How to get from Johor Bahru to Novena
5 ways, 19 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Monday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
5 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 38 min | RM5–7 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 38 min | RM50–75 estimated |
| Metrocheapest | 1h 21m | RM2–6 estimated |
| Ferry | 1h 26m | RM37–58 estimated |
| Bus | 1h 53m | RM2–6 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:04 → 09:571h 53m · 1 changeSMRT 950RM2–6
- 08:06 → 10:051h 59m · 1 changeSBST 160RM3–6
- 08:15 → 10:091h 54m · 1 changeSMRT 950RM2–6
- 08:26 → 10:211h 55m · 1 changeSMRT 950RM2–6
- 08:27 → 09:571h 30m · 2 changesKeretapi Tanah Melayu STRM2–6
- 08:27 → 09:491h 22m · 3 changesKeretapi Tanah Melayu STRM2–6
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Johor Bahru to Novena?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 38 min door to door. The straight-line distance is 19 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Johor Bahru to Novena?
- Metro is the cheapest, from RM2. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How much is the bus from Johor Bahru to Novena?
- Buses take about 1h 53m and cost RM2–6 depending on operator and seat type. 4 departures appear in today's timetable window.
- Can I take the metro from Johor Bahru to Novena?
- Yes. The metro takes about 1h 21m door to door and costs RM2–6. 3 departures in this window.
- How far is Novena from Johor Bahru by road?
- About 25 km, roughly 38 min of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around RM5–7; tolls and parking are extra.