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Penang Bird Park
Interactive bird park with aviaries, reptile exhibits and family-friendly displays. Popular for close encounters with tropical species.
Cheapest price on Sep 22
$19
Average ticket price on Sep 22
$22
Fastest journey on Sep 22
9 h 12 m
Average journey duration on Sep 22
9 h 12 m
Buses on Sep 22
3
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 $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
On Tue, Sep 22, we found 3 buses from Johor Bahru to Butterworth, including 3 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 22 the direct buses cover the 577 km distance in an average of 9 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 12 m .
On Tue, Sep 22 the slowest buses will take 9 h 12 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.






Omio recommends booking the flight 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 an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a flight costs an average of $264.
Distance: 358 miles (577 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $264 Average price | $31 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 41m Average total duration 9h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Johor Bahru to Butterworth:
A bus is $239 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Johor Bahru to Butterworth costing on average $264 (€216).
Other travel options to Butterworth take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 11m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€20) compared to roughly $31 (€26) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $6 (€5). The journey takes 9h 11m versus 7h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Sri Maju Group, KPB Express JB, Billion Stars Express.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 01:59AM | Arrival Time 11:11AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator KONSORTIUM | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 11:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 03:42PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:42PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:12PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:12PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:42PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:57PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:12PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:12PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 06:37PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:42PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Intercity Coach | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:54PM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:42PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 09:59AM | Arrival Time 07:11PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:12PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Intercity Coach | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:12PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:12PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 10:29AM | Arrival Time 07:41PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Intercity Coach | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:42PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:42PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:42PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:24PM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Intercity Coach | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:12PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:42PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:42PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:12PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:12PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:12PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:12PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:42PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:12PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 10:27PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 10:37PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:42PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:12PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 11:42PM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 12:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 01:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 03:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:24AM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Quick Liner Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:57AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sin Yong Express Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:24AM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 06:22AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:27AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Quick Liner Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:39AM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sin Yong Express Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 06:27AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 06:37AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Quick Liner Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:57AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 06:57AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Progress Liner Express | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 07:02AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 07:02AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Quick Liner Express | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Sin Yong Express Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator SC Southern Express | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:54AM | Duration 9h24 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:12AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator SC Southern Express | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:27AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 9h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 08:42AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 09:11AM | Duration 9h12 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
The table below shows live departures for Johor Bahru to Butterworth buses for today, Monday, September 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KEJORA (TBS) | 9:00 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 6:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 9:00 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 6:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:00 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 6:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:00 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 6:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRA EXPRESS | 9:15 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 6:15 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 9:30 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 6:42 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
INTERCITY COACH | 9:30 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 9h24 | 6:54 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 9:30 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 6:30 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:30 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 6:42 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 9:45 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 6:45 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 9:59 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 7:11 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
INTERCITY COACH | 10:00 AM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 7:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 10:00 AM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 7:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:00 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 7:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:00 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 7:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 10:15 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 7:15 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 10:29 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 7:41 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:30 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 7:42 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
INTERCITY COACH | 10:30 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 7:42 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 10:30 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 7:42 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 10:45 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 7:45 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 11:00 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 9h24 | 8:24 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 11:00 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 8:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 11:00 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 8:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 11:00 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 8:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
