How to travel from Penang National Park to Johor Bahru, Malaysia

The distance between Penang National Park and Johor Bahru is around 622km (386 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Penang National Park to Johor Bahru by plane, subway, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Johor BahruPenang National Park if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Penang (PEN) to Senai (JHB).

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    MYR 295($67)
Operated by

AirAsia

+ 3 others

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bus
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Bus to Larkin Bus Terminal

Take the bus to Larkin Bus Terminal.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    MYR 190($43)
Operated by

New Asian Travel

3 similiar routes

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car
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Drive

Drive to Johor Bahru.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Distance719km (447 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penang National Park and Johor Bahru

There are several options for getting from Penang National Park to Johor Bahru by plane, subway, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MYR 89 ($20) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 295 ($67).

The distance between Penang National Park and Johor Bahru is around 622km (386 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 590km (367 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Penang National Park and Johor Bahru by plane and subway. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penang National Park to Johor Bahru is to fly which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx MYR 295 ($67).

The cheapest way to travel between Penang National Park and Johor Bahru, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 89 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Penang National Park and Johor Bahru. We recommend that you fly from Penang (PEN) to Senai (JHB). instead which will take 2h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Penang National Park and Johor Bahru. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Penang National Park to Johor Bahru. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sungai Nibong. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.

Billion Stars Express, KPB Express, StarMart Express, KKKL Express and New Asian Travel run regular bus services between Penang National Park and Johor Bahru. Buses run hourly and take around 9h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Penang National Park and Johor Bahru. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and arrive at Senai (JHB). The flight takes around 1h 10m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Penang National Park and Johor Bahru with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.

AirAsia, Firefly, Malindo Airways and Malaysia Airlines fly between Penang National Park and Johor Bahru. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) and and arrive into Senai (JHB). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.

The flight from Penang National Park to Johor Bahru typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Penang (PEN) 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Penang National Park and Johor Bahru. The distance is around 719km (447 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penang National Park to Johor Bahru is to fly and then take the underground which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around MYR 460 ($105).

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Transport options from Penang National Park to Johor Bahru
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 30m
MYR 295($67)
5 times a day622km (386 miles)
Fly to Singapore Seletar Apt (XSP)3h 45m
MYR 815($185)
every 15 mins653km (406 miles)
Plane and Train3h 25m
MYR 460($105)
every 15 mins685km (426 miles)
Bus to Larkin Bus Terminal + 3 similar
8h 50m
MYR 190($43)
once daily724km (450 miles)
Bus9h 50m
MYR 175($39)
hourly710km (441 miles)
Bus to Larkin Bus Terminal10h 30m
MYR 89($20)
hourly703km (437 miles)
Bus to Taman Johor Jaya10h 60m
MYR 115($26)
every 4 hours731km (454 miles)
Drive
7h 50m
MYR 150($34)
on demand719km (447 miles)

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Airports near Johor Bahru

The following major airports near Johor Bahru offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Malaysia and internationally.

JHB
Senai International Airport (JHB)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Johor Bahru
KUA
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
260km (162 miles) from Johor Bahru
KUL
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
International Airport
Distance
265km (164 miles) from Johor Bahru