There are three ways to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru: by plane, by train and by bus.

How far is Kuala Lumpur from Johor Bahru?

The travel distance between Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru is 296 km. There are three options to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru: taking a flight, a train or a bus.

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

It takes about 1 hour to get from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru by plane, 4 hours by train and 4-5 hours by bus.

The plane and the train usually depart and arrive on time. Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.

What types of airlines operate the route Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru?

There are four domestic airlines flying the route Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru, two full-service carriers: Malaysia Airlines (MH) and Batik Air Malaysia (OD), and two low-cost carriers: Firefly (FY) and AirAsia (AK).

For more information about travelling by plane, please read our Flight Guide in Malaysia.

Where do flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru depart?

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru depart from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB).

Passengers are requested to arrive at the airport 2 hours before the scheduled departure time for check in. Check-in closes 50 minutes before departure time.

Where do flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru arrive?

Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru arrive at Senai Airport (JHB).

What types of trains operate the route Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru?

There is one railway company operating trains on the route Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru.

KTM Berhad: the state-owned railway company runs KTM Intercity trains on the West Coast Line carrying seating cars. Passenger cars are divided in multiple classes: Premier class Seat, Second class Seat and Second class Sleeper.

For more information about travelling by train, please read our Train Guide in Malaysia.

Where do trains from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru depart?

Trains on the West Coast Line depart from KL Sentral Railway Station located in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the station 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to complete the boarding procedures or risk missing the train.

Where do trains from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru arrive?

Trains on the West Coast Line arrive at JB Sentral Railway Station located in 2020, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru, Johor.

What types of buses operate the route Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru?

There are five bus companies running the route Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru.

Billion Stars operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

KKKL Express operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

Plusliner operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

Transnasional operates single-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

Maraliner operates single-deck and double-deck coaches equipped with seats for 40–46 passengers.

For more information about travelling by bus, please read our Bus Guide in Malaysia.

Where do buses from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru depart?

Most buses from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru depart from Bersepadu Selatan Bus Terminal located in Bandar Tasik Selatan, Kuala Lumpur.

Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore passengers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.

Where do buses from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru arrive?

Most buses from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru arrive at Tun Aminah Bus Terminal located in Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Johor Bahru and Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal.