The cheapest and fastest coaches from Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- ฿ 950
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- ฿ 989
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 11 h 49 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 11 h 49 m
- Buses on 13 Nov
- 27
- Distance
- 546 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru will cost around ฿ 989 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only ฿ 950.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 27 buses from Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru, including 27 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 546 km distance in an average of 11 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 49 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 49 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.
SANI EXPRESS (K)8:00 PM 11h49 Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu 7:49 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) ฿ 950 1 One-way 0 changes
QUEEN EXPRESS8:00 PM 12h03 Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu 8:03 AM Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram ฿ 951 1 One-way 0 changes
QUEEN EXPRESS8:00 PM 11h49 Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu 7:49 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) ฿ 951 1 One-way 0 changes
ADIK BERADIK9:00 PM 11h49 Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu 8:49 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) ฿ 968 1 One-way 0 changes
SANI EXPRESS (K)8:00 PM 12h04 Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu 8:04 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang ฿ 978 1 One-way 0 changes
MAYANG SARI8:30 PM 11h49 Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu 8:19 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) ฿ 996 1 One-way 0 changes
EKSPRESS MUTIARA8:00 PM 11h49 Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu 7:49 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) ฿ 996 1 One-way 0 changes
KKKL SDN BHD8:00 PM 11h49 Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu 7:49 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) ฿ 996 1 One-way 0 changes
EKSPRESS MUTIARA5:00 PM 11h49 Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu 4:49 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) ฿ 996 1 One-way 0 changes
EKSPRESS MUTIARA7:45 PM 11h49 Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu 7:34 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) ฿ 996 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru
Buses from Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru run on average 36 times per day, taking around 11h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at ฿ 581 if you book in advance.
There are 36 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 08:30, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 546 km distance in 11h 42m.
Distance 546 km |
Average bus duration 11h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price ฿ 581 |
Buses per day 36 |
Direct buses 36 |
Fastest bus 11h 42m |
First bus 8:30 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Frequently asked questions about your Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru trip
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Live departures
Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru coaches for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 5:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 12h04 | 5:04 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 0 changesdirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 5:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 11h49 | 4:49 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 5:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 11h49 | 4:49 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 7:45 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 12h04 | 7:49 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 0 changesdirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 7:45 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 11h49 | 7:34 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
ADIK BERADIK | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 11h49 | 7:49 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 11h49 | 7:49 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
ADIK BERADIK | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 12h04 | 8:04 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 0 changesdirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 11h49 | 7:49 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 11h49 | 7:49 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 12h04 | 8:04 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 0 changesdirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 11h49 | 7:49 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
SANI EXPRESS (K) | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 12h04 | 8:04 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 0 changesdirect | |
QUEEN EXPRESS | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 12h11 | 8:11 AM Johor Bahru, Terminal Masai | 0 changesdirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 12h03 | 8:03 AM Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram | 0 changesdirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 12h04 | 8:04 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 0 changesdirect | |
SANI EXPRESS (K) | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 11h49 | 7:49 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
QUEEN EXPRESS | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 11h49 | 7:49 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
QUEEN EXPRESS | 8:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 12h03 | 8:03 AM Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram | 0 changesdirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 8:15 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 11h49 | 8:04 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 8:15 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 12h04 | 8:19 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 0 changesdirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 8:15 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 12h03 | 8:18 AM Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram | 0 changesdirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 8:30 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 11h49 | 8:19 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
ADIK BERADIK | 9:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 12h04 | 9:04 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 0 changesdirect | |
ADIK BERADIK | 9:00 PM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 11h49 | 8:49 AM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 8:30 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 12h03 | 8:33 PM Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram | 0 changesdirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 8:30 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 12h04 | 8:34 PM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Pasir Gudang | 0 changesdirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 8:30 AM Kota Bharu, Bus Terminal Kota Bharu | 11h49 | 8:19 PM Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Bus providers: Ekspres Perdana, Ekspress Mutiara, Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd), Sani Express, Queen Express, SANI EXPRESS, Adik Beradik, Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B, Mayang Sari Express, Mayang Sari from Kota Bharu to Johor BahruYou can travel by bus between Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru with Ekspres Perdana, Ekspress Mutiara, Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd), Sani Express, Queen Express, SANI EXPRESS, Adik Beradik, Agensi Pelancungan D & Adik Beradik S/B, Mayang Sari Express, Mayang Sari for as low as ฿ 581. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Kota Bharu and Johor Bahru
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
- Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd)
- Wheelchair access available
- assistance for boarding and alighting can be arranged upon request.
- KKKL Express
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Mayang Sari Express
- No refunds are provided under any circumstances.
- Ekspres Perdana
- Cancellations may be subject to fees
- refer to the ticket terms and conditions.
- Mayang Sari
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Ekspress Mutiara
- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
- Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd)
- Luggage size: 30 kg per passenger
- Type: 1 piece of luggage and 1 hand carry.
- Mayang Sari
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Ekspress Mutiara
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
- Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd)
- Excess luggage and bulky luggage allowed for an additional fee
FAQs: Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Johor Bahru, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kota Bharu and Johor Bahru
Most Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru buses use the Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) station pair, with some services arriving at Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang. Use this guide to compare Kota Bharu and Johor Bahru bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Kota Bharu station do buses to Johor Bahru leave from?
Getting to Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu from Kota Bharu city centre
Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu is 2 km from Kota Bharu city centre. Public transport options include:
Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu bus station facilities and services
Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and local food stalls available inside and around terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available near entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kota Bharu, Terminal Bas Kota Bharu: Wheelchair accessible.
Which Johor Bahru station do buses from Kota Bharu arrive at?
Getting to Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) from Johor Bahru city centre
Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) is 2 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) bus station facilities and services
Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and various local food stalls available
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are several ATMs from major Malaysian banks.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.): Wheelchair accessible facilities.
Getting to Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang from Johor Bahru city centre
Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang is 15 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang bus station facilities and services
Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants available within terminal
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are located near ticket counters.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang: Basic wheelchair access.
Getting to Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram from Johor Bahru city centre
Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram is 15 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram bus station facilities and services
Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are several ATMs from local banks nearby.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru, Ulu Tiram: Basic ramps available.
Bus stations for Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru
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