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How to get fromPenang to Johor Bahruby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Senai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane PEN - JHB
    2h 10m
    RM 188–429

  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to JB Sentraltrain train Southbound
    9h 46m
    RM 20–112

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Larkin Bus Terminalbus bus Penang Komtar
    9h 15m
    RM 75–200

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Johor Bahrucar car
    7h 33m
    RM 112–172

  5. Fly to Singapore Changi Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane PEN - SIN
    3h
    RM 170–856

  6. Fly to Seletar Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Seletar Airport (XSP)plane plane PEN - XSP
    4h 16m
    RM 471–1,370

  7. Bus via Kuala Lumpur

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus Kl
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Johor Larkin Terminalbus bus
    11h 2m
    RM 77–157

  8. Drive  681.7 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Johor Bahrucar car 681.7 km
    7h 19m
    RM 116–167

Penang to Johor Bahru by bus

Calendar63Weekly Buses
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 584.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Johor Bahru, Malaysia?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Firefly fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Senai International Airport (JHB) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Billion Stars Express operates a bus from Penang Komtar to Larkin Bus Terminal every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 75–200 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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