George Town to Johor Bahru

George Town to Johor Bahru

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George Town to Johor Bahru Schedule

George Town to Johor Bahru Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Malaysia Airlines Economy #MH472807:15 - 08:30MYR 234.42
Billion Stars Express VIP 08:00 - 17:15MYR 88
Billion Stars Express VIP 11:00 - 20:15MYR 88
AirAsia Economy #AK641513:20 - 14:30MYR 438.91
AirAsia Economy #AK641917:00 - 18:10MYR 180.95
Malaysia Airlines Economy #MH473219:10 - 20:25MYR 266.19
Super Nice Express Express 21:15 - 06:30MYR 93.50
AirAsia Economy #AK642322:45 - 23:55MYR 88.03

Transportation from George Town to Johor Bahru

Facts about the transport from George Town to Johor Bahru

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport1h 9m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure10:50 PM
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

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 49.03 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 13.84.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between George Town and Johor Bahru. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 9m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 17h 19m to reach Johor Bahru.

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

Travelling between George Town and Johor Bahru can be as cheap as USD 13.84 if you opt for a Billion Stars Express bus and as expensive as USD 49.03 if you buy a AirAsia flight 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 George Town and Johor Bahru ?

  • 12 from George Town to Johor Bahru starting from 06:30 Penang Komtar until 22:30 Penang Komtar
  • 5 from George Town to Johor Bahru starting from 08:10 Penang International Airport until 22:50 Penang International Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from George Town 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 George Town to Johor Bahru, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 31.67.

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 George Town and Johor Bahru

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from George Town 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 George Town and Johor Bahru

Billion Stars Express, KKKL Express, Super Nice Express

What is the most popular transport to get from George Town 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

  • 69% opted for a bus
  • 31% decided to fly