- Must visit
Royal Abu Bakar Museum
Former royal palace with exhibits on Johor's rulers, regalia, and history, set within one of the city's key heritage buildings.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tampin 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 Tampin to Johor Bahru will cost around $10 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
On Tue, Nov 03, we found 2 buses from Tampin to Johor Bahru, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 03 the direct buses cover the 203 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 54 m .
On Tue, Nov 03 the slowest buses will take 3 h 54 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 Tampin to Johor Bahru run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 126 miles (203 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 126 miles (203 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 9:00 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Tampin to Johor Bahru.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Kurnia Suria | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:09AM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Kurnia Suria | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:09PM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator KURNIA SURIA EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:36PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator KURNIA SURIA EXPRESS | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:21PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Kurnia Suria | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:54PM | Duration 3h54 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator KURNIA SURIA EXPRESS | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:36PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator KURNIA SURIA EXPRESS | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:36PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator KURNIA SURIA EXPRESS | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:21PM | Duration 3h21 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $12 |
The table below shows live departures for Tampin to Johor Bahru buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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KURNIA SURIA EXPRESS | 10:15 AM Tampin | 3h21 | 1:36 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
KURNIA SURIA EXPRESS | 12:15 PM Tampin | 3h21 | 3:36 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
KURNIA SURIA EXPRESS | 5:15 PM Tampin | 3h21 | 8:36 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
KURNIA SURIA EXPRESS | 7:00 PM Tampin | 3h21 | 10:21 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Former royal palace with exhibits on Johor's rulers, regalia, and history, set within one of the city's key heritage buildings.
Interactive heritage museum covering Johor's past, culture, and geography in a restored building close to the old downtown area.
Small gallery preserving the history of Chinese migrants in Johor Bahru through documents, objects, and community stories.
Revitalized old street lined with murals, shophouses, and heritage details, popular for walking and seeing central Johor Bahru's character.
Waterfront promenade facing the straits, good for evening walks, city views, and seeing public spaces near the border crossing.
Large urban park with a lake, jogging paths, and open lawns, popular with locals for relaxed walks away from the busy center.
Spicy Malay rice dish cooked in aromatic broth and served with beef or chicken. A Johor royal-influenced specialty distinct from other Malaysian biryanis.
Johor-style laksa uses spaghetti in a rich fish-based coconut gravy with herbs and sambal. It is a signature dish strongly linked to Johor’s culinary identity.
Banana blossom salad mixed with dried shrimp, chili, lime and coconut. A classic Johor Malay dish valued for its tart, savory and textural contrast.
Historic city-centre kopitiam known for charcoal-grilled toast, soft-boiled eggs and local coffee in a nostalgic traditional setting.
Polished hotel dining venue known for Malay and Malaysian dishes, suitable for a more refined meal with comfortable contemporary surroundings.
Long-running banana leaf restaurant popular for fish head curry, South Indian sides and lively casual meals close to the city centre.
Budget-friendly for Singapore day trips; hotels, hawker meals, and ride-hailing usually cost less than in major regional cities.
Tipping is not expected. Many restaurants add 10% service charge. Round up small taxi fares and leave small change at cafés only for good service.
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Most Tampin to Johor Bahru buses use the Tampin to Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) station pair, with some services arriving at Johor Bahru, Sri Putri (Shell). Use this guide to compare Tampin and Johor Bahru bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Tampin is 2 km from Tampin city centre. Public transport options include:
Tampin 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 inside.
Ticket office support is available at Tampin.
Available at Tampin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tampin: Basic wheelchair access.
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, Sri Putri (Shell) is 14 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru, Sri Putri (Shell) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Shell station convenience store
ATMs are shell ATM available.
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru, Sri Putri (Shell).
Available at Johor Bahru, Sri Putri (Shell): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru, Sri Putri (Shell): Basic ramps.
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