Which bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like E-Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana or Sani United. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Mayang Sari Express | 11h 50m | 20:00 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 07:50 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 31/01/2026 20:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 01/02/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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| E-Mutiara | 10h 43m | 11:00 | Johor Bahru | Hallmark Regency Hotel | 21:43 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Hallmark Regency Hotel, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 31/01/2026 11:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 31/01/2026 21:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 43m
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| KKKL Express Malaysia | 20:00 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 20:00 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from KKKL Express Malaysia goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 31/01/2026 20:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 31/01/2026 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| Ekspres Perdana | 11h 50m | 20:45 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 08:35 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 31/01/2026 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 01/02/2026 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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| Adik Beradik | 11h 50m | 21:00 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 08:50 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from Adik Beradik goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 31/01/2026 21:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 01/02/2026 08:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Mayang Sari Express | 11h 50m | 20:00 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 07:50 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 01/02/2026 20:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 02/02/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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| E-Mutiara | 10h 43m | 11:00 | Johor Bahru | Hallmark Regency Hotel | 21:43 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Hallmark Regency Hotel, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 01/02/2026 11:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 01/02/2026 21:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 43m
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| Ekspres Perdana | 11h 50m | 20:45 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 08:35 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 01/02/2026 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 02/02/2026 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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| Adik Beradik | 11h 50m | 21:00 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 08:50 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from Adik Beradik goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 01/02/2026 21:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 02/02/2026 08:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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| KKKL Express Malaysia | 11h 42m | 20:00 | Johor Bahru | Larkin Central Coach Station | 07:42 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Basic | £14 |
A Bus from KKKL Express Malaysia goes from Larkin Central Coach Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 01/02/2026 20:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 02/02/2026 07:42:00. 50 Basic ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 42m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Mayang Sari Express | 11h 50m | 20:00 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 07:50 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 02/02/2026 20:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 03/02/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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| KKKL Express Malaysia | 20:00 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 20:00 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £12 |
A Bus from KKKL Express Malaysia goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 02/02/2026 20:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 02/02/2026 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| E-Mutiara | 10h 43m | 11:00 | Johor Bahru | Hallmark Regency Hotel | 21:43 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Hallmark Regency Hotel, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 02/02/2026 11:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 02/02/2026 21:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 43m
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| Ekspres Perdana | 11h 50m | 20:45 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 08:35 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 02/02/2026 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 03/02/2026 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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| Sani United | 11h 55m | 20:30 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 08:25 | Kota Bharu | Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from Sani United goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 02/02/2026 20:30:00 to Mini Terminal Kubang Kerian, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 03/02/2026 08:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Mayang Sari Express | 20:00 | Johor Bahru | Larkin Central Coach Station | 00:00 | Kota Bharu | Stesen Bas | Business | £11 |
A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from Larkin Central Coach Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 03/02/2026 20:00:00 to Stesen Bas, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 01/01/0001 00:00:00. 50 Business ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 0m
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| KKKL Express Malaysia | 11h 42m | 20:00 | Johor Bahru | Kempas Baru Train Station | 07:42 | Kota Bharu | Terminal TESCO | Premium Economy | £12 |
A Bus from KKKL Express Malaysia goes from Kempas Baru Train Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 03/02/2026 20:00:00 to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 04/02/2026 07:42:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 42m
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| E-Mutiara | 10h 43m | 11:00 | Johor Bahru | Hallmark Regency Hotel | 21:43 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Hallmark Regency Hotel, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 03/02/2026 11:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 03/02/2026 21:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 43m
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| Sani United | 11h 42m | 20:30 | Johor Bahru | Kempas Baru Train Station | 08:12 | Kota Bharu | Terminal TESCO | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from Sani United goes from Kempas Baru Train Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 03/02/2026 20:30:00 to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 04/02/2026 08:12:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 42m
