Tourists trying to reach Johor Bahru have a host of travel and transportation options from which they can choose.

Plane

Travelers flying into Johor Bahru generally arrive at Senai International Airport, which sits approximately 17 miles outside the city. The airport offers service from such major carriers as Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia and Firefly Airlines. A continuous series of shuttles and taxis transports travelers from the airport to Johor Bahru.

Boat

Travelers originating from the Indonesian islands of Batam and Bintan can catch ferries to Johor Bahru on a daily basis. The ride from each location only lasts approximately 90 minutes. The Malaysian resort region known as Desaru runs daily ferries to Johor Bahru as well.

Train

Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTM) trains feed into Johor Bahru’s rail station on a daily basis, originating from various regions of Malaysia, as well as Singapore. While traveling by train remains an inexpensive means of transportation, it has its drawbacks. For instance, the KTM trains are notoriously slow and run at a relatively infrequent rate.

Car

Tourists can drive to Johor Bahru from Singapore via The Causeway or Second Link, two major thoroughfares which connect Malaysia and neighboring Singapore. Make sure you have local currency, as many of the roads in and around Johor Bahru require toll fees. While the major airports in the region offer car rental services, crossing into the Malaysian border from Singapore in a rented car is generally not allowed by such companies.

Bus

The majority of buses crossing into Johor Bahru from Singapore utilize The Causeway. Passenger fares are nominal at best, with some charging less than $1 per ride.