There are 8 ways to get from Kangar to Johor Bahru by bus, plane, train, 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.
Bus to Alor Setar, fly to Senai International Airport
best- Take the bus from Kompleks Islam Perlis to Tnb Tanjung Sepahbus
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane AOR - JHB
5h 30mRM 201–641Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arau to JB Sentraltrain Southbound
10h 40mRM 24–161Bus
- Take the bus from Kangar to Larkin Bus Terminalbus Kangar
11h 25mRM 80–210Drive 804.8 km
- Drive from Kangar to Johor Bahrucar 804.8 km
8h 49mRM 317–458Bus to Alor Setar, fly to Seletar Airport
- Take the bus from Kompleks Islam Perlis to Tnb Tanjung Sepahbus
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Seletar Airport (XSP)plane AOR - XSP
16h 7mRM 448–1,266Train to Ipoh, fly to Senai International Airport
- Take the train from Arau to Ipohtrain
- Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane IPH - JHB
7h 56mRM 189–837Bus to Alor Setar, fly to Singapore Changi Airport
- Take the bus from Kompleks Islam Perlis to Tnb Tanjung Sepahbus
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane AOR - SIN
9h 20mRM 457–963Train via Kempas Baru
- Take the train from Arau to Kempas Barutrain Ets
11h 38mRM 25–142
Kangar to Johor Bahru by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kangar to Johor Bahru is to train which costs RM 24 - RM 170 and takes 10h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kangar to Johor Bahru is to bus and fly which takes 5h 30m and costs RM 200 - RM 650.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kangar and arriving at Larkin Bus Terminal. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kangar to Johor Bahru. However, there are services departing from Arau and arriving at JB Sentral via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Kangar and Johor Bahru is 778 km. The road distance is 804.8 km.
The best way to get from Kangar to Johor Bahru without a car is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs RM 24 - RM 170.
It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Kangar to Johor Bahru, including transfers.
Kangar to Johor Bahru bus services, operated by Sri Maju, depart from Kangar station.
Kangar to Johor Bahru train services, operated by KTM ETS, depart from Arau station.
The best way to get from Kangar to Johor Bahru is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs RM 24 - RM 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 80 - RM 210 and takes 11h 25m.
What companies run services between Kangar, Malaysia and Johor Bahru, Malaysia?
KTM ETS operates a train from Arau to JB Sentral twice daily. Tickets cost RM 126 and the journey takes 9h 22m. KTM Intercity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Sri Maju operates a bus from Kangar to Larkin Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost RM 80–210 and the journey takes 11h 25m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Senai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 180–500
Flights from Ipoh to Senai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 170–390
Flights from Alor Setar to Singapore Changi Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 410–650
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Alor Setar to Seletar Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 440–1,200
Flights from Alor Setar to Singapore Changi Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 650–900
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Seletar Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 440–1,200
Flights from Alor Setar to Singapore Changi Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 650–900
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Singapore Changi Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 450–1,200
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Arau to JB Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 126
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 75–80
- Gold
- RM 126
- Platinum
- RM 170–180
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Arau to JB Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 21–95
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 21–30
- Express
- RM 65–95
Train from Arau to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 7–40
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 7–11
- Express
- RM 28–40
Train from Arau to Kempas Baru
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 21–95
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 21–30
- Express
- RM 65–95
- Phone
- +60 3-2385 9090
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
Bus from Kompleks Islam Perlis to Tnb Tanjung Sepah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 12–160
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
Bus from Kompleks Islam Perlis to Tnb Tanjung Sepah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 12–160
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
Bus from Kompleks Islam Perlis to Tnb Tanjung Sepah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 12–160
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Maju
Bus from Kangar to Larkin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 80–210
- Website
- Sri Maju
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Booking & Getting There
Kangar to Johor Bahru bus services, operated by Sri Maju, arrive at Larkin Bus Terminal station.
Kangar to Johor Bahru train services, operated by KTM ETS, arrive at JB Sentral station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kangar to Johor Bahru is 805 km. It takes approximately 8h 49m to drive from Kangar to Johor Bahru.
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