Bus Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu - Compare all Companies

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu from various bus operators like E-Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana or Sani United for the next days.

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$14

Sunday

$14

Monday

$14

Tuesday

$14

Wednesday

$14

Thursday

$14

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Mayang Sari Express	11h 50m	8:00 PM	Johor Bahru	KSL City	7:50 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
E-Mutiara		9:15 AM	Johor Bahru	Larkin Central Bus Station	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Stesen Bas	Business	$18	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Larkin Central Bus Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/6/2025 9:15:00 AM to Stesen Bas, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Sani United		8:30 PM	Johor Bahru	Larkin Central Bus Station	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Stesen Bas	Business	$18	A Bus from Sani United goes from Larkin Central Bus Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 PM to Stesen Bas, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Ekspres Perdana		8:45 PM	Johor Bahru	Larkin Central Bus Station	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Stesen Bas	Business	$18	A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Larkin Central Bus Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/6/2025 8:45:00 PM to Stesen Bas, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Adik Beradik	11h 50m	9:00 PM	Johor Bahru	KSL City	8:50 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Adik Beradik goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/6/2025 9:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Mayang Sari Express	11h 42m	8:00 PM	Johor Bahru	Kempas Baru Train Station	7:42 AM	Kota Bharu	Terminal TESCO	Premium Economy	$14	A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from Kempas Baru Train Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 PM to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:42:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 42m
E-Mutiara	11h 42m	9:15 AM	Johor Bahru	Kempas Baru Train Station	8:57 PM	Kota Bharu	Terminal TESCO	Economy	$18	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Kempas Baru Train Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/7/2025 9:15:00 AM to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 42m
Ekspres Perdana	11h 42m	8:45 PM	Johor Bahru	Kempas Baru Train Station	8:27 AM	Kota Bharu	Terminal TESCO	Economy	$18	A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Kempas Baru Train Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/7/2025 8:45:00 PM to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:27:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 42m
Adik Beradik	11h 42m	9:00 PM	Johor Bahru	Kempas Baru Train Station	8:42 AM	Kota Bharu	Terminal TESCO	Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from Adik Beradik goes from Kempas Baru Train Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/7/2025 9:00:00 PM to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:42:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 42m
Sani United		8:30 PM	Johor Bahru	Larkin Central Bus Station	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Pasir Tumboh	Business	$18	A Bus from Sani United goes from Larkin Central Bus Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 PM to Pasir Tumboh, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Mayang Sari Express	11h 50m	8:00 PM	Johor Bahru	KSL City	7:50 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
KKKL Express Malaysia		8:00 PM	Johor Bahru	KSL City	8:00 PM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from KKKL Express Malaysia goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
E-Mutiara	11h 50m	9:15 AM	Johor Bahru	KSL City	9:05 PM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/8/2025 9:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Ekspres Perdana	11h 50m	8:45 PM	Johor Bahru	KSL City	8:35 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/8/2025 8:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Adik Beradik	11h 50m	9:00 PM	Johor Bahru	KSL City	8:50 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Adik Beradik goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/8/2025 9:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Mayang Sari Express	11h 50m	8:00 PM	Johor Bahru	KSL City	7:50 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
KKKL Express Malaysia		8:00 PM	Johor Bahru	KSL City	8:00 PM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from KKKL Express Malaysia goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
E-Mutiara	10h 43m	11:00 AM	Johor Bahru	Hallmark Regency Hotel	9:43 PM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Hallmark Regency Hotel, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/9/2025 11:00:00 AM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/9/2025 9:43:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 43m
Ekspres Perdana	11h 50m	8:45 PM	Johor Bahru	KSL City	8:35 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/9/2025 8:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Adik Beradik	11h 50m	9:00 PM	Johor Bahru	KSL City	8:50 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Adik Beradik goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/9/2025 9:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Mayang Sari Express		8:00 PM	Johor Bahru	Larkin Central Bus Station	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Stesen Bas	Business	$14	A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from Larkin Central Bus Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM to Stesen Bas, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
KKKL Express Malaysia		8:00 PM	Johor Bahru	KSL City	8:00 PM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$16	A Bus from KKKL Express Malaysia goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
E-Mutiara		9:15 AM	Johor Bahru	Larkin Central Bus Station	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Stesen Bas	Business	$18	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Larkin Central Bus Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/10/2025 9:15:00 AM to Stesen Bas, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Ekspres Perdana		8:45 PM	Johor Bahru	Larkin Central Bus Station	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Stesen Bas	Business	$18	A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Larkin Central Bus Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/10/2025 8:45:00 PM to Stesen Bas, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
Adik Beradik	11h 42m	9:00 PM	Johor Bahru	Kempas Baru Train Station	8:42 AM	Kota Bharu	Terminal TESCO	Premium Economy	$18	A Bus from Adik Beradik goes from Kempas Baru Train Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/10/2025 9:00:00 PM to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:42:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 42m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Mayang Sari Express	11h 50m	8:00 PM	Johor Bahru	KSL City	7:50 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$14	A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/11/2025 8:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
E-Mutiara	11h 50m	9:15 AM	Johor Bahru	KSL City	9:05 PM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/11/2025 9:15:00 AM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Ekspres Perdana	11h 50m	8:45 PM	Johor Bahru	KSL City	8:35 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/11/2025 8:45:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Adik Beradik	11h 50m	9:00 PM	Johor Bahru	KSL City	8:50 AM	Kota Bharu	Bus Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from Adik Beradik goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/11/2025 9:00:00 PM to Bus Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 12/12/2025 8:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
Sani United		8:30 PM	Johor Bahru	Larkin Central Bus Station	12:00 AM	Kota Bharu	Pasir Tumboh	Business	$18	A Bus from Sani United goes from Larkin Central Bus Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 12/11/2025 8:30:00 PM to Pasir Tumboh, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM. 50 Business ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu is $14 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu

