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How to get fromKota Bharu to Johor Bahruby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Senai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane KBR - JHB
    2h 14m
    RM 218–736

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Wakaf Bharu to Jb Sentraltrain train Ert
    16h 14m
    RM 16–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kota Bharu to Johor Bahrubus bus
    11h 49m
    RM 75–210

  4. Drive 675.6 km

    1. Drive from Kota Bharu to Johor Bahrucar car 675.6 km
    8h 54m
    RM 114–164

  5. Fly to Singapore Changi Airport

    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane KBR - SIN
    3h 9m
    RM 365–778

  6. Fly to Seletar Airport

    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Seletar Airport (XSP)plane plane KBR - XSP
    5h 11m
    RM 625–1,831

  7. Bus via Kota Tinggi

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Kota Bharu to Kota Tinggibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi to Sekolah Kebangsaan IJ Conventbus bus T10
    12h 41m
    RM 69–92

Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration11h 49mAverage Duration
TicketRM 75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 566.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

AirAsia and Malindo Airways fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Senai International Airport (JHB) once daily. Alternatively, KKKL Express operates a bus from Kota Bharu to Johor Bahru once daily. Tickets cost RM 120–180 and the journey takes 11h 49m. Ekspres Perdana also services this route once daily.

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