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| Ekspres Perdana | 11h 42m | 20:45 | Johor Bahru | Kempas Baru Train Station | 08:27 | Kota Bharu | Terminal TESCO | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Kempas Baru Train Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 03/02/2026 20:45:00 to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 04/02/2026 08:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 42m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Mayang Sari Express | 11h 50m | 20:00 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 07:50 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 04/02/2026 20:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 05/02/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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| Mayang Sari Express | 11h 50m | 20:30 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 08:20 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 04/02/2026 20:30:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 05/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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| E-Mutiara | 10h 43m | 11:00 | Johor Bahru | Hallmark Regency Hotel | 21:43 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Hallmark Regency Hotel, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 04/02/2026 11:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 04/02/2026 21:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 43m
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| E-Mutiara | 10h 43m | 21:50 | Johor Bahru | Hallmark Regency Hotel | 08:33 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Hallmark Regency Hotel, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 04/02/2026 21:50:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 05/02/2026 08:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 43m
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| Ekspres Perdana | 11h 50m | 20:45 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 08:35 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 04/02/2026 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 05/02/2026 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Mayang Sari Express | 11h 42m | 20:00 | Johor Bahru | Kempas Baru Train Station | 07:42 | Kota Bharu | Terminal TESCO | Premium Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from Kempas Baru Train Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 05/02/2026 20:00:00 to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 06/02/2026 07:42:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 42m
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| Mayang Sari Express | 11h 42m | 20:30 | Johor Bahru | Kempas Baru Train Station | 08:12 | Kota Bharu | Terminal TESCO | Premium Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from Kempas Baru Train Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 05/02/2026 20:30:00 to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 06/02/2026 08:12:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 42m
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| E-Mutiara | 10h 43m | 11:00 | Johor Bahru | Hallmark Regency Hotel | 21:43 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Hallmark Regency Hotel, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 05/02/2026 11:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 05/02/2026 21:43:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 43m
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| E-Mutiara | 10h 43m | 21:50 | Johor Bahru | Hallmark Regency Hotel | 08:33 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £13 |
A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from Hallmark Regency Hotel, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 05/02/2026 21:50:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 06/02/2026 08:33:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 43m
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| Ekspres Perdana | 11h 42m | 20:45 | Johor Bahru | Kempas Baru Train Station | 08:27 | Kota Bharu | Terminal TESCO | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from Kempas Baru Train Station, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 05/02/2026 20:45:00 to Terminal TESCO, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 06/02/2026 08:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 42m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Mayang Sari Express | 11h 50m | 20:00 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 07:50 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 06/02/2026 20:00:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 07/02/2026 07:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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| Mayang Sari Express | 11h 50m | 20:30 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 08:20 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £11 |
A Bus from Mayang Sari Express goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 06/02/2026 20:30:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 07/02/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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| E-Mutiara | 11h 50m | 09:15 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 21:05 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 06/02/2026 09:15:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 06/02/2026 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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| E-Mutiara | 11h 50m | 20:15 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 08:05 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from E-Mutiara goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 06/02/2026 20:15:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 07/02/2026 08:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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| Ekspres Perdana | 11h 50m | 20:45 | Johor Bahru | KSL City | 08:35 | Kota Bharu | Coach Station | Economy | £14 |
A Bus from Ekspres Perdana goes from KSL City, Johor Bahru (Malaysia) at 06/02/2026 20:45:00 to Coach Station, Kota Bharu (Malaysia) arriving at 07/02/2026 08:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 50m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu is £11 on 26/01/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu?
All facts for Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like E-Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana and Sani United that travel daily 49 times by bus from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu in one click. Book your Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu bus ticket starting from £11!
| Cheapest Bus | £11 |
| Fastest Bus | 10h 43m |
| Earliest Coach | 09:15 |
| Latest Coach | 21:00 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 49 Ø |
| Distance | 545.7 km |
| Coach Companies | E-Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana, Sani United, Mayang Sari Express, KKKL Express Malaysia and Adik Beradik |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu?
Every day, 49 buses from 6 coach companies leave Johor Bahru for Kota Bharu. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 31/01/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
The cheapest time to travel from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu
How to save money travelling from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu
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 coach 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 coaches from Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
All bus stations and stops in Johor Bahru and Kota Bharu
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Johor Bahru to Kota Bharu
Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.
The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.
A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.
Comfortable seating, food and drink service, accompanied generally by ticket flexibility.
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