See here how frequent the connections between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 50 daily buses from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 206 buses from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu, with 25 offers.

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Facts about the bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

Compare all providers like E-Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana and Sani United that travel 38 times every day by bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu in one click! Book your bus ticket from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu starting from $14!

Cheapest Bus	$14
Fastest Bus	10h 43m
Earliest Bus	9:15 AM
Latest Bus	9:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	38 Ø
Distance	339.2 miles
Bus Companies	E-Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana, Sani United, Mayang Sari Express, Adik Beradik and KKKL Express Malaysia

Cheapest bus connections from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

Every day, 38 buses from 6 bus companies leave Johor Bahru for Kota Bharu: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$18

Sunday 12/07

$18

Monday 12/08

$14

Tuesday 12/09

$20

Wednesday 12/10

$20

Thursday 12/11

$14

Friday 12/12

$20

Saturday 12/13

$17

Sunday 12/14

$18

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$18

Wednesday 12/17

$18

Thursday 12/18

$17

Friday 12/19

$14

Saturday 12/20

$14

Sunday 12/21

$17

Monday 12/22

$18

Tuesday 12/23

$19

Wednesday 12/24

$18

Thursday 12/25

$17

Friday 12/26

$17

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $14, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $14.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu, with $14. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

How to save money travelling from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

These are the most booked bus companies between Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu from our users.

E-Mutiara from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

Here you will find the key facts about the E-Mutiara bus route Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu:

Cheapest Price	$17
Fastest Bus	10h 43m
Earliest Bus	9:15 AM
Last Bus	9:50 PM
Daily Connections	13 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

Sani United from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

Here you will find the key facts about the Sani United bus route Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu:

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	11h 42m
Earliest Bus	8:30 PM
Last Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

Ekspres Perdana from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

Here you will find the key facts about the Ekspres Perdana bus route Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu:

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	11h 42m
Earliest Bus	8:30 PM
Last Bus	9:05 PM
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu.

KSL City

Jalan Kijang 2014

Larkin Central Bus Station

Jalan Garuda, Larkin Jaya BT 5

Tun Aminah Bus Station

Jalan Perwira 16

Berjaya Waterfront (Stulang)

Tanjung Pengelih

Bus Station

Jalan Maulana Khurasan

Nilam Puri

Jalan Kuala Krai KM 12

Stesen Bas

Jalan Padang Garong

UMK Universiti Malaysia Kelantan Jeli

Karung Berkunci 36

Teluk Mersira

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu? Or which bus companies serve the route Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu bus

How much does a Johor Bahru Kota Bharu bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $14 and takes 11h 50m to reach Kota Bharu. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu?

This route is offered by 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $14 and $22. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Kota Bharu.

On average, how many connections are available from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu each day?

Every day, the Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu bus route is served by approximately 38 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu take?

The fastest bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu is offered by E-Mutiara and takes 10h 43m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $18. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu?

The earliest bus arriving in Kota Bharu from Johor Bahru starts at 9:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu?

The latest bus trip departing from Johor Bahru for Kota Bharu starts at 9:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Johor Bahru Kota Bharu route?

When traveling by bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu, passengers can travel with E-Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana and Sani United. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu?

You can check all the direct connections between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: E-Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana and Sani United.

What can I take with me on the Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Johor Bahru Kota Bharu bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Johor Bahru Kota Bharu bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

Business

Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.

More bus routes to Johor Bahru and to Kota Bharu

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Johor Bahru and to Kota Bharu. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!