Johor Bahru to Butterworth Penang

Johor Bahru to Butterworth Penang

Johor Bahru
Butterworth Penang
Sun, May 19
One Way
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Johor Bahru to Butterworth Penang Schedule

Johor Bahru to Butterworth Penang Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Billion Stars Express VIP 07:50 - 17:02MYR 79.20
Malaysia Airlines Economy #MH472909:00 - 10:15MYR 330.61
Malindo Air Economy 11:45 - 17:50MYR 549.88
KPB Express Express 12:00 - 21:12MYR 80.85
AirAsia Economy #AK642215:35 - 16:45MYR 704.54
AirAsia Economy #AK642217:30 - 18:40MYR 245.52
KPB Express VIP 24 18:30 - 03:42MYR 92.40
Malaysia Airlines Economy #MH471921:35 - 22:50฿ 2,312
KPB Express VIP 24 22:00 - 07:12MYR 92.40

Transportation from Johor Bahru to Butterworth Penang

Facts about the transport from Johor Bahru to Butterworth Penang

Cheapest Transport$18
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure6:35 ص
Latest Departure10:29 م
Departures per day42
Distance860 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Billion Stars Express, Firefly, Intercity Coach, KKKL Express, KPB Express, LA Holidays, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Mayang Sari, Sri Maju Group, Super Nice Express

Popular Routes in Malaysia

How to get from Johor Bahru to Butterworth Penang

Travelling between Johor Bahru and Butterworth Penang 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 92.66 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 17.09.

How long does it take to get from Johor Bahru to Butterworth Penang?

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Johor Bahru and Butterworth Penang. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 17h 12m to reach Butterworth Penang.

How much does it cost to get from Johor Bahru to Butterworth Penang?

Travelling between Johor Bahru and Butterworth Penang can be as cheap as USD 17.09 if you opt for a Super Nice Express bus and as expensive as USD 92.66 if you buy a Malindo Air 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 Johor Bahru and Butterworth Penang ?

  • 29 from Johor Bahru to Butterworth starting from 08:30 Larkin Bus Terminal until 22:29 Larkin Bus Terminal
  • 13 from Johor Bahru to Butterworth starting from 06:35 Johor Airport until 22:15 Johor Airport

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

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 Butterworth, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 36.56.

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 Butterworth

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air

Bus

Travelling from Johor Bahru to Butterworth 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 Butterworth

Billion Stars Express, Intercity Coach, KKKL Express, KPB Express, LA Holidays, Mayang Sari, Sri Maju Group, Super Nice Express

What is the most popular transport to get from Johor Bahru to Butterworth Penang?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 50% decided to fly
  • 50% opted for a bus