The cheapest and fastest buses from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
11 h 42 m
Average duration
11 h 42 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
546 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 33 buses that leave Johor Bahru for Kota Bharu on Fri, Nov 07, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct buses cover the 546 km distance in an average of 11 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 42 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest buses will take 11 h 42 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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Compare bus and flight for Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €28.
Distance: 339 miles (546 km)
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€14 Average price Cheapest | €87 Average price |
12h 32m Average total duration 12h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 08:31PM | Duration 12h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ekspres Mutiara | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:12AM | Duration 11h42 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:31AM | Duration 12h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 07:31AM | Duration 12h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 07:46AM | Duration 12h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator SANI EXPRESS | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 07:46AM | Duration 12h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 07:46AM | Duration 12h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator ADIK BERADIK | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 08:01AM | Duration 12h01 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Mayang Sari Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:42AM | Duration 11h42 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator KKKL Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:42AM | Duration 11h42 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:02AM | Duration 11h42 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ekspres Perdana | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:12AM | Duration 11h42 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator SANI EXPRESS | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:12AM | Duration 11h42 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Mayang Sari Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:12AM | Duration 11h42 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Ekspres Perdana | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:27AM | Duration 11h42 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Adik Beradik | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:42AM | Duration 11h42 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator ADIK BERADIK | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 11h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Live departures
Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu bus times
The table below shows live departures for Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu buses for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru | 11h42 | 8:12 AM Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 12:30 AM Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang | 12h01 | 12:31 PM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 1:15 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 11h50 | 1:05 PM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 1:45 AM Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram | 11h55 | 1:40 PM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 10:30 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 11h50 | 10:20 PM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 11:30 AM Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang | 12h01 | 11:31 PM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 11:30 AM Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang | 12h01 | 11:31 PM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 11:45 AM Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang | 12h01 | 11:46 PM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 11:45 AM Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang | 12h01 | 11:46 PM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANI EXPRESS | 11:45 AM Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang | 12h01 | 11:46 PM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 12:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 11h50 | 11:50 PM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADIK BERADIK | 12:00 PM Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang | 12h01 | 12:01 AM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 12:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 11h50 | 11:50 PM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 12:15 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 11h50 | 12:05 AM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 12:20 PM Johor Bahru, Terminal Taman Universiti | 11h42 | 12:02 AM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANI EXPRESS | 12:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 11h50 | 12:20 AM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 12:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 11h50 | 12:20 AM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 12:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 11h50 | 12:20 AM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 12:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 11h50 | 12:20 AM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 12:45 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 11h50 | 12:35 AM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 12:50 PM Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram | 11h55 | 12:45 AM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADIK BERADIK | 1:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 11h50 | 12:50 AM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 1:05 PM Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram | 11h55 | 1:00 AM Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu
Buses from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu run on average 15 times per day, taking around 12h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:30, the last at 21:00. The fastest bus covers the 339 miles (546 km) distance in 8h 53m.
Distance 339 miles (546 km) |
Average bus duration 12h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 8h 53m |
First bus 08:30 |
Last bus 21:00 |
Bus providers: Ekspress Mutiara, Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B, Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd), Causeway Link, KKKL Express from Johor Bahru to Kota BharuYou can travel by bus between Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu with Ekspress Mutiara, Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B, Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd), Causeway Link, KKKL Express for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd)
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Causeway Link
KKKL Express
FAQs: Bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu 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 Kota Bharu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd)
- Wheelchair access available
- Assistance for boarding and alighting can be arranged upon request.
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- Ekspress Mutiara
- Luggage included in fare; specific size/type not provided.
- Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd)
- Luggage size: 30 kg per passenger; Type: 1 piece of luggage and 1 hand carry.
- Ekspress Mutiara
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd)
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu
- 07:00-22:00
- Available at terminal parking area
- Local food stalls and small eateries available
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic wheelchair access
- Public toilets available
- Bus: P-211, P-212, P-403, P-405
- 06:00-22:00
- Free parking available at terminal grounds
- Local food stalls and small restaurants available within terminal
- Available outside the terminal
- Basic wheelchair access
- Available with small fee
- Bus: P201, P202, P203, P204
- 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 buses and private vehicles
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: P102, P211, T22
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available at terminal premises
- KFC restaurant and local food stalls
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local city buses, intercity buses
- Train: JB Sentral nearby
- 07:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi inside Tesco
- Free parking at Tesco parking lot
- Food court and restaurants inside Tesco shopping mall
- Taxis available at the entrance
- Wheelchair accessible
- Available inside Tesco
- Bus: City Bus, Express Bus
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available in front of terminal
- Food court and local food stalls available inside and around terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local city buses and intercity buses
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