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The 9 Best Day Trips from Johor Bahru

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 9 good day trips from Johor Bahru, Malaysia, led by Singapore, Batam, Iskandar Puteri. The closest is Jurong Town, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Johor Bahru at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Singapore	22 km SE	35 min	Half-day trip
Batam	46 km SE	55 min	Half-day trip
Iskandar Puteri	17 km SW	25 min	Half-day trip
Pasir Gudang	16 km E	25 min	Half-day trip
Kluang	80 km NW	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Muar	147 km NW	2 hr 20 min	Long day or overnight
Jurong Town	15 km S	25 min	Half-day trip
Tanjung Pinang	99 km SE	1 hr 35 min	Full-day trip
Punggol	18 km E	25 min	Half-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Johor Bahru

1
Singapore, Singapore
Half-day trip
About 35 min by car22 km south-east of Johor Bahru1 hr 10 min round trip
Known for megazip adventure park.
Also nearby: Ulu Bedok, Bedok New Town, Sengkang New Town, Tampines Estate, Tampines New Town, Hougang New Town.
2
Batam, Indonesia
Half-day trip
About 55 min by car46 km south-east of Johor Bahru1 hr 50 min round trip
Known for Taman rusa (Chital Deer) Pacific Palace Hotel.
3
Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia
Half-day trip
About 25 min by car17 km south-west of Johor Bahru50 min round trip
4
Pasir Gudang, Malaysia
Half-day trip
About 25 min by car16 km east of Johor Bahru50 min round trip
5
Kluang, Malaysia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-west of Johor Bahru2 hr 30 min round trip
6
Muar, Malaysia
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north-west of Johor Bahru4 hr 40 min round trip
7
Jurong Town, Singapore
Half-day trip
About 25 min by car15 km south of Johor Bahru50 min round trip
8
Tanjung Pinang, Indonesia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south-east of Johor Bahru3 hr 10 min round trip
9
Punggol, Singapore
Half-day trip
About 25 min by car18 km east of Johor Bahru50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Johor Bahru to Singapore

A realistic pace for Singapore, 22 km from Johor Bahru. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Johor Bahru
09:05Arrive in Singapore (35 min drive)
09:20megazip adventure park
11:20Lunch
12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Singapore
15:05Head back to Johor Bahru
15:40Home in Johor Bahru

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Johor Bahru?: The best day trips from Johor Bahru are Singapore, Batam, Iskandar Puteri, Pasir Gudang, Kluang. The closest is Jurong Town, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Johor Bahru?: Jurong Town is the closest, 15 km south of Johor Bahru, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Johor Bahru?: 6 places are within about an hour's drive of Johor Bahru: Jurong Town (25 min), Pasir Gudang (25 min), Iskandar Puteri (25 min), Punggol (25 min), Singapore (35 min), Batam (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Johor Bahru for a day out?: Singapore is the largest city in day-trip range, 22 km south-east of Johor Bahru and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Johor Bahru?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Muar at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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