The cheapest and fastest buses from Penang to Johor Bahru
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
9 h 9 m
Average duration
9 h 9 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
572 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Penang to Johor Bahru is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Penang to Johor Bahru will cost around $18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 1 buses that leave Penang for Johor Bahru on Wed, Apr 01, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Apr 01 the direct buses cover the 572 km distance in an average of 9 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 9 m .
On Wed, Apr 01 the slowest buses will take 9 h 9 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.
3:15 PM9h09Penang12:24 AMJohor Bahru$181One-way0 transfers
3:15 PM9h09Penang12:24 AMJohor Bahru$181One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Penang to Johor Bahru
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Penang to Johor Bahru among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $40.
Distance: 355 miles (572 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $147 Average price |
9h 39m Average total duration 9h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Penang to Johor Bahru Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:39AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 10:08AM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:08PM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 04:54PM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 05:24PM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 05:22PM | Duration 9h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 05:38PM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:53PM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:24PM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 06:24PM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 09:29AM | Arrival Time 06:38PM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:39PM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:38PM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 06:47PM | Duration 9h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 09:59AM | Arrival Time 07:08PM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:38PM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 08:01PM | Duration 9h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 08:08PM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 08:39PM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:08PM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:39PM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 10:38PM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 11:09PM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 9h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 12:07AM | Duration 9h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 02:09AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 02:43AM | Duration 9h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 02:38AM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 03:24AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 03:38AM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 04:24AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 04:24AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 07:25PM | Arrival Time 04:27AM | Duration 9h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 04:38AM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:09AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 05:07AM | Duration 9h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 05:24AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:38AM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 05:53AM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 08:59PM | Arrival Time 06:08AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:09AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:15AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 09:29PM | Arrival Time 06:38AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:01AM | Duration 9h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:39AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 06:38AM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:22AM | Duration 9h22 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Sri Maju Group | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:09AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 07:09AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 07:37AM | Duration 9h32 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 07:23AM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 07:40AM | Duration 9h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 10:29PM | Arrival Time 07:38AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 07:38AM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 08:01AM | Duration 9h31 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 10:59PM | Arrival Time 08:08AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:09AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:09AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 08:08AM | Duration 9h08 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 08:43AM | Duration 9h38 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:24AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 11:15PM | Arrival Time 08:24AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Billion Stars | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 08:44AM | Duration 9h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $47 |
Live departures
Penang to Johor Bahru bus times
The table below shows live departures for Penang to Johor Bahru buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, March 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:15 PM Penang | 9h09 | 12:24 AM Johor Bahru | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Penang to Johor Bahru
Buses from Penang to Johor Bahru run on average 83 times per day, taking around 9h 9m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 83 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 355 miles (572 km) distance in 9h 2m.
Distance 355 miles (572 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 (€15) |
Buses per day 83 |
Direct buses 83 |
Fastest bus 9h 2m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Bus providers: Billion Stars, Pancaran Matahari, PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS, Super Nice, Rapid Penang, Billion Stars Express from Penang to Johor BahruYou can travel by bus between Penang to Johor Bahru with Billion Stars, Pancaran Matahari, PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS, Super Nice, Rapid Penang, Billion Stars Express for as low as $18 (€15). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Pancaran Matahari
Billion Stars
Super Nice
PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS
Rapid Penang
Billion Stars Express
FAQs: Bus from Penang to Johor Bahru
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Penang to Johor Bahru 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 Johor Bahru, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Pancaran Matahari
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Billion Stars
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Super Nice
- Each passenger is entitled to hand carry baggage not exceeding 20 kilos.
- Pancaran Matahari
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Billion Stars
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Super Nice
- Excessive baggage beyond the 20 kilos limit incurs additional fees.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Penang to Johor Bahru
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal
- Multi-story parking facility available at Penang Sentral
- Food court and various local restaurants available inside the terminal
- Available at designated taxi stands outside the terminal
- Wheelchair ramps, elevators
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Rapid Penang, Interstate buses
- Ferry: Penang Ferry Service
- Train: KTM Intercity
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Available at terminal grounds, free for first hour
- Food court and several local food stalls inside terminal
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair ramps, disabled-friendly facilities
- Available with small fee
- Bus: 301, 302, 401, 401E, CAT
- Train: NA
- 07:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Public parking available nearby
- Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic wheelchair access
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Rapid Penang 601, 602, 604
- 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
- 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
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