The cheapest and fastest buses from Johor Bahru to Kuantan
Cheapest price
zł23
Average price
zł40
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 53 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
266 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Johor Bahru to Kuantan 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 Kuantan will cost around zł40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł23.
Of the 6 buses that leave Johor Bahru for Kuantan on Thu, Aug 06, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct buses cover the 266 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest buses will take 6 h 27 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.
3:00 PM4h05Johor Bahru7:05 PMKuantanzł231One-way0 transfers
1:30 PM6h17Johor Bahru7:47 PMKuantanzł371One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM6h17Johor Bahru7:17 PMKuantanzł371One-way0 transfers
12:00 PM6h30Johor Bahru6:30 PMKuantanzł421One-way0 transfers
1:30 AM6h17Johor Bahru7:47 AMKuantanzł441One-way0 transfers
3:00 PM4h05Johor Bahru7:05 PMKuantanzł231One-way0 transfers
1:30 PM6h17Johor Bahru7:47 PMKuantanzł371One-way0 transfers
1:30 AM6h17Johor Bahru7:47 AMKuantanzł441One-way0 transfers
1:00 PM6h17Johor Bahru7:17 PMKuantanzł371One-way0 transfers
12:30 AM6h27Johor Bahru6:57 AMKuantanzł561One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Johor Bahru to Kuantan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Johor Bahru to Kuantan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from zł23. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł23, and a flight costs an average of zł1518.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
zł39 Average price Cheapest | zł2250 Average price | zł58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 59m Average total duration 17h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Johor Bahru to Kuantan:
A bus is zł2211 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Johor Bahru to Kuantan costing on average zł2250.
Other travel options to Kuantan take longer:
Flight takes on average 17h 59m.
Tickets start at around zł39 compared to roughly zł58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł19. The journey takes 6h 1m versus 4h 57m 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 Maraliner, Ekspress Mutiara, NSK Express, Prisma Serimas Holidays Sdn Bhd, Sanwa 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.
Johor Bahru to Kuantan Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 06:57AM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł56 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 07:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price zł39 |
Operator Plusliner Nice | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł38 |
Operator Sanwa Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 12:47PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł54 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł60 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:17PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price zł36 |
Operator Sanwa Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:17PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł54 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł52 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:57PM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł54 |
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:57PM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł54 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:57PM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł52 |
Operator Adik Beradik | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł55 |
Operator Prisma Serimas Holidays Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price zł53 |
Operator Prisma Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price zł53 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł54 |
Operator Transnasional | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł55 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:32PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł53 |
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:47PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł54 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:47PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł53 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:47PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł52 |
Operator Adik Beradik | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł55 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł52 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł53 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł53 |
Operator Transnasional | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price zł59 |
Operator Plusliner Nice | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price zł34 |
Operator Sanwa Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:47PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price zł54 |
Operator NSK Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł50 |
Operator NSK Tranpsort | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:51PM | Duration 8h06 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł51 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:17PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price zł37 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:47PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł37 |
Operator Sanwa Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:47PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł54 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price zł23 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł60 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł54 |
Operator NSK Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 5h29 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł50 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł54 |
Operator NSK Tranpsort | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:54AM | Duration 7h24 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł51 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł52 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:27AM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł52 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł38 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł38 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł52 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:17AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł52 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł53 |
Operator Sanwa Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price zł54 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price zł53 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price zł60 |
Operator Sanwa Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł54 |
Operator Prisma Express | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price zł53 |
Operator Prisma Serimas Holidays Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 06:02AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price zł53 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price zł54 |
Live departures
Johor Bahru to Kuantan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Johor Bahru to Kuantan buses for tomorrow, Thursday, August 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:30 AM Johor Bahru | 6h27 | 6:57 AM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 AM Johor Bahru | 6h17 | 7:47 AM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 6:30 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Johor Bahru | 6h17 | 7:17 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 PM Johor Bahru | 6h17 | 7:47 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Johor Bahru | 4h05 | 7:05 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs Maraliner?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Maraliner, but also compare tickets for the likes of Ekspress Mutiara, NSK Express, Prisma Serimas Holidays Sdn Bhd or Sanwa Express to find the best option for your trip from Johor Bahru to Kuantan.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Johor Bahru to Kuantan
Buses from Johor Bahru to Kuantan run on average 16 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł23 if you book in advance.
There are 16 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 165 miles (266 km) distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price zł23 |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Bus providers: Maraliner, Ekspress Mutiara, NSK Express, Prisma Serimas Holidays Sdn Bhd, Sanwa Express, CWL from Johor Bahru to KuantanYou can travel by bus between Johor Bahru to Kuantan with Maraliner, Ekspress Mutiara, NSK Express, Prisma Serimas Holidays Sdn Bhd, Sanwa Express, CWL for as low as zł23. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Maraliner
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Sanwa Express
NSK Express
CWL
FAQs: Bus from Johor Bahru to Kuantan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Johor Bahru to Kuantan 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 Kuantan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- NSK Express
- Cancellation policies vary by ticket type and time before departure.
- Maraliner
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Ekspress Mutiara
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- NSK Express
- One piece of standard luggage included.
- Maraliner
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Ekspress Mutiara
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- NSK Express
- Additional luggage may incur extra charges.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Johor Bahru to Kuantan
Most Johor Bahru to Kuantan buses use the Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) to station pair. Use this guide to compare Johor Bahru and Kuantan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Johor Bahru station do buses to Kuantan leave from?
Getting to Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) from Johor Bahru city centre
Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) is 2 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) bus station facilities and services
Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and various local food stalls available
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are several ATMs from major Malaysian banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.): Wheelchair accessible facilities.
Getting to Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang from Johor Bahru city centre
Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang is 15 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang bus station facilities and services
Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants available within terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are located near ticket counters.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang: Basic wheelchair access.
Getting to Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram from Johor Bahru city centre
Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram is 15 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram bus station facilities and services
Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are several ATMs from local banks nearby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram: Basic ramps available.
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