The cheapest and fastest buses from Johor Bahru to Butterworth
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h
Buses per day
21
Distance
577 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Johor Bahru to Butterworth 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 Butterworth will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 21 buses that leave Johor Bahru for Butterworth on Mon, Mar 23, 21 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 23 the direct buses cover the 577 km distance in an average of 9 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h .
On Mon, Mar 23 the slowest buses will take 9 h 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.
MAYANG SARI
MAYANG SARI
KONSORTIUM
KONSORTIUM
PERMATA UTARA SDN BHD
KONSORTIUM
INTERCITY COACH
TRA EXPRESS
SIN YONG EXPRESS SDN BHD
KONSORTIUMTravel Information
Compare bus and flight for Johor Bahru to Butterworth
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Johor Bahru to Butterworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $52.
Distance: 358 miles (577 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$20 Average price Cheapest | $181 Average price |
9h 38m Average total duration 9h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 2m Average total duration Fastest 4h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Johor Bahru to Butterworth Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator KONSORTIUM | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:42PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Intercity Coach | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:12PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator KONSORTIUM | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:42PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Intercity Coach | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:42PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Intercity Coach | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Sin Yong Express Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:24AM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:27AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Sin Yong Express Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:27AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:27AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 06:37AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Gunung Raya Express (Johor) | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator KONSORTIUM | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator KONSORTIUM | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sin Yong Express Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Gunung Raya Express (Johor) | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Live departures
Johor Bahru to Butterworth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Johor Bahru to Butterworth buses for today, Sunday, March 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KKKL SDN BHD | 11:00 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 8:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 11:30 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 8:30 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 1:00 PM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 10:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 1:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 10:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PANCARAN MATAHARI | 1:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 10:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD | 1:15 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 10:27 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 1:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 10:42 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KONSORTIUM | 1:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 10:42 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 1:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 10:42 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 2:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 11:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 2:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 11:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KONSORTIUM | 2:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 11:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 2:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 11:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 2:30 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 11:30 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 2:30 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 11:30 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KONSORTIUM | 1:30 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 10:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
INTERCITY COACH | 2:00 AM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 11:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KONSORTIUM | 2:00 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 11:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 2:30 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 11:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
INTERCITY COACH | 2:30 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 11:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
INTERCITY COACH | 3:00 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 12:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Johor Bahru to Butterworth
Buses from Johor Bahru to Butterworth run on average 91 times per day, taking around 9h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $17 (€14) if you book in advance.
There are 91 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 358 miles (577 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 358 miles (577 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 91 |
Direct buses 91 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: Sri Maju Group, Causeway Link, KPB Express JB, Billion Stars Express from Johor Bahru to ButterworthYou can travel by bus between Johor Bahru to Butterworth with Sri Maju Group, Causeway Link, KPB Express JB, Billion Stars Express for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Johor Bahru to Butterworth
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Johor Bahru to Butterworth 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 Butterworth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- KPB Express JB
- Wheelchair access available
- assistance for boarding and alighting can be arranged upon request.
- Sri Maju Group
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Sri Maju Group
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- KPB Express JB
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Johor Bahru to Butterworth
- 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
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Public parking available nearby
- Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stands
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Rapid Penang 601, 602, 603, 604, 701, 702
- Ferry: Penang Ferry Service
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