INTERCITY COACH | 11:00 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 8:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 11:30 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 8:42 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 11:30 AM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 8:42 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 12:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 9:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 12:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 9:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 12:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 9:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 12:30 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 9:30 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 12:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 9:42 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 10:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 10:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 10:42 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 11:00 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 11:12 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 11:42 PM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 3:00 PM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 12:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 3:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 12:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 3:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 12:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 3:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 12:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 3:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 12:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 4:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 1:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 4:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 1:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 4:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 1:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 4:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 1:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 5:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 2:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 5:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 2:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 5:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 2:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 6:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 3:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 6:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 3:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 6:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 3:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 7:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 4:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 7:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 4:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 7:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 4:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 8:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 5:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 8:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 9h24 | 5:24 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 8:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 5:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 8:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 5:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 8:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 5:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 5:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 5:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 5:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 5:30 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUICK LINER EXPRESS | 8:45 PM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 5:57 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 6:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 6:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 6:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SIN YONG EXPRESS SDN BHD | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 9h24 | 6:24 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 6:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 6:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PANCARAN MATAHARI | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 6:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 6:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | 9:10 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 6:22 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUICK LINER EXPRESS | 9:15 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 9h24 | 6:39 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SIN YONG EXPRESS SDN BHD | 9:15 PM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 6:27 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRA EXPRESS | 9:15 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 6:27 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | 9:25 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 6:37 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 9:30 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 6:30 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 9:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 6:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 9:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 6:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:45 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 6:57 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRA EXPRESS | 9:45 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 6:45 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUICK LINER EXPRESS | 9:45 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 6:57 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PROGRESS LINER EXPRESS | 9:50 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 7:02 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | 9:50 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 7:02 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 10:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 7:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERMATA UTARA SDN BHD | 10:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 7:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 10:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 7:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRA EXPRESS | 10:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Taman Universiti | 9h20 | 7:20 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 10:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 7:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 10:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 7:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 7:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SIN YONG EXPRESS SDN BHD | 10:15 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 7:15 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUICK LINER EXPRESS | 10:15 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 7:15 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:15 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 7:15 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 10:30 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 7:30 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 7:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERMATA UTARA SDN BHD | 10:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 7:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 11:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 8:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 11:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 8:00 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 11:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 8:12 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 11:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 8:42 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 11:30 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 8:30 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
BILLION STARS | 11:59 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h12 | 9:11 AM Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Johor Bahru to Butterworth run on average 115 times per day, taking around 9h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 115 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:46. The fastest bus covers the 358 miles (577 km) distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 358 miles (577 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€17) |
Buses per day 115 |
Direct buses 115 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:46 PM |
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Discover the best of Butterworth — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Butterworth trip today.
Interactive bird park with aviaries, reptile exhibits and family-friendly displays. Popular for close encounters with tropical species.
Hands-on science center in Butterworth with practical exhibits for children and adults. Good for learning through interactive displays.
State-run gallery space in Seberang Perai that hosts rotating visual art exhibitions and local creative programs.
Popular waterfront park with murals, event spaces and views toward Penang Island. Ideal for evening walks and casual sightseeing.
Major neighborhood known for temples, shops and local life. Worth exploring to experience Butterworth beyond the transport hub.
Linear urban park and public gathering space used for walking and local events. A pleasant stop for fresh air near the town center.
Penang-style tamarind fish curry with okra, eggplant and chili. A local Peranakan classic across Seberang Perai and Penang, prized for its sour, spicy depth.
Rice noodles in a rich prawn and pork broth, often topped with prawns, egg and fried shallots. A signature Penang hawker dish loved for its sweet-savory stock.
Flat rice noodles stir-fried over high heat with soy sauce, prawns, cockles, egg and bean sprouts. A famous Penang street food known for smoky wok aroma.
Busy local coffee shop known for duck-based koay teow th'ng and other mainland Penang hawker staples in a casual morning setting.
Long-running hawker venue popular for Penang-style char kway teow and wok-fried noodle dishes. Casual, lively and very local.
Well-known traditional kopitiam stop for Butterworth breakfasts, coffee, toast and local noodles. Simple setting with strong neighborhood following.
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.

Most Johor Bahru to Butterworth buses use the Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) to Butterworth, Penang Sentral station pair. Use this guide to compare Johor Bahru and Butterworth bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) is 2 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various local food stalls available
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are several ATMs from major Malaysian banks.
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.).
Available at Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.): Wheelchair accessible facilities.
Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah is 12 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
ATMs are several ATMs from local banks.
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah.
Available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah: Wheelchair ramps.
Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya is 9 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available near bus terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya.
Available at Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya: Wheelchair ramps.
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