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Trip Overview

The average bus between Johor Bahru and Kepala Batas takes 11h 25m and the fastest bus takes 10h 3m. The bus service runs several times per day from Johor Bahru to Kepala Batas. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 25m
Duration
692 km
Distance
RM 124
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Johor Bahru to Kepala Batas bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Johor Bahru and Kepala Batas. The earliest departure is at 12:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Johor Bahru is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Kepala Batas at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Butterworth and take an average of 11h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    KPB ExpressRapid Penang10h 3m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    KPB ExpressRapid Penang13h 36m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    KPB ExpressRapid Penang10h 29m • 1 change
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    KPB ExpressRapid Penang10h 29m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    KPB ExpressRapid Penang13h 36m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    KPB ExpressRapid Penang10h 29m • 1 change
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    KPB ExpressRapid Penang10h 29m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    KPB ExpressRapid Penang13h 36m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    KPB ExpressRapid Penang10h 30m • 1 change
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    KPB ExpressRapid Penang10h 3m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    KPB ExpressRapid Penang13h 36m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    KPB ExpressRapid Penang10h 30m • 1 change
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    KPB ExpressRapid Penang10h 3m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    KPB ExpressRapid Penang13h 36m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    KPB ExpressRapid Penang10h 30m • 1 change
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    KPB ExpressRapid Penang10h 3m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    KPB ExpressRapid Penang13h 36m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    KPB ExpressRapid Penang10h 30m • 1 change
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    KPB ExpressRapid Penang10h 3m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Johor Bahru to Kepala Batas? 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.

Map of how to get from Johor Bahru to Kepala Batas.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 691.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 25m

What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Kepala Batas, Penang, Malaysia?

KPB Express operates a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Butterworth 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 85–140 and the journey takes 9h 12m. Two other operators also service this route.

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