The average bus between Balik Pulau and Johor Bahru takes 12h 21m and the fastest bus takes 10h 26m. The bus service runs several times per day from Balik Pulau to Johor Bahru. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Balik Pulau and Johor Bahru. The earliest departure is at 3:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Balik Pulau is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Johor Bahru at 1:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Snake Temple and take an average of 12h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Balik Pulau to Johor Bahru? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Balik Pulau to Johor Bahru. However, there are services departing from Balik Pulau station and arriving at Johor Bahru station via Larkin Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.
Balik Pulau to Johor Bahru bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Sungai Nibong station.
Balik Pulau to Johor Bahru bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at Larkin Bus Terminal station.
The distance between Balik Pulau and Johor Bahru is 582.7 km. The road distance is 705 km.
Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Sungai Nibong to Larkin Bus Terminal 5 times a day. Tickets cost RM 75–220 and the journey takes 9h 8m. KPB Express also services this route 3 times a day.