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Cities Near Johor Bahru

Cities near Johor Bahru, Malaysia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Ulu Tiram, Taman Senai, Singapore. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Johor Bahru, Malaysia is Ulu Tiram, about 10 mi (16 km) away — roughly 34 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Ulu Tiram10 mi / 16 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Taman Senai12 mi / 20 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Singapore14 mi / 22 km26 minDrive/railDay trip
Kota Tinggi21 mi / 34 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Pontian Kechil25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
Batam29 mi / 46 km55 minDrive/railDay trip
Kluang50 mi / 80 km1 hr 29 minDrive/railDay trip
Tanjung Pinang61 mi / 99 km1 hr 50 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Batu Pahat63 mi / 101 km1 hr 53 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Muar91 mi / 147 km2 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Johor Bahru

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Ulu Tiram, Taman Senai, Singapore, Kota Tinggi, Pontian Kechil. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Johor Bahru include Ulu Tiram, Taman Senai, Singapore, Kota Tinggi, Pontian Kechil. The closest is Ulu Tiram, about 10 miles (16 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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