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How to get fromJohor Bahru to Kota Bharuby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Senai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane JHB - KBR
    2h 59m
    RM 217–734

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Wakaf Bharutrain train Ert
    16h 5m
    RM 17–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharubus bus
    11h 50m
    RM 75–210

  4. Drive 676.2 km

    1. Drive from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharucar car 676.2 km
    8h 54m
    RM 114–165

  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 Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane SIN - KBR
    4h 25m
    RM 368–791

  6. Bus via Kota Tinggi

    1. Take the bus from Sekolah Kebangsaan IJ Convent to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus bus T10
    2. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Kota Bharubus bus
    13h 23m
    RM 70–96

Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRM 75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 565.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Kota Bharu, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Firefly fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) twice daily. Alternatively, KKKL Express operates a bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu once daily. Tickets cost RM 120–180 and the journey takes 11h 50m. Ekspres Perdana also services this route once daily.

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