There are 7 ways to get from Alor Setar to Johor Bahru by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Senai International Airport
best- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane AOR - JHB
2h 28mRM 230–600Train
cheapest- Take the train from Alor Setar to JB Sentraltrain Southbound
9h 1mRM 20–120Bus
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Larkin Bus Terminalbus Alor Setar
10h 28mRM 80–200Drive 762.2 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Johor Bahrucar 762.2 km
8h 12mRM 129–187Fly to Seletar Airport
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Seletar Airport (XSP)plane AOR - XSP
12h 5mRM 476–1,445Fly to Singapore Changi Airport
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane AOR - SIN
5h 8mRM 496–792Train via Kempas Baru
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Kempas Barutrain Ets
9h 33mRM 21–103
Alor Setar to Johor Bahru by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Johor Bahru is to train which costs RM 20 - RM 120 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Johor Bahru is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs RM 230 - RM 600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Larkin Bus Terminal. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alor Setar and arriving at JB Sentral. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Alor Setar and Johor Bahru is 665 km. The road distance is 762.2 km.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Johor Bahru without a car is to train which takes 9h 1m and costs RM 20 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Alor Setar to Johor Bahru, including transfers.
Alor Setar to Johor Bahru bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Alor Setar station.
Alor Setar to Johor Bahru train services, operated by KTM ETS, depart from Alor Setar station.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Johor Bahru is to fly which takes 2h 28m and costs RM 230 - RM 600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 20 - RM 120 and takes 9h 1m, you could also bus, which costs RM 80 - RM 200 and takes 10h 28m.
What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Johor Bahru, Malaysia?
AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Firefly fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB) once daily. Alternatively, KTM ETS operates a train from Alor Setar to JB Sentral twice daily. Tickets cost RM 121 and the journey takes 9h 1m. KTM Intercity also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Senai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 200–490
Flights from Alor Setar to Singapore Changi Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 450–700
Flights from Alor Setar to Singapore Changi Airport via Senai International Airport, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 450–700
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Alor Setar to JB Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 121
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 72–77
- Gold
- RM 121
- Platinum
- RM 160–170
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- KPB Express
Bus from Alor Setar to Larkin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–160
- Website
- KPB Express
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Booking & Getting There
Alor Setar to Johor Bahru bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Larkin Bus Terminal station.
Alor Setar to Johor Bahru train services, operated by KTM ETS, arrive at JB Sentral station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Johor Bahru is 762 km. It takes approximately 8h 12m to drive from Alor Setar to Johor Bahru.
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