The cheapest and fastest buses from Johor Bahru to Gurun
Cheapest price
$28
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
10 h 14 m
Average duration
10 h 14 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
606 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Johor Bahru to Gurun 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 Gurun will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $28.
Of the 13 buses that leave Johor Bahru for Gurun on Tue, May 19, 13 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, May 19 the direct buses cover the 606 km distance in an average of 10 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 14 m .
On Tue, May 19 the slowest buses will take 10 h 14 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.
TRA EXPRESS8:45 AM10h14Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal)6:59 PMGurun$281One-way0 transfers
TRA EXPRESS9:15 PM10h14Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal)7:29 AMGurun$281One-way0 transfers
TRA EXPRESS9:15 AM10h14Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah7:29 PMGurun$281One-way0 transfers
TRA EXPRESS9:45 PM10h14Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah7:59 AMGurun$281One-way0 transfers
TRA EXPRESS10:00 PM10h43Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Taman Universiti8:43 AMGurun$281One-way0 transfers
TRA EXPRESS8:45 AM10h14Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal)6:59 PMGurun$281One-way0 transfers
KPB EKSPRESS12:00 PM10h14Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal)10:14 PMGurun$341One-way0 transfers
TRA EXPRESS9:15 PM10h14Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal)7:29 AMGurun$281One-way0 transfers
TRA EXPRESS9:15 AM10h14Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah7:29 PMGurun$281One-way0 transfers
KPB EKSPRESS12:30 PM10h14Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah10:44 PMGurun$341One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Johor Bahru to Gurun
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Johor Bahru to Gurun 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 8h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $51.
Distance: 376 miles (606 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $155 Average price | $34 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 52m Average total duration 10h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration Fastest 8h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Johor Bahru to Gurun:
A bus is $127 (€103) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Johor Bahru to Gurun costing on average $155 (€125).
Other travel options to Gurun take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 22m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $34 (€27) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $7 (€5). The journey takes 10h 22m versus 8h 26m 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 Permata Utara Sdn Bhd.
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.
Johor Bahru to Gurun Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 12:28PM | Duration 10h28 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 01:53PM | Duration 10h53 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 02:14PM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 02:44PM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 06:14PM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 06:59PM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 07:29PM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 09:53PM | Duration 10h53 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:58PM | Duration 10h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 10:14PM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:44PM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 11:14PM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 12:43AM | Duration 10h43 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 12:44AM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:53AM | Duration 10h53 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:58AM | Duration 10h28 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:14AM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 07:29AM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:44AM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:59AM | Duration 10h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 08:43AM | Duration 10h43 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Live departures
Johor Bahru to Gurun bus times
The table below shows live departures for Johor Bahru to Gurun buses for today, Monday, May 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:00 PM Johor Bahru | 10h43 | 12:43 AM Gurun | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Johor Bahru | 10h14 | 12:44 AM Gurun | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, May 19 | |||||
TRA EXPRESS | 8:45 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 10h14 | 6:59 PM Gurun | 0 transfersDirect | |
TRA EXPRESS | 9:15 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 10h14 | 7:29 PM Gurun | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 11:00 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 10h53 | 9:53 PM Gurun | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 11:30 AM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 10h28 | 9:58 PM Gurun | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 12:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 10h14 | 10:14 PM Gurun | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 12:30 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 10h14 | 10:44 PM Gurun | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 8:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 10h53 | 6:53 AM Gurun | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 10h28 | 6:58 AM Gurun | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Johor Bahru to Gurun
Buses from Johor Bahru to Gurun run on average 18 times per day, taking around 10h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:00, the last at 21:15. The fastest bus covers the 376 miles (606 km) distance in 10h 14m.
Distance 376 miles (606 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 10h 14m |
First bus 9:00 AM |
Last bus 9:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Permata Utara Sdn Bhd from Johor Bahru to GurunYou can travel by bus between Johor Bahru to Gurun with Permata Utara Sdn Bhd 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 Gurun
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Johor Bahru to Gurun 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 Gurun, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- One hand luggage and one carry-on luggage allowed
- additional luggage may incur extra charges.
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- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Johor Bahru to Gurun
- 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
- 07:00-19:00
- Free parking available at the terminal
- Small food stalls and local eateries nearby
- Taxis available at the terminal entrance
- Basic wheelchair access
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local and intercity buses
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