The cheapest and fastest buses from Johor Bahru to Batu Gajah
Cheapest price
$23
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
7 h 17 m
Average duration
7 h 21 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
450 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Johor Bahru to Batu Gajah 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 Batu Gajah will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $23.
Of the 3 buses that leave Johor Bahru for Batu Gajah on Fri, May 22, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 22 the direct buses cover the 450 km distance in an average of 7 h 21 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 17 m .
On Fri, May 22 the slowest buses will take 7 h 30 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.
ARWANA EXPRESS9:30 AM7h17Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah4:47 PMBatu Gajah$231One-way0 transfers
ARWANA EXPRESS9:00 AM7h17Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal)4:17 PMBatu Gajah$231One-way0 transfers
ARWANA EXPRESS8:30 AM7h30Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya4:00 PMBatu Gajah$251One-way0 transfers
ARWANA EXPRESS9:30 AM7h17Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah4:47 PMBatu Gajah$231One-way0 transfers
ARWANA EXPRESS9:00 AM7h17Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal)4:17 PMBatu Gajah$231One-way0 transfers
ARWANA EXPRESS8:30 AM7h30Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya4:00 PMBatu Gajah$251One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Johor Bahru to Batu Gajah
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Johor Bahru to Batu Gajah among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $44.
Distance: 279 miles (450 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $94 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Johor Bahru to Batu Gajah:
A bus is $65 (€53) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Johor Bahru to Batu Gajah costing on average $94 (€76).
Other travel options to Batu Gajah take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 19m.
You'll arrive about -2h -13m sooner (7h 19m by bus vs 6h 6m by car) and save roughly $-4.37 (€-3.53) compared to fuel and tolls ($29 (€23) vs $25 (€20)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Arwana Express.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Johor Bahru to Batu Gajah Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Arwana Express | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 08:47AM | Duration 7h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Arwana Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Arwana Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Arwana Express | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 04:17PM | Duration 7h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Arwana Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:47PM | Duration 7h17 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Arwana Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:17PM | Duration 7h17 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Sin Yong Express Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 08:46PM | Duration 7h46 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Sin Yong Express Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:27AM | Duration 7h57 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:18AM | Duration 7h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Sin Yong | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:18AM | Duration 7h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Sin Yong Express Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:46AM | Duration 7h46 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:48AM | Duration 7h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Sin Yong | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 04:48AM | Duration 7h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 05:19AM | Duration 7h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:48AM | Duration 7h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Sin Yong | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:48AM | Duration 7h48 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Sin Yong Express Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 7h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Live departures
Johor Bahru to Batu Gajah bus times
The table below shows live departures for Johor Bahru to Batu Gajah buses for today, Thursday, May 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive(2+1) | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru | 7h48 | 4:18 AM Batu Gajah | 0 transfersDirect | |
SIN YONG EXPRESS SDN BHD | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 7h57 | 4:27 AM Batu Gajah, Post Office | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru | 7h48 | 4:18 AM Batu Gajah | 0 transfersDirect | |
SIN YONG EXPRESS SDN BHD | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 7h46 | 4:46 AM Batu Gajah, Post Office | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru | 7h48 | 4:48 AM Batu Gajah | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru | 7h48 | 4:48 AM Batu Gajah | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:31 PM Johor Bahru | 7h48 | 5:19 AM Batu Gajah | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 10:00 PM Johor Bahru | 7h48 | 5:48 AM Batu Gajah | 0 transfersDirect | |
SIN YONG EXPRESS SDN BHD | 10:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 7h20 | 5:20 AM Batu Gajah, Post Office | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 10:00 PM Johor Bahru | 7h48 | 5:48 AM Batu Gajah | 0 transfersDirect | |
ARWANA EXPRESS | 8:30 AM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 7h30 | 4:00 PM Batu Gajah | 0 transfersDirect | |
ARWANA EXPRESS | 9:00 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 7h17 | 4:17 PM Batu Gajah | 0 transfersDirect | |
ARWANA EXPRESS | 9:30 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 7h17 | 4:47 PM Batu Gajah | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Johor Bahru to Batu Gajah
Buses from Johor Bahru to Batu Gajah run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 13:00. The fastest bus covers the 279 miles (450 km) distance in 7h 17m.
Distance 279 miles (450 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 7h 17m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 1:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Arwana Express from Johor Bahru to Batu GajahYou can travel by bus between Johor Bahru to Batu Gajah with Arwana Express for as low as $21 (€17). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Johor Bahru to Batu Gajah
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Johor Bahru to Batu Gajah 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 Batu Gajah, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Arwana Express
- Free hand luggage included
- additional charges may apply for drinks.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Johor Bahru to Batu Gajah
- 06:00-22:00
- Free parking available for cars and motorcycles
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: P-211, P-212, P-403, P-405
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Public parking available
- Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: 1B, 39, 227, BET1
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal
- Large parking area available for both short and long-term parking
- Food court and various local food stalls available
- Taxi stand available at terminal entrance
- Wheelchair accessible facilities
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local city buses, intercity buses
- Taxi: Available at terminal
- 07:00-19:00
- Free parking available at terminal
- Local food stalls nearby
- Available at the terminal entrance
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local and intercity buses
- 08:00-17:00
- Street parking available
- Available at the main road
- Basic ramp access
- Basic public toilets available
- Bus: Local bus services
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