Johor Bahru - Travel

Transportation Guide

Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by admin in Travel

Johor Bahru is served by the Sultan Ismail International Airport. Not in the city of Johor Bahru, but it is in Senai, about 28 kilometers. National carrier, Malaysia Airlines and budget Air Asia is here, carrying passengers daily in Johor Bahru. From there you can take a taxi to the city center.

Johor Bahru is connected to Singapore by two links. The most common is the Causeway, which enters into the heart of Johor Bahru city. This link is always stuck in traffic during peak hours of the many who travel in and out of Singapore for work. The alternative route would be the second link that connects Tuas in Singapore that is faster, traffic-free, but a bit expensive.

To reach other parts of Johor Bahru in Malaysia, on the road, you can rent a car and travel in the state from the north via the North-South Highway. This is the most common of highways across the continent, though some could take the roads are a bit more risky. Alternatively, you can take a bus from major cities in Malaysia to get to Johor Bahru. Usually the bus stop at Larkin Bus Terminal where you can take public buses and the city. There are also taxi services here if you prefer to stop at their destination without problems. Another form of transport used rail services Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) which stops at the railway station in the city.

Once in Johor Bahru, you can take public transportation to get around. As the city is very big, is not advisable to go around on foot. You should take a taxi, wherever possible in comparison with other cities in Malaysia are slightly cheaper. Buses are also available, but you could risk being lost if you are not familiar with where you want to go.

You can also rent a car when they are in town. Search our directory of car rental agencies and know that you can hire services.

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