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Muzium Sultan Abu Bakar
State museum presenting Pahang history, culture, crafts, archaeology, and royal heritage. A useful first stop for regional context.
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 $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Thu, Nov 05, we found 19 buses from Johor Bahru to Kuantan, including 19 direct services.
On Thu, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 266 km distance in an average of 6 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 17 m .
On Thu, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 6 h 17 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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Buses from Johor Bahru to Kuantan run on average 27 times per day, taking around 6h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 if you book in advance.
There are 27 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 5h 15m.
Distance 165 miles (266 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Johor Bahru to Kuantan.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 07:32AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 07:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Prisma Express | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator NSK Express | Departure Time 04:45AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Plusliner Nice | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Sanwa Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 01:02PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:17PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Sanwa Express | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:17PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:57PM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:57PM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 03:02PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator ESB_7306 | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:17PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:47PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:47PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:47PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:57PM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Plusliner Nice | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Sanwa Express | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 06:47PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator NSK Tranpsort | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 08:51PM | Duration 8h06 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:17PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 07:47PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Sanwa Express | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 08:47PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator NSK Tranpsort | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 01:54AM | Duration 7h24 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:27AM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:57AM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Sanwa Express | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator SANI (UKT) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:17AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Sanwa Express | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:17AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator ESB_7306 | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 05:32AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
The table below shows live departures for Johor Bahru to Kuantan buses for tomorrow, Thursday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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SANWA EXPRESS | 6:45 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 1:02 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANI (UKT) | 8:30 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 6h27 | 2:57 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADIK BERADIK | 8:30 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 6h27 | 2:57 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARALINER | 8:45 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 3:02 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
TNAH GLOBAL EXPRESS | 9:00 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 3:17 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
ADIK BERADIK | 9:30 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 3:47 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARALINER | 9:30 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 3:47 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANI (UKT) | 9:30 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 3:47 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANI (UKT) | 10:30 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 6h27 | 4:57 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANWA EXPRESS | 12:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 6:47 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
NSK TRANPSORT | 12:45 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 8h06 | 8:51 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANWA EXPRESS | 2:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 8:47 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
NSK TRANPSORT | 6:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 7h24 | 1:54 AM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 6:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 12:47 AM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARALINER | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 2:47 AM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANWA EXPRESS | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 2:47 AM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARALINER | 9:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 3:47 AM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANWA EXPRESS | 11:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 5:17 AM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
TNAH GLOBAL EXPRESS | 11:15 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 5:32 AM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
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State museum presenting Pahang history, culture, crafts, archaeology, and royal heritage. A useful first stop for regional context.
Compact art space showing local paintings and creative works. Good for discovering contemporary artists from Kuantan and Pahang.
Gallery space within the Pahang arts scene featuring exhibitions, community programs, and rotating visual art displays.
Popular city beach with a long promenade, sea breeze, and casual recreation. A classic Kuantan stop for walking and sunrise views.
Urban riverfront area with pathways, landscaping, and evening views of the Kuantan River. Good for a relaxed walk near downtown.
Scenic riverside district known for fishing village character, waterfront views, and easy access to evening strolls and local life.
Sour fish curry from Pahang, usually made with river fish, turmeric and chili. A signature east coast dish with a tangy, spicy local character.
Fermented durian gravy cooked with fish, especially patin. Rich, pungent and closely associated with Pahang home cooking and festive meals.
Pahang-style beef satay served with peanut sauce, cucumber and ketupat. A beloved local supper food found widely around Kuantan.
Traditional satay restaurant famous for skewers with peanut sauce, ketupat and classic Malaysian side dishes in a simple local setting.
Established kopitiam-style venue popular for breakfast, coffee and local noodles. Relaxed setting suited for trying everyday Kuantan flavors.
Casual local seafood spot known for grilled fish and sambal dishes. Popular for fresh catches and a lively east coast dining atmosphere.
Budget-friendly versus many Malaysian beach cities. Street food, simple hotels, and ride-hailing are cheap; upscale resorts and seafood restaurants raise costs.
Tipping is not expected. Many restaurants add 10% service charge. Round up small taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes only for good service.
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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.

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.
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 Bas Pasir Gudang is 15 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang 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 available within terminal
ATMs are located near ticket counters.
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang.
Available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang: Basic wheelchair access.
Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram is 15 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram 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 nearby.
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram.
Available at Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram: Basic ramps available.
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