Johor Bahru to Petaling Jaya by bus
Petaling Jaya lies 301 km (187 mi) north-west of Johor Bahru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 39 min including stops, over roughly 367 km (228 mi) of road.
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| Johor Bahru | Petaling Jaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 858,118 | 807,879 |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Postal codes | 80000–81310 | 46000–47830 |
Where to book buses from Johor Bahru to Petaling Jaya
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Staying in Petaling Jaya
Our booking partner lists 732 places to stay in Petaling Jaya. Of the 451 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (224), and 15 are five-star. Across 159 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 75,710 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Petaling Jaya from Johor Bahru?
301 km (187 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Johor Bahru; by road roughly 367 km (228 mi).
How long does it take to get from Johor Bahru to Petaling Jaya by bus?
About 5 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Johor Bahru and Petaling Jaya?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Where can I stay in Petaling Jaya?
Our booking partner lists 732 places to stay in Petaling Jaya, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.