The average bus between Johor Bahru and Penang takes 12h 4m and the fastest bus takes 10h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Johor Bahru to Penang. 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 twice daily between Johor Bahru and Penang. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Johor Bahru is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Penang at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Sungai Nibong and take an average of 12h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Johor Bahru to Penang. However, there are services departing from Johor Bahru station and arriving at Penang station via Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
Johor Bahru to Penang bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Larkin Bus Terminal station.
Johor Bahru to Penang bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Sungai Nibong station.
Book your Johor Bahru to Penang bus tickets online with KPB Express and Rapid Penang.
The distance between Johor Bahru and Penang is 580.7 km. The road distance is 685 km.
Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 85–220 and the journey takes 9h 15m. KPB Express also services this route 3 times a day.
