The cheapest and fastest coaches from Johor Bahru to Butterworth
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
9 h
Average duration
9 h
Buses per day
97
Distance
577 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Johor Bahru to Butterworth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Johor Bahru to Butterworth will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $19.
Of the 97 buses that leave Johor Bahru for Butterworth every day 97 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 577 km distance in an average of 9 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h .
The slowest buses will take 9 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach and flight for Johor Bahru to Butterworth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Johor Bahru to Butterworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $45.
Distance: 577 km
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9h 36m Average total duration 9h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Johor Bahru to Butterworth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Johor Bahru to Butterworth coaches for today, Sunday, 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
KPB EKSPRESS | 9:30 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 6:42 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 10:00 am Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 7:12 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 10:00 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 7:00 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 10:00 am Johor Bahru, JB Merlin Tower | 9h14 | 7:14 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 10:30 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 7:42 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 11:00 am Johor Bahru, JB Merlin Tower | 9h14 | 8:14 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 11:00 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 8:00 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 11:00 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 8:12 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 11:30 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 8:30 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 11:30 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 8:42 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 12:00 pm Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 9:00 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 12:00 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 9:12 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 12:00 pm Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang | 9h24 | 9:24 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 12:00 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 9:12 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 12:20 pm Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 9:20 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 12:30 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 9:42 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 12:30 pm Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 9:42 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
QUICK LINER EXPRESS | 12:45 pm Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 9:57 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
PANCARAN MATAHARI | 1:00 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:12 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 1:00 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:12 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 1:00 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:12 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 1:00 pm Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 10:12 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 1:00 pm Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 10:00 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
QUICK LINER EXPRESS | 1:15 pm Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang | 9h24 | 10:39 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
TRA EXPRESS | 1:15 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:27 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 1:25 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:37 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
PERMATA UTARA SDN BHD | 1:28 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:40 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 1:30 pm Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 10:30 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:30 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:42 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 1:30 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:42 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KONSORTIUM | 1:30 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:42 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 1:30 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:42 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
TRA EXPRESS | 1:45 pm Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 10:45 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
QUICK LINER EXPRESS | 1:45 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:57 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 2:00 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 11:12 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KONSORTIUM | 2:00 pm Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 11:00 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
TRA EXPRESS | 2:00 pm Johor Bahru, Terminal Taman Universiti | 9h20 | 11:20 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 2:00 pm Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 11:00 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 2:00 pm Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 11:00 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 2:00 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 11:12 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
QUICK LINER EXPRESS | 2:15 pm Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 11:15 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 2:15 pm Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 11:15 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
PERMATA UTARA SDN BHD | 2:28 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 11:40 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 2:30 pm Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 11:30 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 10:30 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 7:42 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 10:44 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 7:56 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 11:14 pm Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 8:26 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
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GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 12:00 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 9:00 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 12:14 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 9:26 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 12:30 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 9:42 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 12:30 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 9:42 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
TRA EXPRESS | 12:45 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 9:57 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 1:00 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 10:00 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 1:00 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:12 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 1:00 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:12 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 1:14 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:26 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
TRA EXPRESS | 1:15 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 10:15 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 1:30 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:42 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 1:30 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 10:30 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 1:30 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:42 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 1:30 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 10:30 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KONSORTIUM | 1:30 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 10:42 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 1:45 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 10:45 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 1:59 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 11:11 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KONSORTIUM | 2:00 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 11:00 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 2:00 am Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 11:12 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 2:15 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 11:15 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 2:15 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 11:27 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 2:29 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 11:41 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 2:30 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 11:30 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 2:30 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 11:42 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
MAYANG SARI | 2:30 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 11:42 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 2:30 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 11:42 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
PERMATA UTARA SDN BHD | 2:45 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 11:57 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KEJORA (TBS) | 2:45 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 11:45 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 3:00 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 12:00 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 3:00 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Bas Pasir Gudang | 9h24 | 12:24 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 3:30 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 12:30 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 3:30 am Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 12:42 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 4:00 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 1:12 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 4:00 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 1:12 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 4:14 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 1:26 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 4:30 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 1:30 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 5:00 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 2:00 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 5:14 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 2:26 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 5:30 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 2:42 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 6:30 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 3:30 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 7:00 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 4:12 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 7:14 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 4:26 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
GUNUNG RAYA EXPRESS (JOHOR) | 8:00 am Johor Bahru, Terminal Tun Aminah | 9h00 | 5:00 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 8:00 am Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 5:12 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 9:00 am Johor Bahru, Johor Jaya | 9h12 | 6:12 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
KPB EKSPRESS | 9:00 am Johor Bahru, JB Merlin Tower | 9h14 | 6:14 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
BILLION STARS | 9:00 am Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) | 9h12 | 6:12 pm Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Johor Bahru to Butterworth
Buses from Johor Bahru to Butterworth run on average 94 times per day, taking around 9h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 if you book in advance.
There are 94 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:30, the last at 23:58. The fastest coach covers the 577 km distance in 9h 0m.
Distance 577 km |
Average bus duration 9h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 |
Buses per day 94 |
Direct buses 94 |
Fastest bus 9h 0m |
First bus 00:30 |
Last bus 23:58 |
Bus providers: Sri Maju Group, Causeway Link, KPB Express JB, Billion Stars Express from Johor Bahru to ButterworthYou can travel by bus between Johor Bahru to Butterworth with Sri Maju Group, Causeway Link, KPB Express JB, Billion Stars Express for as low as $11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Johor Bahru to Butterworth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Johor Bahru to Butterworth by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Butterworth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term. ), which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Butterworth, Penang Sentral, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Johor Bahru and Butterworth
- 07:00-22:00
- Available at terminal parking area
- Local food stalls and small eateries available
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Basic wheelchair access
- Public toilets available
- Bus: P-211, P-212, P-403, P-405
- 06:00-22:00
- Free parking available at terminal grounds
- Local food stalls and small restaurants available within terminal
- Available outside the terminal
- Basic wheelchair access
- Available with small fee
- Bus: P201, P202, P203, P204
- 06:00-22:00
- Free parking available for cars and motorcycles
- Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: P-211, P-212, P-403, P-405
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available
- Public parking available nearby
- Local food stalls and restaurants nearby
- Available at designated taxi stands
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public toilets available
- Bus: Rapid Penang 601, 602, 603, 604, 701, 702
- Ferry: Penang Ferry Service
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