Facts about the bus from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur
| Cheapest Bus | $27 |
| Fastest Bus | 5h 14m |
| Earliest Bus | 6:00 AM |
| Latest Bus | 11:46 PM |
| Daily Bus Routes | 14 |
| Distance | 851 kilometers |
| Bus Companies | Alisan Coach, KKKL Express Singapore, Qistna Express |
Buses from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur
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Singapore to Kuala Lumpur Destination Reviews
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Anuraj NThe bus journey from Singapore to the Malaysian border was good. At the time of booking, it was stated that the bus would depart at 1:00 PM and arrive by 6:00 PM. Instead, the bus departed at 1:40 PM and reached Kuala Lumpur at 9:40 PM. However, the bus from the Malaysian border to Kuala Lumpur was extremely poor. Due to heavy rain and the absence of functional windshield wipers, the driver was driving very slowly. As a result, it took nearly 8 hours to reach Kuala Lumpur. The condition of the bus was very disappointing. There was water leaking from the roof, and rainwater entered the bus, soaking my laptop bag.
Communication with the driver was difficult as he did not speak English. Additionally, he wasted a significant amount of time by behaving unprofessionally. Due to these issues, I was unable to reach my destination on time and felt extremely disappointed. I also noticed that many other buses were overtaking us and moving smoothly, which further highlighted the poor service quality.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus VIP, Qistna Express, Dec 15, 2025
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Charlotte HThe bus was delayed at the pick-up zone. I had messaged the provided WhatsApp and got a very minimal reply; no notice about the delayed arrival. However, other passengers nearby has received a much more detailed message including the expected late arrival. Not sure why this wasn't communicated to me also.
Had one driver and bus until the border crossing, and a second driver/bus afterwards. Both busses were comfortable and clean. Both drivers were polite and spoke excellent English. Cannot fault them at all.
The journey took longer than advertised, but after reading reviews I expected this.
The one major letdown however, is that we ended our journey at the bus terminal on the outskirts of KL. When I booked the journey, the drop off was advertised as Bukit Bintang (city centre). When I queried the driver if it was the last stop, he seemed as confused as me, and told me only that he'd been instructed to go there and he wasn't sure what was happening. He went away to investigate only to come back and let me know that this was our final stop. He seemed also surprised by this.
Was pretty frustrating as I was then faced with paying for a Grab or traveling for another hour on public transport with changes (late at night) to get to my hostel. Ended up paying for a Grab but that's additional cost that should have been covered by the bus service.
In summary, the drivers were great and informative, drive was smooth, but the operation in general was poorly organised and the arrival at the wrong terminal was deeply frustrating.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus VIP, Qistna Express, Dec 10, 2025
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Pawel Pdriver was very nice and bus very comfortable
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus Express 27, StarMart, Dec 9, 2025
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Romane There is a change of bus but ween Singapore and Malaysia. The driver wait for you at the immigrantion. It was very fast and overall very good
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Dec 2, 2025
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Gigih AAside from the long waiting at the malaysian border immigration office, the rest of the journey is very comfortable
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus VIP, Qistna Express, Dec 2, 2025
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Kim TToo many pick up stop, the bus arrive 20 minutes late.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus VIP, Qistna Express, Dec 1, 2025
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Marianna POverall the trip was fine and the seats are comfortable. But the trip took 7 hours instead of 5 because there was a lot of traffic at some points and also i think the driver was slow. The driver was talking the whole journey veery loud and that was annoying.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus Express 27, StarMart, Nov 29, 2025
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John HA very comfortable bus but one minor issue was that the final destination was not as advertised. This wasn’t a big deal as we were let off at a Metro station but still, I expected better from a VIP style bus that charges a premium price.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus SVIP, Golden Coach Delima, Nov 24, 2025
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Maria My booking was for a trip from Singapore to KL Sentral. The bus dropped us off at KLIA2! It said that was the only stop and that no other buses go to Sentral! So I don't understand why it lets you choose your arrival location. I chose this bus because it was supposed to take me to KL Sentral.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus VIP, Qistna Express, Nov 24, 2025
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Erik GHad to change the bus twice, which made us 2 hours late and the trip did go to another station 12km away.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus VIP, Cityline Nice To U Express, Nov 22, 2025
Transportation from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur
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Buses$ 26.34
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Flights$ 58.87
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Taxis$ 278.88
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Trains are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
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How to get from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur by Bus
Taking a bus to get from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur is a safe, comfortable and less expensive alternative for traveling this route. To popular destinations, bus companies operate multiple trips per day, often round the clock at 30-60 minute intervals. To less traveled destinations, there may be only 1 scheduled trip a day. The most common bus types are non-air-conditioned, air-conditioned, and premium buses.
It is best to reserve your tickets at least a few days ahead of your travel date. Check our list of bus companies available for online booking offering Singapore to Kuala Lumpur tickets. When traveling on weekends and holidays it is recommended to reserve tickets much earlier due to higher numbers of travelers, both vacation-makers and urban workers returning home to their provincial home.
How far is it from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur?
Traveling by bus, the distance from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur depends on the route taken. Most bus companies travel via expressways or tollways. This may not necessarily be the shortest route but it is the fastest one as normally there is less traffic and no traffic lights.
To get to certain island destinations which are not connected to the mainland by a bridge, buses board large car ferries. Passengers are usually asked to get off the bus, but there is no need to take your luggage from the bus. The travel distance from port to port is added to the total distance.
How long does it take to get from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur by Bus?
The estimate travel time from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur is about 5h 14m. Note that traveling by bus is slower compared to driving your own car or getting a taxi. Depending on the departure time congestion between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur may differ greatly There is usually more traffic between morning until afternoon during weekdays than during weekends.
Another important factor that may affect travel time is the type of bus. Premium or VIP buses are usually faster as they use motorways and call to fewer bus stations (if any) en route. Buses normally make short 10-30-minute breaks after a few hours of continuous travel to allow passengers use bathrooms, stock up on munchies and let bus attendants and the driver have rest.
Some premium buses have onboard toilets and the second driver. Nevertheless, usually they still make en route stops for a quick lunch or fuel refill.
How much does it cost to get from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur by Bus?
The ticket price from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur can vary depending on the type of buses you choose. For a less expensive ticket consider non-air-conditioned or ordinary buses. Premium or luxury buses are more expensive but you can expect more comfort and some additional services like phone charging ports, personal entertainment system screens and toilets.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur timetable
To help you plan your trip, here is the Singapore to Kuala Lumpur timetable of bus departure and arrival times.
Best Rated Companies for this Route
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