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How to get fromJohor Bahru to George Townby plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Johor Bahru to George Town by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Senai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane JHB - PEN
    4h 10m
    RM 201–437

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from JB Sentral to Butterworthtrain train Northbound
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 8m
    RM 20–112

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus bus Larkin Bus Terminal
    10h 29m
    RM 86–207

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Johor Bahru to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 28m
    RM 115–165

  5. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Woodlands Check Point to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SIN - PEN
    5h 26m
    RM 242–874

  6. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Butterworthbus bus Tbs
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    10h 40m
    RM 110–211

  7. Drive  679.8 km

    1. Drive from Johor Bahru to George Towncar car 679.8 km
    7h 18m
    RM 115–166

Johor Bahru to George Town by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRM 20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 606.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Firefly fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 85–210 and the journey takes 9h 15m. KPB Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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