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Royal Abu Bakar Museum
Interactive museum on Johor’s royal family, housed in a former palace building. Displays include regalia, gifts, and state history.
Cheapest price on 10 Oct
£3
Average ticket price on 10 Oct
£5
Fastest journey on 10 Oct
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 10 Oct
2 h 20 m
Buses on 10 Oct
19
Distance
108 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Mersing to Johor Bahru is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mersing to Johor Bahru will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £3.
On Sat 10 Oct, we found 19 buses from Mersing to Johor Bahru, including 19 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 108 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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CAUSEWAY LINK EXPRESSBuses from Mersing to Johor Bahru run on average 14 times per day, taking around 2h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 14 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:00, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 108 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 108 km |
Average bus duration 2h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Buses per day 14 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 7:00 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 1 day |
The table below shows live departures for Mersing to Johor Bahru coaches for today, Friday 9 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NSK TRANPSORT | 23:45 Mersing, Bus Terminal | 2h48 | 2:33 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 23:45 Mersing | 2h05 | 1:50 Johor Bahru | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 10 October | |||||
CAUSEWAY LINK EXPRESS | 10:30 Mersing, Bus Terminal | 2h30 | 13:00 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
CAUSEWAY LINK EXPRESS | 11:30 Mersing, Bus Terminal | 2h30 | 14:00 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Economy(2+2) | 12:15 Mersing | 2h36 | 14:51 Johor Bahru | 0 changesdirect | |
MARALINER | 12:15 Mersing, Bus Terminal | 2h35 | 14:50 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 13:30 Mersing | 2h36 | 16:06 Johor Bahru | 0 changesdirect | |
NSK TRANPSORT | 14:11 Mersing, Bus Terminal | 2h33 | 16:44 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 14:11 Mersing | 2h05 | 16:16 Johor Bahru | 0 changesdirect | |
MARALINER | 15:45 Mersing, Bus Terminal | 2h35 | 18:20 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Economy(2+2) | 15:45 Mersing | 2h36 | 18:21 Johor Bahru | 0 changesdirect | |
MARALINER | 16:45 Mersing, Bus Terminal | 2h35 | 19:20 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 16:45 Mersing | 2h36 | 19:21 Johor Bahru | 0 changesdirect | |
CAUSEWAY LINK EXPRESS | 17:00 Mersing, Bus Terminal | 2h30 | 19:30 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
CAUSEWAY LINK EXPRESS | 18:00 Mersing, Bus Terminal | 2h30 | 20:30 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
MARALINER | 19:00 Mersing, Bus Terminal | 2h35 | 21:35 Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Bus Terminal) | 0 changesdirect | |
Economy(2+2) | 19:00 Mersing | 2h36 | 21:36 Johor Bahru | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 21:30 Mersing | 2h36 | 0:06 Johor Bahru | 0 changesdirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 21:30 Mersing | 2h36 | 0:06 Johor Bahru | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Interactive museum on Johor’s royal family, housed in a former palace building. Displays include regalia, gifts, and state history.
Heritage museum inside a restored Chinese house, presenting Peranakan culture, family life, and decorative interiors in old Johor Bahru.
Compact gallery showcasing contemporary and community art in Johor Bahru. A useful stop for local creative perspectives.
Historic red-and-yellow heritage street lined with murals, traditional shophouses, and temples. One of the best places for a central walk.
Lively old quarter with street art, repurposed heritage buildings, and event spaces. Popular for walking, photos, and local city atmosphere.
Large urban park with a lake, walking paths, playgrounds, and open lawns. A relaxed green space close to central Johor Bahru.
A rich banana-leaf curry noodle soup from Johor, usually made with beef or chicken and dried shrimp. It is a long-standing local breakfast and festive favourite.
A classic Johor dish of fish cooked in spiced coconut gravy, often eaten with nasi kunyit. It is closely linked to Johor Malay home cooking and celebrations.
A fragrant rice dish cooked with herbs and spices, traditionally served with ayam masak merah or other accompaniments. It is associated with Johor Malay feasts.
Popular casual eatery for Laksa Johor, mee rebus and other Johor favourites in a simple local setting.
Long-established spot near the old town, best known for Hainanese-style chicken chop and classic kopi tiam fare.
Heritage dining spot in a restored building, known for refined Johor Malay cooking and a calmer sit-down atmosphere.
Johor Bahru is budget-friendly versus Singapore and many regional cities, with low-cost food, affordable hotels, and cheap taxis and buses.
Tipping is not expected. Many restaurants add 10% service charge. Round up small taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés only for good service.
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JB CIQ Checkpoint -> Johor Bahru City Square, Johor Bahru
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mersing to Johor Bahru by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Johor Bahru, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Mersing to Johor Bahru buses use the Mersing, Terminal Bus to Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) station pair. Use this guide to compare Mersing and Johor Bahru bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Mersing, Terminal Bus has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
ATMs are several ATMs from major Malaysian banks.
Ticket office support is available at Mersing, Terminal Bus.
Available at Mersing, Terminal Bus: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mersing, Terminal Bus: Basic wheelchair access.
Mersing, Jetty (Gateway to Tioman) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several local eateries around the terminal.
Wi-Fi is available at Mersing, Jetty (Gateway to Tioman). ATMs are one ATM at the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Mersing, Jetty (Gateway to Tioman).
Available at Mersing, Jetty (Gateway to Tioman): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mersing, Jetty (Gateway to Tioman): Ramps available for wheelchairs.
Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) is 2 km from Johor Bahru city centre. Public transport options include:
Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various local food stalls available
Free Wi-Fi available throughout terminal. ATMs are several ATMs from major Malaysian banks.
Ticket office support is available at Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.).
Available at Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Johor Bahru (JB Larkin Term.): Wheelchair accessible facilities.
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