What is the cheapest way to get from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest way to get from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur is to train which costs RM 9 - RM 60 and takes 4h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur?

The fastest way to get from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs RM 55 - RM 80.

Is there a direct bus between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur?

No, there is no direct bus from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur. However, there are services departing from JB Larkin Terminal and arriving at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jb Sentral and arriving at Kl Sentral. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Johor Bahru and Kuala Lumpur is 349 km. The road distance is 329.8 km.

How do I travel from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur without a car?

The best way to get from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur without a car is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs RM 9 - RM 60.

How long does it take to get from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur?

The train from Jb Sentral to Kl Sentral takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur bus from?

Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by KKKL Express, depart from JB Larkin Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur train from?

Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Jb Sentral station.

Train, bus or fly from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur?

The best way to get from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur is to train which takes 4h 20m and costs RM 9 - RM 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 60 - RM 140 and takes 4h 50m, you could also fly, which costs RM 160 - RM 280 and takes 4h 9m.

Where does the Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur bus arrive?

Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by KKKL Express, arrive at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.

Where does the Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur train arrive?

Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Kl Sentral station.

Can I drive from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur?

Yes, the driving distance between Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur.

How do I get a train ticket from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur?

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Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 10 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Kl Sentraltrain Ets
4h 20m
RM 9–60
Bus
1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus Johor Bahru
4h 50m
RM 60–134
Drive 329.8 km
1. Drive from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpurcar 329.8 km
3h 32m
RM 56–80
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpurtaxi 329.8 km
3h 32m
RM 550–650
Fly Senai International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane JHB - SZB
4h 9m
RM 160–277
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Jalan Tun Aminah to KL International Airport 1bus
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain KLIA Ekspres / ...
6h 25m
RM 72–184
Fly Senai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane JHB - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
4h 28m
RM 111–355
Subway to Seletar Airport, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
1. Take the subway from Marsiling to Yishunsubway
2. Fly from Seletar Airport (XSP) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane XSP - SZB
5h 37m
RM 397–912
Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
1. Take the bus from Woodlands Check Point to Expo Stnbus
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane SIN - SZB
5h 25m
RM 351–974
Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Woodlands Check Point to Expo Stnbus
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane SIN - KUL
3. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
5h 49m
RM 202–572

Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur by train

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Distance: 348.9 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Jb Sentral to Kl Sentral hourly. Tickets cost RM 9–50 and the journey takes 4h 20m. KTM ETS also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, KKKL Express operates a bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan hourly. Tickets cost RM 55–85 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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