The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru is around 325km (202 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 9 different ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru by bus, train, taxi, car, plane and subway. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Senai (JHB).
Malindo Airways
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Take the bus to Larkin Bus Terminal.
Billion Stars Express
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Take the train to Seremban then take the bus to Larkin Bus Terminal.
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Take a taxi to Johor Bahru.
Sunlight Taxi
+ 3 othersThere are several options for getting from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru by bus, train, taxi, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 195 ($44).
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru is around 325km (202 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 293km (182 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru is to fly which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx MYR 195 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. We recommend that you fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Senai (JHB). instead which will take 2h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a day and takes 4h 30m.
Billion Stars Express, KPB Express, KKKL Express, Causeway Link, LA Holidays, StarMart Express, Sri Maju Group, Sri Maju Group SG, Mara Liner and Plusliner run regular bus services between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. Buses run every 30 mins and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. Flights depart from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) and arrive at Senai (JHB). The flight takes around 1hr.
Yes there is a direct flight between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.
Malindo Airways, Firefly, AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines fly between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. Flights depart from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) and and arrive into Senai (JHB). These flights usually take around 1hr.
The flight from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) and and arrive into Senai (JHB).
The closest major airport to Johor Bahru is Senai International Airport (JHB) (JHB) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Johor Bahru. Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) (KUA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) (KUL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru. The distance is around 335km (208 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around MYR 49 ($11).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 15m | MYR 195($44) | 5 times a day | 342km (212 miles) |
Fly to Senai (JHB) | 2h 45m | MYR 165($37) | 5 times a day | 345km (214 miles) |
Plane and Train | 2h 40m | MYR 315($71) | every 2 hours | 362km (225 miles) |
Fly to Singapore Changi (SIN), train | 3h 40m | MYR 330($74) | every 3 hours | 408km (253 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 4h 25m | MYR 49($11) | every 30 mins | 326km (203 miles) |
Bus to Larkin Bus Terminal | 4h 30m | 5 times a day | 325km (202 miles) | |
Train and Bus | 5h 20m | MYR 49($11) | hourly | 341km (212 miles) |
Taxi | 3h 25m | MYR 665($150) | on demand | 335km (208 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | MYR 71($16) | on demand | 335km (208 miles) |
Billion Stars Express
KPB Express
KKKL Express
Causeway Link
LA Holidays
Malindo Airways
Firefly
AirAsia
Malaysia Airlines
Scoot Tigerair
SMRT
The following major airports near Johor Bahru offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.