The cheapest and fastest buses from Johor Bahru to Kuantan
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 49 m
Buses per day
26
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 $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 26 buses that leave Johor Bahru for Kuantan on Fri, May 08, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct buses cover the 266 km distance in an average of 5 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Fri, May 08 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.
Double Deck(2+1)8:00 PM6h30Johor Bahru2:30 AMKuantan$91One-way0 transfers
Double Deck(2+1)9:00 PM6h30Johor Bahru3:30 AMKuantan$91One-way0 transfers
MARALINER9:30 AM6h17Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal)3:47 PMBus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral$101One-way0 transfers
NSK TRANPSORT12:45 PM7h05Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal)7:50 PMBus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral$111One-way0 transfers
NSK TRANPSORT6:15 PM7h05Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal)1:20 AMBus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral$111One-way0 transfers
Executive(2+1)6:15 PM5h15Johor Bahru11:30 PMKuantan$111One-way0 transfers
Executive(2+1)12:45 PM5h15Johor Bahru6:00 PMKuantan$111One-way0 transfers
EKSPRESS MUTIARA9:30 AM6h00Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram3:30 PMBus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral$141One-way0 transfers
EKSPRESS MUTIARA9:15 AM6h17Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal)3:32 PMBus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral$141One-way0 transfers
ADIK BERADIK9:30 AM6h17Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal)3:47 PMBus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral$121One-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 $9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $9, and a flight costs an average of $408.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $583 Average price | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 32m Average total duration Fastest 6h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 57m Average total duration 17h 57m 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 $573 (€457) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Johor Bahru to Kuantan costing on average $583 (€466).
Other travel options to Kuantan take longer:
Flight takes on average 17h 57m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $16 (€13) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 6h 2m 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 NSK Express, Maraliner, 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 LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:57PM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:57PM | Duration 6h27 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Adik Beradik | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Transnasional | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 03:32PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:47PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 03:47PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Adik Beradik | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Transnasional | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator NSK Tranpsort | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator NSK Express | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:17PM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator NSK Tranpsort | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator NSK Express | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 11:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 02:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 03:47AM | Duration 6h17 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Johor Bahru to Kuantan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Johor Bahru to Kuantan buses for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive(2+1) | 6:15 PM Johor Bahru | 5h15 | 11:30 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
NSK TRANPSORT | 6:15 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 7h05 | 1:20 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 | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 8:00 PM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 2:30 AM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARALINER | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 2:47 AM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 3:00 AM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 3:30 AM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:30 PM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 4:00 AM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
MARALINER | 9:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 3:47 AM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 11:00 PM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 5:30 AM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 11:00 PM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 5:30 AM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 11:55 PM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 6:25 AM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 11:55 PM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 6:25 AM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, May 8 | |||||
Executive(2+1) | 8:00 AM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 2:30 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 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 | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 8:30 AM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 3:00 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:00 AM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 3:30 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:00 AM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 3:30 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 9:15 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 6h17 | 3:32 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:30 AM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 4:00 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:30 AM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 4:00 PM Kuantan | 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 | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 9:30 AM Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram | 6h00 | 3:30 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 10:00 AM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 4:30 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 12:45 PM Johor Bahru | 5h15 | 6:00 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
NSK TRANPSORT | 12:45 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 7h05 | 7:50 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 3:30 PM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 10:00 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 4:30 PM Johor Bahru | 6h30 | 11:00 PM Kuantan | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Johor Bahru to Kuantan
Buses from Johor Bahru to Kuantan run on average 15 times per day, taking around 6h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $9 (€7) if you book in advance.
There are 15 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 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $9 (€7) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
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 Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: NSK Express, Maraliner, Prisma Serimas Holidays Sdn Bhd, Sanwa Express, Causeway Link from Johor Bahru to KuantanYou can travel by bus between Johor Bahru to Kuantan with NSK Express, Maraliner, Prisma Serimas Holidays Sdn Bhd, Sanwa Express, Causeway Link for as low as $9 (€7). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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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.
- Prisma Serimas Holidays Sdn Bhd
- 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
- Sanwa Express
- 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
- 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 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
- 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
- Food court and several local restaurants
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local and intercity buses
- Taxi services
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