Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur

Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur

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Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur Destination Reviews

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Lucyna
Really poor customer service (experience with Priya). Talking about 12goasia. Bus itself was ok, boarding ok
Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, Bus Express, Mayang Sari, Jan 17, 2026
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Choy C
Great relaxing bus trip. Had a rest on the bus❤️
Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, Bus Executive, City Express, Oct 23, 2025
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Cuong N
Lee was very professional & knowledgeable. Thanks
Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, taxi Standard 3pax, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Sep 22, 2025
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Susanna F
We really enjoyed the journey! Our bus we on time, the driver was nice and gave us all the info. We stopped as mentioned on the ticket. We also arrived half an hour earlier than expected! I really reccomend this company
Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, Bus Express, Causeway Link Express, Sep 1, 2025
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Albert H
The bus started on time and had comfortable seats. The bus driver drove also safe and was friendlier than other bus drivers we experienced. We arrived a bit after scheduled time at KL (~30 minutes) but as it was a Friday afternoon and a lot of traffic this is probably difficult to avoid. So overall good experience.
Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, Bus VIP 24, KPB Express, Aug 23, 2025
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Joven D
There were people seated on my assigned seat! Poor customer service at the terminal. The travel took us 7 hours!
Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, Bus VIP, Gunung Raya Express, Jul 12, 2025
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Tobias E
The seats in the bus are very comfortable and have a lot of legspace. The departure was on time, so was the arrival, everything perfect.
Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, Bus Express, Mayang Sari, May 9, 2025
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Patricia H
Bus was delayed
Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, Bus Express, Mayang Sari, Mar 15, 2025
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Pawel L
Very good experience
Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, Bus Express, Yellow Star Express, Feb 3, 2024
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Aruga T
Great! Thanks.
Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, Bus Express, Yellow Star Express, Aug 31, 2022
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Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Prisma Express
Express
00:00
08:35
$8.19
Bus
Top Liner
Express
00:20
04:47
$8.23
  5.0
Bus
Billion Stars Express
VIP
00:38
05:05
$9.41
  3.0
Bus
SC Southern Express
Express
00:55
05:09
$10.59
Bus
Warisan Express
Express
01:15
05:42
$9.41
Bus
Warisan Express
Express
02:00
06:27
$17.64
  5.0
Bus
SC Southern Express
Express
04:00
08:27
$9.41
  5.0
Bus
SC Southern Express
Express
04:30
08:44
$9.41
Bus
Meridian Holidays Express
Executive 1X2
05:00
09:30
$8.86
  5.0
Bus
Delima Express
Express
05:20
12:05
$9.41
Bus
Neoliner Express
Executive
05:44
14:19
$8.79
Bus
KKKL Express
Express
06:00
14:35
$8.47
  5.0
Flight
Malaysia Airlines
Economy
06:20
07:20
$37.53
Bus
Warisan Express
Express
06:45
15:20
$9.41
  5.0
Bus
Billion Stars Express
VIP
07:10
11:37
$9.41
  3.0
Bus
Billion Stars Express
VIP
07:28
11:55
$9.41
  3.0
Bus
Top Liner
Express
07:45
12:12
$8.23
  5.0
Bus
KPB Express
Express
08:01
12:28
$9.41
Flight
AirAsia
Economy
08:20
09:10
$36.10
Bus
Billion Stars Express
VIP
08:39
13:06
$9.41
  3.0

How to get from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur

Travelling between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur 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 12.92 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 7.55.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 6 hours to travel between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 5h 12m to reach Kuala Lumpur.

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

Travelling between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur can be as cheap as USD 7.55 if you opt for a Meridian Holidays Express bus and as expensive as USD 12.92 if you buy a Ekspres Mutiara 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 Kuala Lumpur ?

  • 265 from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur starting from 00:14 Johor Bahru until 23:59 Johor Bahru

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

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 Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 51.57.

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 Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur

AirAsia, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur

707, Alisan Golden Coach, City Express, Delima Express, Ekspres Mutiara, GP Global Travel, Intertop Express, Kejora Express, KKKL Express, KPB Express, LA Holidays, Maraliner, Mayang Sari Express, Meridian Holidays Express, Neoliner Express, Permata Utara, Prestij Express, Quick Liner Express, SC Southern Express, Sin Yong, Sri Maju Group, Sri Theven Travel, Star Coach Express, Super Nice Express, Tnah Global by Prisma, Top Liner, Tra Xpress, V Express, Yellow Star 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 Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, DTY Holidays, FQD Travel, ZMT Enterprise

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

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

  • 82% opted for a bus
  • 17% decided to fly
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur

Facts about the transport from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur

Cheapest Transport$8
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure12:14 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day265
Distance260 kilometers
Transport Companies707, AirAsia, AirAsia, Alisan Golden Coach, Batik Air Malaysia, Batik Air Malaysia, City Express, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Delima Express, DTY Holidays, Ekspres Mutiara, Firefly, Firefly, FQD Travel, GP Global Travel, Intertop Express, Kejora Express, KKKL Express, KPB Express, LA Holidays, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Maraliner, Mayang Sari Express, Meridian Holidays Express, Neoliner Express, Permata Utara, Prestij Express, Quick Liner Express, SC Southern Express, Sin Yong, Sri Maju Group, Sri Theven Travel, Star Coach Express, Super Nice Express, Tnah Global by Prisma, Top Liner, Tra Xpress, V Express, Yellow Star Express, ZMT Enterprise