The cheapest and fastest buses from Johor Bahru to Sitiawan
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
8 h 6 m
Average duration
8 h 11 m
Buses per day
26
Distance
457 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Johor Bahru to Sitiawan 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 Sitiawan will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 26 buses that leave Johor Bahru for Sitiawan on Thu, May 14, 26 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 14 the direct buses cover the 457 km distance in an average of 8 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 6 m .
On Thu, May 14 the slowest buses will take 8 h 19 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.
ARWANA EXPRESS9:30 AM8h19Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal)5:49 PMSitiawan$221One-way0 transfers
ARWANA EXPRESS10:00 AM8h06Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah6:06 PMSitiawan$221One-way0 transfers
ARWANA EXPRESS8:45 AM8h19Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya5:04 PMSitiawan$231One-way0 transfers
ARWANA EXPRESS10:10 PM8h06Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah6:16 AMSitiawan$231One-way0 transfers
SRI MAJU GROUP9:35 PM8h06Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah5:41 AMSitiawan$231One-way0 transfers
ARWANA EXPRESS10:10 PM8h06Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah6:16 AMSitiawan$231One-way0 transfers
SRI MAJU GROUP9:35 PM8h06Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah5:41 AMSitiawan$231One-way0 transfers
ARWANA EXPRESS10:00 AM8h06Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah6:06 PMSitiawan$221One-way0 transfers
ARWANA EXPRESS8:45 PM8h19Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya5:04 AMSitiawan$251One-way0 transfers
ARWANA EXPRESS8:45 AM8h19Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya5:04 PMSitiawan$231One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Johor Bahru to Sitiawan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Johor Bahru to Sitiawan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $44.
Distance: 283 miles (457 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $104 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 39m Average total duration 8h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Johor Bahru to Sitiawan:
A bus is $76 (€61) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Johor Bahru to Sitiawan costing on average $104 (€83).
Other travel options to Sitiawan take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 9m.
You'll arrive about -2h -45m sooner (8h 9m by bus vs 6h 24m by car) and save roughly $-3.04 (€-2.44) compared to fuel and tolls ($28 (€22) vs $25 (€20)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Arwana Express, Sri Maju Group.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Johor Bahru to Sitiawan Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:57PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sin Yong | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:57PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Arwana Express | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:04PM | Duration 8h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Sin Yong | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:27PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:27PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Arwana Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:49PM | Duration 8h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:31AM | Arrival Time 05:58PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sin Yong | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Arwana Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:06PM | Duration 8h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:27PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sin Yong | Departure Time 10:01AM | Arrival Time 06:28PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:01AM | Arrival Time 06:28PM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:57AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sin Yong | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 04:57AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Arwana Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:04AM | Duration 8h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:27AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sin Yong | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 05:27AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:34AM | Duration 8h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:31PM | Arrival Time 05:58AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 05:41AM | Duration 8h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator Arwana Express | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 05:59AM | Duration 8h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:27AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sin Yong | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 06:27AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:01PM | Arrival Time 06:28AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sin Yong | Departure Time 10:01PM | Arrival Time 06:28AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Arwana Express | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 06:16AM | Duration 8h06 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $27 |
Live departures
Johor Bahru to Sitiawan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Johor Bahru to Sitiawan buses for today, Wednesday, May 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:00 PM Johor Bahru | 8h19 | 10:19 PM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 14 | |||||
Executive(2+1) | 8:30 AM Johor Bahru | 8h27 | 4:57 PM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 8:30 AM Johor Bahru | 8h27 | 4:57 PM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
ARWANA EXPRESS | 8:45 AM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 8h19 | 5:04 PM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:00 AM Johor Bahru | 8h27 | 5:27 PM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:00 AM Johor Bahru | 8h27 | 5:27 PM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
ARWANA EXPRESS | 9:30 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 8h19 | 5:49 PM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:31 AM Johor Bahru | 8h27 | 5:58 PM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 10:00 AM Johor Bahru | 8h27 | 6:27 PM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 10:00 AM Johor Bahru | 8h27 | 6:27 PM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
ARWANA EXPRESS | 10:00 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 8h06 | 6:06 PM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 10:01 AM Johor Bahru | 8h27 | 6:28 PM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 10:01 AM Johor Bahru | 8h27 | 6:28 PM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru | 8h27 | 4:57 AM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru | 8h27 | 4:57 AM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
ARWANA EXPRESS | 8:45 PM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 8h19 | 5:04 AM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru | 8h27 | 5:27 AM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru | 8h27 | 5:27 AM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 9:15 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 8h19 | 5:34 AM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:31 PM Johor Bahru | 8h27 | 5:58 AM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 9:35 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 8h06 | 5:41 AM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
ARWANA EXPRESS | 9:40 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 8h19 | 5:59 AM Sitiawan | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Johor Bahru to Sitiawan
Buses from Johor Bahru to Sitiawan run on average 15 times per day, taking around 8h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 22:25. The fastest bus covers the 283 miles (457 km) distance in 8h 6m.
Distance 283 miles (457 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 8h 6m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 10:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Arwana Express, Sri Maju Group, CWL from Johor Bahru to SitiawanYou can travel by bus between Johor Bahru to Sitiawan with Arwana Express, Sri Maju Group, CWL for as low as $20 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Johor Bahru to Sitiawan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Johor Bahru to Sitiawan 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 Sitiawan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Arwana Express
- Free hand luggage included
- additional charges may apply for drinks.
- Sri Maju Group
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Sri Maju Group
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Johor Bahru to Sitiawan
- 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
- 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 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
- Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local and intercity buses
- 07:00-19:00
- Free parking available at the terminal
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at the terminal entrance
- Basic ramps available
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Local and intercity buses
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