What is the cheapest way to get from Johor to George Town?

The cheapest way to get from Johor to George Town is to train and car ferry which costs RM 20 - RM 120 and takes 9h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Johor to George Town?

The fastest way to get from Johor to George Town is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs RM 210 - RM 430.

Is there a direct bus between Johor and George Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Johor to George Town. However, there are services departing from Sekolah Kebangsaan IJ Convent and arriving at Presgrave Corner via Larkin Bus Terminal and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Johor to George Town?

The distance between Johor and George Town is 606 km. The road distance is 679.8 km.

How do I travel from Johor to George Town without a car?

The best way to get from Johor to George Town without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 9h 8m and costs RM 20 - RM 120.

How long does it take to get from Johor to George Town?

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Johor to George Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Johor to George Town bus from?

Johor to George Town bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, depart from Larkin Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Johor to George Town?

The best way to get from Johor to George Town is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs RM 210 - RM 430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 85 - RM 220 and takes 11h 37m.

Where does the Johor to George Town bus arrive?

Johor to George Town bus services, operated by Billion Stars Express, arrive at Sungai Nibong station.

Can I drive from Johor to George Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Johor to George Town is 680 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Johor to George Town.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 2496+ hotels available in George Town.

Johor to George Town - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Johor to George Town by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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Fly from Senai International Airport
best
1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane JHB - PEN
4h 10m
RM 211–426
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from JB Sentral to Butterworthtrain Northbound
2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
9h 8m
RM 20–112
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Butterworthbus Tbs
3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
11h 4m
RM 114–219
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Johor Bahru to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
7h 28m
RM 114–163
Fly from Seletar Airport
1. Fly from Seletar Airport (XSP) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane XSP - PEN
5h 10m
RM 630–1,245
Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SIN - PEN
5h 51m
RM 262–728
Bus
1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus Larkin Bus Terminal
11h 37m
RM 88–215
Drive 679.8 km
1. Drive from Johor Bahru to George Towncar 679.8 km
7h 18m
RM 114–164

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

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9h 8mAverage Duration

RM 20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 606.5 km
Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Johor, 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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