How to travel from Johor Bahru to Gunung Mulu National Park, Malaysia

The distance between Johor Bahru and Gunung Mulu National Park is around 1,314km (816 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Johor Bahru to Gunung Mulu National Park by plane, bus, train and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Gunung Mulu National ParkJohor Bahru if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly to Mulu (MZV)

Fly from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Mulu (MZV).

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    MYR 950($215)
Operated by

AirAsia

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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Kuala Terengganu then Pontianak and then to Bandar Seri Begawan.

  • Duration1 day 19h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MYR 255($58)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Segamat then take the bus to Kuala Terengganu then Pontianak and then to Bandar Seri Begawan.

  • Duration1 day 20h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MYR 335($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Tanjung Pinang and then to Pontianak then take the bus to Bandar Seri Begawan.

  • Duration3 days 15h
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    MYR 460($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Johor Bahru and Gunung Mulu National Park

There are several options for getting from Johor Bahru to Gunung Mulu National Park by plane, bus, train and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MYR 255 ($58) and will take around 1 day 19h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 950 ($215).

The distance between Johor Bahru and Gunung Mulu National Park is around 1,314km (816 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,272km (790 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Johor Bahru and Gunung Mulu National Park by plane.

The quickest way to get from Johor Bahru to Gunung Mulu National Park is to fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx MYR 950 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Johor Bahru and Gunung Mulu National Park is to take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 255 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Johor Bahru and Gunung Mulu National Park. We recommend that you fly from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Mulu (MZV). instead which will take 4h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Johor Bahru and Gunung Mulu National Park. It typically takes around 1 day 19h and departs on demand.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Johor Bahru to Gunung Mulu National Park. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kuala Terengganu, Pontianak and Bandar Seri Begawan. These services run on demand and will take a minimum of 1 day 19h.

Cepat Express, DAMRI Angkutan Antar Lintas Batas Negara (ALBN), Mara Liner and KKKL Express run regular bus services between Johor Bahru and Gunung Mulu National Park. Buses run on demand and take around 1 day 19h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Johor Bahru and Gunung Mulu National Park. Flights depart from Singapore Changi (SIN) and arrive at Miri (MYY). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Johor Bahru and Gunung Mulu National Park with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Scoot Tigerair, AirAsia, Jetstar Asia Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Royal Brunei Airlines fly between Johor Bahru and Gunung Mulu National Park. Flights depart from Singapore Changi (SIN) and and arrive into Miri (MYY). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Johor Bahru to Gunung Mulu National Park typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Singapore Changi (SIN) and and arrive into Miri (MYY).

The closest major airport to Gunung Mulu National Park is Mulu Airport (MZV) (MZV) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Gunung Mulu National Park. Limbang Airport (LMN) (LMN) and Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) (BKI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Johor Bahru to Gunung Mulu National Park. We recommend that you fly from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Miri (MYY). instead which will take 5h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Johor Bahru to Gunung Mulu National Park is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around MYR 285 ($64).

How do I get from Johor Bahru to Gunung Mulu National Park

Compare travel optionsbetween Johor Bahru and Gunung Mulu National Park

Transport options from Johor Bahru to Gunung Mulu National Park
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Mulu (MZV) + 2 similar
4h 5m
MYR 950($215)
every 15 mins1,314km (817 miles)
Fly to Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN)5h 20m
MYR 2,190($495)
every 15 mins1,425km (885 miles)
Fly5h 25m
MYR 285($64)
every 15 mins1,314km (816 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1 day 19h
MYR 255($58)
once daily2,729km (1,696 miles)
Bus via Kuala Terengganu1 day 19h
MYR 310($70)
once daily2,729km (1,696 miles)
Train and Bus
1 day 20h
MYR 335($75)
once daily2,738km (1,701 miles)
Ferry and Bus
3 days 15h
MYR 460($105)
once a week2,571km (1,598 miles)

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Airports near Gunung Mulu National Park

The following major airports near Gunung Mulu National Park offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.

MZV
Mulu Airport (MZV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Gunung Mulu National Park
LMN
Limbang Airport (LMN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
65km (40 miles) from Gunung Mulu National Park
BKI
Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI)
International Airport
Distance
240km (149 miles) from Gunung Mulu National Park