Singapore to Kuala Lumpur

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Singapore to Kuala Lumpur Destination Reviews

JS
Bus startet in time. Very spacefull expierience, big seats. Arrival time was a little bit later then announced. Reason: Traffic jam on the highway. Not the companys fault.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus SVIP, Golden Coach Delima, Jun 7, 2025
JC
Not organize. Book our seats but during the trip they didn’t follow the booked seats. No announcement on what will happen like needed to stop for immigration or something.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, Jun 5, 2025
G“
Everythings ok
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus VIP, Star Qistna Express, Jun 1, 2025
RH
great driver, safe and pleasant journey for an unbeatable price
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus VIP, Sri Maju Group, May 30, 2025
S
Lovely bus, our seats had been double booked but luckily there was free seats available. The air conditioning was very cold and could not be turned down individually
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus VIP, Billion Stars Express, May 21, 2025
PK
I guess that's the industry standard. I missed links to track the bus position. Therefore a lot of uncertainty about actual pick up (30 minutes late without information) and arrival time (5 hours delayed). While the driver did his best to drive fast I felt there was zero communication, dangerous and reckless driving and no wifi as advertised on the bus.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus Express, Star Qistna Express, May 12, 2025
DK
16時到着が19時になった渋滞も見越して表示して欲しい I want the display to take into account traffic congestion that may cause arrival times to change from 4pm to 7pm
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus Express 27, StarMart, May 11, 2025
LC
arrived 1 hour late, the journey took 8 hours instead of 5.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus VIP, Star Qistna Express, May 2, 2025
RM
The bus itself was clean, the driver was fantastic and very attentive. However, please be prepared for the awful traffic of getting to KL from Singapore. A five hour journey took us 10 and a half hours to get there.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus VIP, Sri Maju Group, Apr 9, 2025
JM
Picked up on time but was meant to arrive by 6:30pm and arrived at 8pm
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Bus VIP, Star Qistna Express, Mar 20, 2025
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What delicacy is Kuala Lumpur known for?

Kuala Lumpur is known for its diverse culinary scene, with Nasi Lemak being a standout delicacy. This traditional Malaysian dish consists of rice cooked in coconut milk, served with sambal (spicy chili paste), fried anchovies, peanuts, boiled egg, and cucumber. It is often accompanied by fried chicken or rendang (a type of meat stew). You can savor Nasi Lemak at local eateries and street food stalls, with prices typically ranging from 5 to 15 MYR ($1 to $3 USD).

Another popular local treat is Satay, skewered and grilled meat served with peanut sauce, available at night markets and hawker centers. Prices for Satay are generally around 1 MYR ($0.20 USD) per stick. These dishes offer a taste of the rich flavors and cultural influences that define Kuala Lumpur's food scene.

Is Singapore more crowded or Kuala Lumpur?

Singapore tends to feel more crowded than Kuala Lumpur, especially in popular areas like Orchard Road and Marina Bay. Singapore is a smaller city-state with a high population density, leading to bustling streets and busy public transport during peak hours. In contrast, Kuala Lumpur is more spread out, offering areas that feel less congested despite having busy spots like Bukit Bintang and Petronas Towers.

Both cities offer efficient public transport systems, but Singapore's MRT is known for its punctuality and frequency. For a less crowded experience in Singapore, try visiting attractions early in the morning or on weekdays. In Kuala Lumpur, consider exploring less tourist-heavy neighborhoods and using the city's extensive network of pedestrian walkways to navigate comfortably.

Are hotels cheaper in Singapore than Kuala Lumpur?

Hotels in Singapore are generally more expensive than those in Kuala Lumpur. In Singapore, a standard hotel room typically costs between SGD 150-300 ($110-220) per night. In Kuala Lumpur, you can find similar accommodations for MYR 150-400 ($30-85) per night. Prices can vary based on location, amenities, and the time of year. Both cities offer a range of budget to luxury options, but Kuala Lumpur tends to have more affordable rates overall. For budget travelers, hostels and guesthouses are available in both cities, with Kuala Lumpur often providing more economical choices.

How to get from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur

While Singapore and Kuala Lumpur are relatively close to each other, the choice of transportation means for travelling between the two is wide: go overland by bus or train or fly.

Bus

Bus is the most popular choice for travelling from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur. Buses make multiple trips per day in both directions, offer a convenient schedule, travel fast, depart from several convenient locations in Singapore and bring you to different bus terminals around Kuala Lumpur.

Almost without exceptions, Singapore–Kuala Lumpur buses are VIP buses with wide soft reclining seats, normally 24- or 32-seaters providing enough legroom.

