Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

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Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu Schedule

Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Ekspres Mutiara Express 20:30 - 08:20MYR 71.40

Transportation from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

Facts about the transport from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport1h 15m
Earliest Departure8:25 AM
Latest Departure8:45 PM
Departures per day2
Distance1063 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Ekspres Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana

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 16.80 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.64.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 25 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 1h 15m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 50m 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 16.64 if you opt for a Ekspres Perdana bus and as expensive as USD 16.80 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 Kota Bharu ?

  • 2 from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu starting from 20:30 Larkin Bus Terminal until 20:45 Larkin Bus Terminal

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?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 52.53.

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 Kota Bharu

AirAsia

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

Ekspres Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana

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 Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 50% took a train
  • 43% opted for a bus
  • 7% decided to fly