As this is one of the most popular routes for the people, there are several passengers travelling from this region. Johor Bahru, capital of the Malaysian state of Johor, sits at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. It is one of the most visited holiday destinations in Malaysia. There are many working individuals here, who travel back and forth from their respective hometowns. On the Johor Bahru's waterfront is Istana Besar. It is a royal palace built by Sultan Abu Bakar in 1866 that now houses the Royal Abu Bakar Museum. The other attractions in Johor Bahru include:
- Old Chinese Temple
- Kwong Siew Heritage Gallery
- Angry Birds Theme Park
- Sultan Abu Bakar State Mosque
- Arulmigu Sri Rajakaliamman Glass Temple
- Istana Bukit Serene
- Danga Bay
- Roman Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception
Whereas, Penang is a state in northwest Malaysia comprising mainland Seberang Perai and Penang Island. On the island, the state capital of George Town is home to beautiful places such as colonial Fort Cornwallis, the ornate Chinese clan house Khoo Kongsi and the Kapitan Keling Mosque. The popular bus service providers are:
- KKKL Sdn Bhd
- Starmart Express
- Billion Stars
- Starmart Express
- Supernice Grassland
- City Express
- KPB Ekspress
- S&S International Express
- Cepat & Cekap Express
- Star Qistna Express
- Kejora (TBS)
The coach services offered are well-known for the punctual departures as well as arrivals. Along with this, they are also known for their comfortability. The other services offered include:
- Reclining seats
- Spacious legroom
- WiFi
- TVs
- Air-conditioned coaches
The total distance between Johor Bahru to Penang is about 683.8 km. The time taken by bus to cover this distance is around 9 hours 15 minutes, depending upon the traffic conditions. The bus ticket price for this route ranges from MYR 55 to MYR 75. The first bus from Johor Bahru departs at 8:00 am and the last bus departs at 11:30 pm. The departure points in Johor Bahru are conveniently located at:
- Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Terminal)
- Johor Jaya
- Gelang Patah Sentral Bus Terminal(GP Sentral)
- Tun Aminah
- Muar
- Pasir Gudang
The arrival points in Penang are conveniently located at:
- Sungai Nibong
- Penang Sentral (Butterworth)
- Bukit Mertajam
- Jawi
- Nibong Tebal
- Sungai Bakap
- Nibong Tebal
Both these pickup as well as alighting points are easily accessible via various modes of transportation. Now it is even more convenient and comfortable for you because you can now book the bus tickets online as per your schedule. You may choose your own seat as well as the operator you want to travel with. With these many bus operators around, you may choose the time of departure and arrival as per your convenience.
If you are also looking for return checkout, please ensure to check Penang to Johor bahru Bus Tickets.