- Must visit
Bujang Valley Archaeological Museum
Main museum for Bujang Valley archaeology, displaying artifacts and context for Kedah's early trade, religion, and settlement history.
Cheapest price on Oct 07
$20
Average ticket price on Oct 07
$26
Fastest journey on Oct 07
9 h 34 m
Average journey duration on Oct 07
9 h 40 m
Buses on Oct 07
2
Distance
590 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Johor Bahru to Sungai Petani 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 Sungai Petani will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
On Wed, Oct 07, we found 2 buses from Johor Bahru to Sungai Petani, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 07 the direct buses cover the 590 km distance in an average of 9 h 40 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 34 m .
On Wed, Oct 07 the slowest buses will take 9 h 45 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.




Buses from Johor Bahru to Sungai Petani run on average 21 times per day, taking around 9h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€22) if you book in advance.
There are 21 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:45, the last at 22:46. The fastest bus covers the 366 miles (590 km) distance in 9h 34m.
Distance 366 miles (590 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $26 (€22) |
Buses per day 21 |
Direct buses 21 |
Fastest bus 9h 34m |
First bus 8:45 AM |
Last bus 10:46 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 10:04AM | Duration 9h34 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 12:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 06:04PM | Duration 9h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Intercity Coach | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 07:26PM | Duration 9h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Intercity Coach | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Intercity Coach | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:54PM | Duration 10h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:56PM | Duration 9h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Intercity Coach | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 9h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:04PM | Duration 9h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator KONSORTIUM | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator SELAT KERIS EXPRESS SDN BHD | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 11:49PM | Duration 9h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 01:34AM | Duration 9h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:24AM | Duration 10h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:56AM | Duration 9h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator SANI (HKPS) | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:56AM | Duration 9h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Mayang Sari Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 06:24AM | Duration 10h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:04AM | Duration 9h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Quick Liner Express | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator SANI (HKPS) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:24AM | Duration 10h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator KKKL Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 07:24AM | Duration 10h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator Quick Liner Express | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 07:11AM | Duration 9h56 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:04AM | Duration 9h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:54AM | Duration 10h24 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator SANI (HKPS) | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:04AM | Duration 9h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Quick Liner Express | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Quick Liner Express | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 07:49AM | Duration 9h34 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
The table below shows live departures for Johor Bahru to Sungai Petani buses for today, Tuesday, October 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KPB EKSPRESS | 8:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 9h56 | 5:56 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANI (HKPS) | 8:00 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 9h56 | 5:56 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 8:00 PM Johor Bahru | 10h24 | 6:24 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 8:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h45 | 5:45 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 8:00 PM Johor Bahru | 10h24 | 6:24 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 8:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h45 | 5:45 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h34 | 6:04 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 8:30 PM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h45 | 6:15 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUICK LINER EXPRESS | 8:45 PM Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h45 | 6:30 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANI (HKPS) | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h45 | 6:45 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h45 | 6:45 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru | 10h24 | 7:24 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru | 10h24 | 7:24 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru | 10h24 | 7:24 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
PANCARAN MATAHARI | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h45 | 6:45 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 9:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h45 | 6:45 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUICK LINER EXPRESS | 9:15 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 9h56 | 7:11 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:30 PM Johor Bahru | 10h24 | 7:54 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANI (HKPS) | 9:30 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h34 | 7:04 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 9:30 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h34 | 7:04 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUICK LINER EXPRESS | 9:45 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h45 | 7:30 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERMATA UTARA SDN BHD | 10:00 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h45 | 7:45 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUICK LINER EXPRESS | 10:15 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h34 | 7:49 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERMATA UTARA SDN BHD | 10:30 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 9h45 | 8:15 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, October 7 | |||||
![]() | 12:30 AM Johor Bahru | 9h34 | 10:04 AM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 AM Johor Bahru | 9h45 | 12:15 PM Sungai Petani | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Main museum for Bujang Valley archaeology, displaying artifacts and context for Kedah's early trade, religion, and settlement history.
Small local gallery space at Kedah Art Gallery House featuring paintings and creative works by regional artists in a relaxed setting.
Gallery and cultural venue in the wider Sungai Petani area presenting visual art, exhibitions, and community creative programs.
Forest park on a hill with trails, viewpoints, and a suspension bridge. A favorite for sunrise, light hiking, and city-edge nature.
Riverside and wetland park popular for evening walks, family outings, and open green views close to the urban core.
Well-known urban park with a lake, paths, and gathering spaces. Good for casual strolls, local life, and a break from city traffic.
Laksa Kedah is rice noodles in a rich fish-based gravy, usually with herbs and chilies. It is a Kedah staple prized for its bold, rustic northern flavor.
Nasi ulam is herb rice mixed with fresh local leaves, coconut and spices. In Kedah it is often served with sambal or fish, reflecting village cooking traditions.
Peknga is a traditional Kedah griddled coconut pancake, commonly eaten with fish curry or gula melaka. It is cherished as a simple kampung breakfast or tea-time snack.
Casual local favorite known for nasi kandar and mixed curries. Busy, no-frills setting suited to hearty northern Malaysian meals.
Established restaurant serving seafood and Chinese-style family dishes. Comfortable for group dinners with a broad menu and lively local crowd.
Well-known spot for roti canai, teh tarik and Indian Muslim staples. Relaxed atmosphere and popular for breakfast and late-night suppers.
Budget-friendly versus major Malaysian tourist cities. Local meals, cafes, and taxis are usually cheaper, and accommodation is generally modestly priced.
Tipping is not expected. Some restaurants add a service charge. Round up small taxi fares, and leave small change at cafes only for good service.
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Sungai Petani Railway Station -> Sungai Petani Town Centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Johor Bahru to Sungai Petani 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 Sungai Petani, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Johor Bahru to Sungai Petani buses use the Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) to Sungai Petani station pair. Use this guide to compare Johor Bahru and Sungai Petani 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 Tun Aminah is 12 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah 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.
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah.
Available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah: Wheelchair ramps.
Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya is 9 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available near bus terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya.
Available at Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya: Wheelchair ramps.
Sungai Petani has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants available
Free Wi-Fi available in terminal. ATMs are aTM machines from major Malaysian banks.
Ticket office support is available at Sungai Petani.
Available at Sungai Petani: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sungai Petani: Basic ramps available.
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