Penang to Johor Bahru

Penang to Johor Bahru

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Penang to Johor Bahru Schedule

Penang to Johor Bahru Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Billion Stars Express Express 01:00 - 10:08MYR 80.85
Firefly Economy #FY290207:15 - 08:30MYR 97.36
Super Nice Express Express 08:15 - 17:24MYR 75.08
Malindo Air Economy 10:10 - 18:05MYR 274.90
Billion Stars Express VIP 12:00 - 21:09MYR 63.53
Malaysia Airlines Economy #MH473014:50 - 16:05MYR 197.17
Billion Stars Express Express 16:15 - 01:30MYR 66
Firefly Economy #FY290818:00 - 19:15MYR 97.36
LA Holidays Express 21:30 - 06:39$ 16.22
KKKL Express Express 22:30 - 15:42MYR 76.23

Transportation from Penang to Johor Bahru

Facts about the transport from Penang to Johor Bahru

Cheapest Transport$14
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure12:30 AM
Latest Departure11:35 PM
Departures per day71
Distance866 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Billion Stars Express, Firefly, KKKL Express, KPB Express, LA Holidays, Malaysia Airlines, Mayang Sari, Persada Taiping, Sri Maju Group, Super Nice Express

How to get from Penang to Johor Bahru

Travelling between Penang 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 93.55 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 13.30.

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

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

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Penang and Johor Bahru. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 10m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 17h 19m to reach Johor Bahru.

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

Travelling between Penang and Johor Bahru can be as cheap as USD 13.30 if you opt for a Billion Stars Express bus and as expensive as USD 93.55 if you buy a Malaysia Airlines 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 Penang and Johor Bahru ?

  • 65 from Penang to Johor Bahru starting from 00:30 Butterworth until 23:35 Butterworth
  • 6 from Penang to Johor Bahru starting from 08:10 Penang International Airport until 22:45 Penang International Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Penang 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 Penang to Johor Bahru, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 42.91.

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 Penang and Johor Bahru

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Penang 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 Penang and Johor Bahru

Billion Stars Express, KKKL Express, KPB Express, LA Holidays, Mayang Sari, Persada Taiping, Sri Maju Group, Super Nice Express

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

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

  • 51% decided to fly
  • 49% opted for a bus