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Royal Abu Bakar Museum
Former royal palace with exhibits on Johor's rulers, regalia, and history, set within one of the city's key heritage buildings.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Besut to Johor Bahru is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Besut to Johor Bahru will cost around $32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 1 buses from Besut to Johor Bahru, including 1 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 503 km distance in an average of 10 h 28 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 28 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 10 h 28 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.
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Buses from Besut to Johor Bahru run on average 1 times per day, taking around 10h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 (€26) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:30, the last at 18:30. The fastest bus covers the 312 miles (503 km) distance in 10h 28m.
Distance 312 miles (503 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 (€26) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 28m |
First bus 8:30 AM |
Last bus 6:30 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 08:43PM | Duration 10h28 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 04:43AM | Duration 10h28 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Besut to Johor Bahru 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 |
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EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 6:15 PM Besut | 10h28 | 4:43 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Former royal palace with exhibits on Johor's rulers, regalia, and history, set within one of the city's key heritage buildings.
Interactive heritage museum covering Johor's past, culture, and geography in a restored building close to the old downtown area.
Small gallery preserving the history of Chinese migrants in Johor Bahru through documents, objects, and community stories.
Revitalized old street lined with murals, shophouses, and heritage details, popular for walking and seeing central Johor Bahru's character.
Waterfront promenade facing the straits, good for evening walks, city views, and seeing public spaces near the border crossing.
Large urban park with a lake, jogging paths, and open lawns, popular with locals for relaxed walks away from the busy center.
Spicy Malay rice dish cooked in aromatic broth and served with beef or chicken. A Johor royal-influenced specialty distinct from other Malaysian biryanis.
Johor-style laksa uses spaghetti in a rich fish-based coconut gravy with herbs and sambal. It is a signature dish strongly linked to Johor’s culinary identity.
Banana blossom salad mixed with dried shrimp, chili, lime and coconut. A classic Johor Malay dish valued for its tart, savory and textural contrast.
Historic city-centre kopitiam known for charcoal-grilled toast, soft-boiled eggs and local coffee in a nostalgic traditional setting.
Polished hotel dining venue known for Malay and Malaysian dishes, suitable for a more refined meal with comfortable contemporary surroundings.
Long-running banana leaf restaurant popular for fish head curry, South Indian sides and lively casual meals close to the city centre.
Budget-friendly for Singapore day trips; hotels, hawker meals, and ride-hailing usually cost less than in major regional cities.
Tipping is not expected. Many restaurants add 10% service charge. Round up small taxi fares and leave small change at cafés only for good service.
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