How to travel from Putrajaya to Johor Bahru, Malaysia

The distance between Putrajaya and Johor Bahru is around 313km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Putrajaya 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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Train to KL Sentral, Fly

Take the train to KL Sentral then fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Senai (JHB).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    MYR 225($51)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to JB Larkin Terminal.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    MYR 35($8)
Operated by

Plusliner

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Seremban then take the bus to Larkin Bus Terminal.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    MYR 71($16)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Johor Bahru.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    MYR 620($140)
Operated by

Taxi KLIA KLIA2 Subang Airport Transfer

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Drive

Drive to Johor Bahru.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance322km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Putrajaya and Johor Bahru

There are several options for getting from Putrajaya to Johor Bahru by bus, train, taxi, car, plane and subway. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around MYR 27 ($6) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately MYR 225 ($51).

The distance between Putrajaya and Johor Bahru is around 313km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 278km (173 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Putrajaya and Johor Bahru by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Putrajaya to Johor Bahru is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx MYR 225 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Putrajaya and Johor Bahru, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around MYR 27 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Putrajaya and Johor Bahru. We recommend that you take the train to KL Sentral then fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Senai (JHB). instead which will take 2h 40m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Putrajaya and Johor Bahru. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Putrajaya and Johor Bahru with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 4h 30m.

Plusliner, Billion Stars Express, KPB Express, KKKL Express, Causeway Link, LA Holidays, StarMart Express, Sri Maju Group, Sri Maju Group SG and Mara Liner run regular bus services between Putrajaya and Johor Bahru. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Putrajaya to Johor Bahru. We recommend that you take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan then fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Senai (JHB). instead which will take 2h 50m.

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 Putrajaya and Johor Bahru. The distance is around 322km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Putrajaya to Johor Bahru is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around MYR 35 ($8).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Putrajaya and Johor Bahru

Transport options from Putrajaya to Johor Bahru
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to KL Sentral, Fly + 2 similar
2h 40m
MYR 225($51)
5 times a day374km (232 miles)
Train and Plane2h 50m
MYR 175($40)
5 times a day358km (222 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
MYR 340($77)
every 3 hours421km (262 miles)
Bus + 2 similar
4h 30m
MYR 35($8)
4 times a day313km (195 miles)
Bus to Larkin Bus Terminal4h 30m
MYR 62($14)
every 30 mins339km (211 miles)
Bus to Larkin Bus Terminal4h 40m
MYR 27($6)
twice daily344km (214 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 5m
MYR 71($16)
hourly353km (219 miles)
Taxi
3h 20m
MYR 620($140)
on demand322km (200 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
MYR 71($16)
on demand322km (200 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