Train

There is no direct Singapore–Kuala Lumpur railway service. You have to make two connections.

In Singapore, shuttle trains depart from Woodland checkpoint and arrive to Johor Bahru Sentral in Malaysia.

From Johor Bahru, there are shuttle trains to Gemas.

In Gemas, you should take a high speed ETS train to Kuala Lumpur.

By 2020, a construction of a high-speed railway link is eyed. It will cut train travel time from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur to mere 90 minutes.

Flight

The route between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur is served by several airlines, including low-cost carriers. The choice of departure times is wide – from early morning at about 7 am till late night – 11.30 pm.

How far is it from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur?

As the crow flies, it is 310 km between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

The shortest driving distance from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur is 360 km via AH2.

Trains cover a similar distance, about 350 km.

How long does it take to get from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur?

  • Flying is the fastest way to get from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur. It takes from one hour to 80 minutes depending on the airline you fly with.
  • Buses travel five hours in media. Travel time depends on which terminal in Kuala Lumpur each bus company uses and may extend to six hours.
  • By train, travel time is seven hours plus at least three hours for two connections; 10 hours in total.

How much does it cost to get from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur

Ticket price from Singapore to KL is quite affordable whichever means of transport you choose.

Singapore to Kuala Lumpur bus ticket prices vary greatly and depend on the bus company you travel with, the type of the bus, and the time of the day.

The lowest bus ticket prices start from SGD20 for express buses. VIP buses cost SGD25-SGD30; and luxury solitaire buses that are definitely the *best bus from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur** will set you back SGD50 and up.

Train tickets cost about SGD25 for all the three segments: from Woodlands checkpoint to Johor Bahru, from Johr Bahru to Gemas, and from Gemas to Kuala Lumpur.

If fling, expect to pay from SGD80 for lowcosters like AirAsia or Malindo Air to over SGD150-SGD200 for full service airlines like Singapore Airlines or Malaysia Airlines.

Singapore to Kuala Lumpur Timetable

Buses
Transtar Travel Solitaire 7.30 am, 10 am, 7 pm 5 h 15 m SGD40-SGD50

Sri Maju Group 9 am, 7 pm, 11.30 pm 5 h 25 m SGD25

Trains
Johor Bahru–Gemas 9.15 am, 2.55 pm, 10.30 pm 4 h 15 m MYR25/SGD8

Gemas–Kuala Lumpur 3.10 pm 2 h 20 m MYR35/SGD12

Flights
AirAsia 7.35 am – 9.45 pm 1 hour from SGD80

Malindo Air 10.10 am – 9.30 pm 1 hour from SGD80

Jet Star 7.20 am – 10.30 pm 1 hour from SGD80

Best Rated Companies for this Route

Transtart Travel is the best bus company for Singapore–Kuala Lumpur trip. It provides first-class service with single seats on the both sides of the aisle, all equipped with footrest and personal entertainment system; food and drinks are served on board.

Sri Maju, StarMart Express, Seasons SG and also Causeway Link Express that departs from Legoland in Johor Bharu, are similarly good.

All airlines flying between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur – Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Arlines, Malinda Air, AirAsia, Jet Star – enjoy good reputation. Choose schedule-wise and price-wise.

Singapore to Kuala Lumpur Travel Tips

  • The most popular departure point in Singapore for buses to Kuala Lumpur is Golden Mile Tower, close to the city centre. The nearest MRT station is Nicoll Highway (exit A), from where it is just a four-minute walk to the Golden Mile Tower.
  • Concorde Shopping Centre is the second popular starting point in Singapore for bus trips to Kuala Lumpur.
  • Transtar Travel luxury buses to Jalan Imbi in Kuala Lumpur.
  • In Kuala Lumpur, many buses arrive to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS), the main transportation terminal in the southern part of Kuala Lumpur.
  • If choosing between overland means of transport, i.e. trains and buses, opt for a bus.
  • Buses are the best way to travel overland between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
  • There are no direct trains between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. You have to connect in Johor Bahru and Gemas.
  • There are no berths or tiered classes on trains between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur – only seats.

Transportation from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur

Facts about the transport from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur

Cheapest Transport$26
Fastest Transport1h 20m
Earliest Departure12:10 AM
Latest Departure11:59 PM
Departures per day179
Distance281 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBillion Stars Express, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Firefly, Firefly, Firefly, Firefly, FQD Travel, Golden Coach Delima, Golden Coach Express, Grassland Coach, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Star Qistna Express, THS Transportation, ZMT Enterprise