Buses from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru Sentral

Buses from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru Sentral

Kuala Lumpur
Johor Bahru Sentral
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How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru Sentral by Bus

Taking a bus to get from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru Sentral is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.

It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru Sentral tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.

How far is it from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru Sentral?

Traveling by bus, the distance from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru Sentral depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.

To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.

How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru Sentral by Bus?

The estimate travel time from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru Sentral is about 4h 15m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru Sentral may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.

Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.

Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.

How much does it cost to get from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru Sentral by Bus?

The ticket price from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru Sentral can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.

Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru Sentral timetable

To help you plan your trip, here is the Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru Sentral timetable of bus departure and arrival times.

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Bus companies differ a lot in quality and service they provide. When choosing a bus company for you travels, do some basic research before you buy your tickets.

Safety is one of the most important aspects to consider. We also recommend you checking reviews on overall service quality of the bus companies serving this route.

Our service only partners with reliable and trustworthy bus companies. We do our best to provide your a choice of the best operators available on each route.

Transportation from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru Sentral

Facts about the bus from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru Sentral

Cheapest Bus€7
Fastest Bus4h 15m
Earliest Bus12:30 午前
Latest Bus11:59 午後
Daily Bus Routes310
Distance429 kilometers
Bus CompaniesAlisan Coach, Alisan Golden Coach, Billion Stars Express, Causeway Link Express, City Express, City Express, Cosmic Prestij, Ekspres Mutiara, Enrich Global Holidays Yellowstar Express, Gpglobal Travel, Inter Top Express, Inter Top Express, Konsortium, LA Holidays, Mara Liner, Mayang Sari, Meridian Holidays Express, Mutiara Luxe, Neoliner Express, Neoliner Express, Permata Utara, Persada Travel, Prisma Express, Prisma Serimas Holidays, Qistna Express, Quick Liner Express, SC Southern Express, SMB Teluk Intan, Sri Maju Group, Super Nice Express, The One Travel, Top Liner, V Express, Warisan Express