Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

Johor Bahru
Kota Bharu
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Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Perdana Express Tiara Pesona
Express
09:00
20:50
$25.69
Bus
E Mutiara
Express
11:00
03:04
$14.90
Bus
E Mutiara
Express
12:30
04:34
$14.90
Bus
Ekspress Mutiara
Express
18:30
06:20
$19.41
Bus
Qj Express
Express
19:50
07:40
$21.70
Bus
Super Nice Express
Express
20:09
08:00
$22.84
Bus
Billion Stars Express
Express
20:25
08:15
$22.61
Bus
Ekspres Perdana
Express
20:45
12:41
$17.04
Bus
Adik Beradik
VIP
21:30
09:20
$14.85

How to get from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

Travelling between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 29.37 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 28.01.

How long does it take to get from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 18 hours to travel between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu. Flight will bring you to your destination in 2h 45m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 17h 25m to reach Kota Bharu.

How much does it cost to get from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu?

Travelling between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu can be as cheap as USD 28.01 if you opt for a Sani Express bus and as expensive as USD 29.37 if you buy a KKKL Express Bus 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 Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu ?

  • 24 from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu starting from 08:30 Johor Bahru until 21:05 Johor Bahru

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

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

Bus

Travelling from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu 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 Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu

Adik Beradik, Ekspres Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana, KKKL Express, Mayang Sari Express, Queen Express, Sani Express

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

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

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

  • 100% opted for a bus

Transportation from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

Facts about the transport from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

Cheapest Transport$16
Fastest Transport2h 45m
Earliest Departure7:15 AM
Latest Departure10:20 PM
Departures per day24
Distance2338 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAdik Beradik, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Ekspres Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana, Firefly, KKKL Express, Malaysia Airlines, Mayang Sari Express, Queen Express, Sani Express