Malaysia travel guides
Honest, practical answers on getting around: every option compared, including the ones we do not sell. Written by the Malaysia City Transfer team.
KLIA to Kuala Lumpur: train, Grab or private car?
The KLIA Ekspres, Grab and a private car compared on time, cost and luggage, with tips for arrival and going back to the airport.
Read the guide ›How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands
Express bus and Awana SkyWay cable car, Grab, or a private car to your hotel door — with times, prices, weather and queue tips.
Read the guide ›How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Melaka
Bus from TBS, the train to Pulau Sebang/Tampin, or a private car to your hotel door — times, prices and why Melaka Sentral is not in the old town.
Read the guide ›How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands
Express bus to Tanah Rata, the train to Tapah Road plus a local bus, or a private car up the winding road — times, prices and motion-sickness tips.
Read the guide ›How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
The ETS train from KL Sentral, the express bus, or a private car to your hotel — times, prices and where each one drops you in Ipoh.
Read the guide ›How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Penang
Fly, take the ETS to Butterworth and the ferry, ride the bus, or go by private car across the bridge — which one suits your group.
Read the guide ›How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru
The new electric ETS to JB Sentral, the express bus to Larkin, a flight to Senai, or a private car — times, prices and tips for the Singapore side.
Read the guide ›How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Desaru Coast
Few direct buses, no train and a flight that still needs a car — why most visitors drive, and what each option takes.
Read the guide ›How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Port Dickson
Bus or KTM Komuter via Seremban, or a private car straight to your beach resort — the closest seaside escape from KL.
Read the guide ›Routes at a glance
Private car, whole-car price, tolls included