Pauh](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/masjid-mukim-beting-pauh/), [Masjid Mukim Alor Bakat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/masjid-mukim-alor-bakat/). The rest is in [the Malaysia guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/asia/malasia/).

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/971582933), licensed under the ODbL, and from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q15063365), CC0. More about Guillemard Bridge on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillemard_Bridge). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).

