Johor Bahru is the state capital of Johor. It is Malaysia's third-largest city. Johor is an industrial place, and there are massive construction sites all over the city. It is an expansive city, and eating and shopping is great fun here. Johor is placed just across the causeway from Singapore thus is well-connected with Singapore. On the other hand, Kangar is the state capital of Perlis. It is situated in the heart of Kedah, also called the “Rice bowl city of Malaysia,” Kangar is also the business center of Malaysia where trading of seafood, fruits, and many other goods takes place. Kangar is a small city with everything nearby and at an accessible distance.
The distance between Johor Baharu and Kangar is 822km. There are many buses plying on this route and it takes about 8 to 9 hrs to complete. There are many bus providers operating on this route. Major bus provider on this route are as follows:
- Sri Maju Group
- City Express
- JB Transliner
- Konsortium Bas Ekspres (Malaysia)
- S&S International Express
- Cepat & Cekap Express
- Permata Utara Sdn Bhd
The bus service is durable and effective and well-connected to every place in Malaysia. There are many boarding points and a few major points are listed below:
- Johor Bahru
- JB Larkin Bus terminal
- Terminal Taman Universities
Major drop-off points in Kangar are:
- Stesen Bas dan Teksi Seri Manjung
- Kangar
- Kanaar bus terminal
Johor Baharu to Kangar Bus Details
Johor Bahru is very well-connected by roads to all nearby places. The bus services are robust and reliable, thus preventing any uncertainty among travelers. There are many bus trips scheduled in a day. The first bus starts at 18:00 and is provided by Cepat and Cekap Express, and the last bus which is scheduled on this route is at 22:00 which is provided by JB Transliner.
The buses running on the route are comfortable and relaxing both for short and long journeys. The buses are well-equipped with facilities like an air conditioner, food and snacks, wi-fi, and bathrooms. These buses will make your travel memorable with a scenic view on the way to Kangar.
The buses plying on this route are frequent and there are many bus operators who offer cheap and affordable commuting means. The bus fare for this route ranges from RM 65.10 to RM 90.00 depending on the bus provider.
Things to do in Kangar
There are many places to visit in Kangar. Few famous sites are:
- Masjid Terapung Al Hussain Mosque: This is a popular attraction point in Kangar. As this mosque is a floating mosque and has decorated walls of pebbles, corals, and marbles. This beautiful mosque having a backdrop of the sea gives the most fantastic view for everyone who sees it.
- Kota Kayana Museum: This place is more of an infotainment as this museum reveals the entire history of Kangar and Kedah ’s sultanate.
- Kelam Cave: These are the magnificent old caves in Malaysia. This place is on the top list for all tourists who visit Kangar. These caves are also called the “Cave of Darkness.”
- Bukit Chuping (Rock Climbing): Kangar has an interesting adventure point. This is the best place for rock climbing. This place is close to the Thai border and has lush green surroundings and mesmerizing views of nature, leaving you with awesome memory of the place.
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