Bangkok to Johor Bahru by train
Johor Bahru lies 1,413 km (878 mi) south of Bangkok, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 18 min at the speeds typical of Thailand and Malaysia rail, over roughly 1,723 km (1,071 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Bangkok | Johor Bahru | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | Malaysia |
| Population | 5.1 million | 858,118 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | Ratchaprarop Station, Lumphini MRT Station, Bang Sue Junction Railway Station | Johor Bahru Sentral station |
Clocks in Johor Bahru are 1 h ahead of Bangkok right now, so a 20 h 18 min journey lands 21 h 18 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Johor Bahru
Crossing from Thailand into Malaysia: money changes from the Baht to the Ringgit (MYR); sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book trains from Bangkok to Johor Bahru
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Staying in Johor Bahru
Our booking partner lists 1,782+ places to stay in Johor Bahru (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 641 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (326), and 6 are five-star. Across 342 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 187,522 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Johor Bahru from Bangkok?
1,413 km (878 mi) in a straight line, south of Bangkok; by road roughly 1,723 km (1,071 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Johor Bahru by train?
About 20 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Johor Bahru?
Johor Bahru is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur against Asia/Bangkok).
What currency do I need in Johor Bahru?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Johor Bahru?
Our booking partner lists 1,782+ places to stay in Johor Bahru, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.