There are two ways to travel from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur: by plane and by bus.

How far is Johor Bahru from Kuala Lumpur?

The travel distance between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur is 296 km. There are two options to travel from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur: taking a flight or a bus.

How long does it take to get from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur?

It takes about 1 hour to get from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur by plane and 3-5 hours by bus.

The plane usually departs and arrives on time. Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.

What types of airlines operate the route Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur?

There are four domestic airlines flying the route Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, two full-service carriers: Malaysia Airlines (MH) and Batik Air Malaysia (OD), and two low-cost carriers: Firefly (FY) and AirAsia (AK).

For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Malaysia.

Where do flights from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur depart?

Flights from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur depart from Senai Airport (JHB).

Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in. Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure time.

Where do flights from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur arrive?

Flights from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur arrive at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).

What types of buses operate the route Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur?

There are six bus companies running the route Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur.

Billion Stars operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

KKKL Express operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

Plusliner operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

Transnasional operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

Maraliner operates single-deck and double-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

Starmart Express operates single-deck and double-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Malaysia.

Where do buses from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur depart?

Most buses from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur depart from Tun Aminah Bus Terminal located in Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Johor Bahru and Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore passengers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where do buses from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur arrive?

Most buses from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur arrive at Bersepadu Selatan Bus Terminal located in Bandar Tasek Selatan, Kuala Lumpur.