Johor Bahru to Alor Setar Bus

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Johor Bahru to Alor Setar Route Summary

Johor Bahru to Alor Setar bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 26 daily bus departures available, including %countNightTrains% night trains. The earliest bus departs from Johor Bahru bus station at 09:00h, arriving at Alor Setar bus station at 19:28h the same day. While latest bus departs at 23:30h, arriving at 09:48h the following day.
Departure station and country Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Arrival station and country Alor Setar, Malaysia
Travel Distance 477 mi
Average Trip Duration 14h 44min
Total Departures 26
Popular Operators Mayang Sari, LA Holidays
Lowest Price $20
Transportation Options Bus


Getting from Johor Bahru and Alor Setar by bus

The shortest travel distance between Johor Bahru and Alor Setar is 477 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 10:00 has a travel time of 10:18h. The longest travel time on the route is 19:10h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Alor Setar earlier, there are 20 night buses from Johor Bahru to Alor Setar. The overnight buses depart between 15:00 and 23:30 and arrive between 01:28 and 16:10 the following day.

Bus companies operating the Johor Bahru to Alor Setar route

There is a total of 6 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Mayang Sari
LA Holidays
7.5 Sri Maju Group
Super Nice Express

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Johor Bahru or Alor Setar bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.
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  Johor Bahru

You can see information about the departure station and stops Johor Bahru here

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  Alor Setar

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Alor Setar here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $20 (One-Way) or $40 (Return).

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