Penang to Johor Bahru

Penang to Johor Bahru

Penang
Johor Bahru
Fri, Jun 7
One Way
NaN Passengers

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Penang to Johor Bahru Schedule

Penang to Johor Bahru Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Billion Stars Express VIP 01:00 - 10:08MYR 75.08
Billion Stars Express VIP 06:30 - 15:45MYR 75.08
Billion Stars Express VIP 09:00 - 18:08MYR 75.08
Billion Stars Express VIP 10:15 - 19:24MYR 71.50
Billion Stars Express VIP 12:30 - 21:38MYR 66
Firefly Economy #FY290414:45 - 16:00MYR 205.78
AirAsia Economy #AK641717:00 - 18:10MYR 591.20
Billion Stars Express VIP 18:15 - 03:24MYR 60.50
LA Holidays Express 21:00 - 14:12MYR 75.08
Mayang Sari Express 23:15 - 08:24MYR 65.01

Transportation from Penang to Johor Bahru

Facts about the transport from Penang to Johor Bahru

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure10:40 PM
Departures per day23
Distance866 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Billion Stars Express, Daytrip, KKKL Express, Malaysia Airlines, Super Nice Express

How to get from Penang to Johor Bahru

Travelling between Penang and Johor Bahru is possible by Flight, bus and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 802.51 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 14.02.

How long does it take to get from Penang to Johor Bahru?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 18 hours to travel between Penang and Johor Bahru depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Penang and Johor Bahru. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 17h 19m to reach Johor Bahru.

How much does it cost to get from Penang to Johor Bahru?

Travelling between Penang and Johor Bahru can be as cheap as USD 14.02 if you opt for a Billion Stars Express bus and as expensive as USD 802.51 if you buy a Daytrip taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

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

  • 12 from Penang to Johor Bahru starting from 06:30 Penang Komtar until 22:30 Penang Komtar
  • 5 from Penang to Johor Bahru starting from 07:15 Penang International Airport until 22:40 Penang International Airport
  • 6 from Penang to Johor Bahru starting from 00:00 Penang Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Penang Hotel Transfer

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Penang to Johor Bahru.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Penang to Johor Bahru, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 31.65.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Penang and Johor Bahru

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Penang to Johor Bahru overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Penang and Johor Bahru

Billion Stars Express, KKKL Express, Super Nice Express

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Penang and Johor Bahru

Daytrip

What is the most popular transport to get from Penang to Johor Bahru?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 74% opted for a bus
  • 26% decided to fly