The cheapest and fastest buses from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu
- Cheapest price on Nov 02
- €26
- Average ticket price on Nov 02
- €27
- Fastest journey on Nov 02
- 11 h 42 m
- Average journey duration on Nov 02
- 11 h 48 m
- Buses on Nov 02
- 28
- Distance
- 546 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu will cost around €27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €26.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 28 buses from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu, including 28 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 546 km distance in an average of 11 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 42 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 11 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
SANI EXPRESS8:30 PM 11h50 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) 8:20 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
QUEEN EXPRESS9:00 PM 11h55 Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram 8:55 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
QUEEN EXPRESS8:30 PM 11h50 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) 8:20 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
ADIK BERADIK9:00 PM 11h50 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) 8:50 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
ADIK BERADIK8:45 PM 11h50 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) 8:35 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
MAYANG SARI8:20 PM 11h42 Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Taman Universiti 8:02 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
ADIK BERADIK9:00 PM 11h50 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) 8:50 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu €26 1 One-way 0 transfers
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD)6:00 PM 11h50 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) 5:50 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
MAYANG SARI8:00 PM 11h50 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) 7:50 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
MAYANG SARI8:30 PM 11h50 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) 8:20 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu €27 1 One-way 0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu
Buses from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu run on average 37 times per day, taking around 11h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €14 if you book in advance.
There are 37 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 546 km distance in 11h 42m.
Distance 546 km |
Average bus duration 11h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price €14 |
Buses per day 37 |
Direct buses 37 |
Fastest bus 11h 42m |
First bus 8:30 AM |
Last bus 10:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 21 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu trip
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Live departures
Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu buses for tomorrow, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 8:30 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 12h01 | 8:31 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 9:15 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 11h50 | 9:05 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 9:45 AM Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram | 11h55 | 9:40 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 5:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 12h01 | 5:01 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 6:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 11h50 | 5:50 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 6:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 11h50 | 6:20 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 7:30 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 12h01 | 7:31 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 7:30 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 12h01 | 7:31 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUEEN EXPRESS | 7:30 PM Johor Bahru, Terminal Masai | 12h15 | 7:45 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANI EXPRESS | 7:30 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 12h01 | 7:31 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 7:45 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 12h01 | 7:46 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 7:45 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 12h01 | 7:46 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADIK BERADIK | 7:45 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 12h01 | 7:46 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADIK BERADIK | 8:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 12h01 | 8:01 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 8:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 11h50 | 7:50 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 8:15 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 11h50 | 8:05 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 8:20 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Taman Universiti | 11h42 | 8:02 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUEEN EXPRESS | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 11h50 | 8:20 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 11h50 | 8:20 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 11h50 | 8:20 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANI EXPRESS | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 11h50 | 8:20 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 11h50 | 8:20 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 8:45 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 11h50 | 8:35 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADIK BERADIK | 8:45 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 11h50 | 8:35 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 8:50 PM Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram | 11h55 | 8:45 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUEEN EXPRESS | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram | 11h55 | 8:55 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADIK BERADIK | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 11h50 | 8:50 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 9:05 PM Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram | 11h55 | 9:00 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd)
- Wheelchair access available
- assistance for boarding and alighting can be arranged upon request.
- Mayang Sari Express
- No refunds are provided under any circumstances.
- SANI EXPRESS
- SANI EXPRESS does not offer the option to cancel bus tickets.
- Ekspres Perdana
- Cancellations may be subject to fees
- refer to the ticket terms and conditions.
- Mayang Sari
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Ekspress Mutiara
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd)
- Luggage size: 30 kg per passenger
- Type: 1 piece of luggage and 1 hand carry.
- Mayang Sari
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Ekspress Mutiara
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- KKKL Sdn Bhd
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
FAQs: Bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kota Bharu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu
Most Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu buses use the Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) to Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu station pair. Use this guide to compare Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Johor Bahru station do buses to Kota Bharu leave from?
Getting to Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) from Johor Bahru city centre
Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) is 2 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) bus station facilities and services
Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and various local food stalls available
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are several ATMs from major Malaysian banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.): Wheelchair accessible facilities.
Getting to Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang from Johor Bahru city centre
Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang is 15 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang bus station facilities and services
Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants available within terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are located near ticket counters.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang: Basic wheelchair access.
Getting to Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram from Johor Bahru city centre
Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram is 15 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram bus station facilities and services
Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are several ATMs from local banks nearby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram: Basic ramps available.
Which Kota Bharu station do buses from Johor Bahru arrive at?
Getting to Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu from Kota Bharu city centre
Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu is 2 km from Kota Bharu city centre. Public transport options include:
Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu bus station facilities and services
Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and local food stalls available inside and around terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available near entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu: Wheelchair accessible.
Bus stations for Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu
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