Day trip from Iskandar Puteri to Johor Bahru
Johor Bahru lies 17 km (11 mi) north-east of Iskandar Puteri, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 17 km (11 mi) apart, Johor Bahru is a realistic day trip from Iskandar Puteri: about 17 min each way by road.
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| Iskandar Puteri | Johor Bahru | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 575,977 | 858,118 |
| Elevation | 16 m (52 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
Where to book tours and tickets in 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 Iskandar Puteri?
17 km (11 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Iskandar Puteri; by road roughly 21 km (13 mi).
How long does it take to get from Iskandar Puteri to Johor Bahru by road?
About 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Iskandar Puteri and Johor Bahru?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
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
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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.