George Town to Johor Bahru

George Town to Johor Bahru

George Town
Johor Bahru
Wed, May 15
One Way
NaN Passengers

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$16
 
 
$57

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George Town to Johor Bahru Schedule

George Town to Johor Bahru Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Billion Stars Express VIP 06:30 - 15:45MYR 66
Billion Stars Express VIP 09:00 - 18:15MYR 71.50
Billion Stars Express VIP 11:00 - 20:15MYR 71.50
Firefly Economy #FY290412:00 - 13:15MYR 195.68
AirAsia Economy #AK641917:00 - 18:10MYR 180.95
Malaysia Airlines Economy #MH473219:10 - 20:25MYR 266.19
Billion Stars Express VIP 21:00 - 06:15MYR 71.50
AirAsia Economy #AK642322:50 - 23:59MYR 151.32

Transportation from George Town to Johor Bahru

Facts about the transport from George Town to Johor Bahru

Cheapest Transport$16
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure6:30 早上
Latest Departure10:40 晚上
Departures per day17
Distance866 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Billion Stars Express, Firefly, KKKL Express, Malaysia Airlines, Super Nice Express

How to get from George Town to Johor Bahru

When you want to get from George Town to Johor Bahru, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

  • Flight
  • Bus

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 56.25. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 15.08.

How far is George Town from Johor Bahru?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from George Town to Johor Bahru. Your trip will be a total of 539 miles (866 km). The flying distance is 617 miles (992 km).

How long does it take to get from George Town to Johor Bahru?

The travel time from George Town to Johor Bahru can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 18 hours.

How much does it cost to get from George Town to Johor Bahru?

The cost of the trip from George Town to Johor Bahru varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Billion Stars Express: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 15.08 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 56.25.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from George Town to Johor Bahru:

  • Bus tickets - USD 15.19 to USD 17.72;
  • Plane tickets - USD 44.93 to USD 56.32;

How many trips per day are there between George Town and Johor Bahru?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

  • Buses start plying the route from 06:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 22:30. There are 12 available bus trips every day.
  • Flights from George Town to Johor Bahru depart during the day - there are approximately 5 departures a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from George Town to Johor Bahru. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 44.93.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

  • It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
  • Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from George Town to Johor Bahru

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

Buses

Taking a bus from George Town to Johor Bahru is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

  • If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
  • As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
  • While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.
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The most popular transport from George Town to Johor Bahru

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from George Town to Johor Bahru? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

  • 70% decided to go for a bus.
  • 30% users took a plane.