The cheapest and fastest buses from Tanah Merah to Johor Bahru
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$18
Fastest journey
11 h 18 m
Average duration
11 h 18 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
514 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tanah Merah 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 Tanah Merah 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 4 buses that leave Tanah Merah for Johor Bahru on Thu, Nov 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 514 km distance in an average of 11 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 18 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 11 h 18 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.








Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tanah Merah to Johor Bahru among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 21m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €46.
Distance: 319 miles (514 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price |
11h 26m Average total duration 10h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 21m Average total duration Fastest 6h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tanah Merah to Johor Bahru Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 08:53PM | Duration 11h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ekspres Perdana | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 07:33AM | Duration 11h03 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 08:14AM | Duration 11h44 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:23AM | Duration 11h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:23AM | Duration 11h23 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Ekspres Perdana | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 08:03AM | Duration 11h03 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Live departures
Tanah Merah to Johor Bahru bus times
The table below shows live departures for Tanah Merah to Johor Bahru buses for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 12:30 PM Tanah Merah | 11h44 | 12:14 AM Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 12:30 PM Tanah Merah | 11h18 | 11:48 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 1:00 PM Tanah Merah | 11h23 | 12:23 AM Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 1:00 PM Tanah Merah | 11h44 | 12:44 AM Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 1:00 PM Tanah Merah | 11h23 | 12:23 AM Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 1:00 PM Tanah Merah | 11h18 | 12:18 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 1:00 PM Tanah Merah | 11h18 | 12:18 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 1:00 PM Tanah Merah | 11h44 | 12:44 AM Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 8:30 PM Tanah Merah | 11h03 | 7:33 AM Johor Bahru | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 9:00 PM Tanah Merah | 11h03 | 8:03 AM Johor Bahru | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:30 AM Tanah Merah | 11h18 | 12:48 PM Johor Bahru | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Tanah Merah to Johor Bahru
Distance 319 miles (514 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 13 |
Fastest bus 9h 30m |
First bus 08:30 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Tanah Merah to Johor Bahru start from as low as $17 (€14) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $18 (€15) depending on the train type and class.
Bus providers: Ekspres Perdana from Tanah Merah to Johor BahruYou can travel by bus between Tanah Merah to Johor Bahru with Ekspres Perdana for as low as $17 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Tanah Merah to Johor Bahru

When departing from Tanah Merah, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Tanah Merah and Tanah Merah, UiTM Machang. When arriving in Johor Bahru, you can end your journey in bus stations like Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) and Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Tanah Merah, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal), located 2.3 miles (3.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Tanah Merah to Johor Bahru
- 07:00-19:00
- Open parking area available
- Available at the entrance
- Basic ramps
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: Local buses to Kota Bharu, Machang, and surrounding areas
- 06:00-22:00
- Free parking available for cars and motorcycles
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: P211, P212, T55
- 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
- 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 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
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