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Frequent express buses ply the Singapore – Kuala Lumpur route daily, with most of the companies plying between Golden Mile Complex in Singapore and Terminal Bersepadu Selatan in Kuala Lumpur.
The direct journey from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur takes approximately 6 hours, which equates to a 2 to 6 hour time saving as compared with the KTM Intercity and ETS train combination with 2 transfers.
It is good to note that if you are travelling on a budget and are concerned about the cleanliness and quality of buses, it is generally better to pay a couple of dollars extra for a bus from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur than heading to Johor Bahru Larkin for a cheaper bus. Even a reliable company that departs from Singapore may have different standards for their bus departing from Johor Bahru Larkin.
Route Map
Most popular buses use the Tuas Second Link to cross from Singapore to Malaysia, but some companies may use the Woodlands Checkpoint instead. It is best to double ckeck with the operator if you prefer a certain border crossing.
Some possible booking methods for Singapore – Kuala Lumpur Express Buses are:
- Individual bus company ticket counters
- Online from 12Go Asia
- Online from BusOnlineTicket
- Online from CatchThatBus
- Online from Easybook
Hotel Booking
Attractions Booking
How do I book tickets online?
- Click here for a step-by-step guide for 12Go Asia.
- Click here for a step-by-step guide for Easybook.
Singapore – Kuala Lumpur Express Bus Operators & Reviews
Below is a list of what I think are the coach operators for the Singapore – Kuala Lumpur route in alphabetical order. Click on the available links to read about the journey experience. Updates are welcome if I may have missed any operator out.
- Aeroline
- Billion Stars Express
- Causeway Link Express
- Citiexchange Express & Services
- Eltabina Express
- First Coach
- Golden Coach
- Grassland Express
- KKKL Express
- Konsortium
- Lapan Lapan Travel (88 快车)
- Luxury Coach Service
- Nice Executive
- Nice Imperial
- Odyssey Prestige Coaches
- Pacific Express
- Qistna Express
- Seasons Express
- Sri Maju Group
- Starmart Express
- The One Travel & Tours (Five Stars Express)
- Transtar First Class Solitaire
- Transtar Premium
- Transtar Super VIP
- UN Express & Travel
- WTS Travel & Tours
The above is only a factual list and in no way represents an endorsement by RailTravel Station. There may be a few in this list which I will not recommend travelling with on a personal basis.
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Recommended Bus Companies
While most buses are fine for travel, especially those originating from Singapore, there are some companies which are more reliable. Listed in no particular order of merit are suggested companies you can try, but in no way reflects an endorsement by RailTravel Station.
- Personal Video-on-Demand screen
- Individual cocoon Ogawa massage seats
- Personal Video-on-Demand screen
Transtar First Class Solitaire
- Personal Video-on-Demand screen
- Individual cocoon seats
- Meal and refreshments provided
- Multiple departure points in the northeast and east of Singapore including Sengkang, Tampines, Katong V and Tanjong Katong Complex
- Certain departures from Sengkang and Tampines will have at-seat USB power sockets
- Extremely frequent departures from Golden Mile Tower every 30 minutes by the 00 and 30 minute on the clock from 6am to midnight with additional departures by the 15 and 45 minute on the clock or same-timing additional buses during peak periods.
Some possible booking methods for Singapore – Kuala Lumpur Express Buses are:
- Individual bus company ticket counters
- Online from 12Go Asia
- Online from BusOnlineTicket
- Online from CatchThatBus
- Online from Easybook
Hotel Booking
Attractions Booking
How do I book tickets online?
- Click here for a step-by-step guide for 12Go Asia.
- Click here for a step-by-step guide for Easybook.
This express bus information page is really eye-opening! I never knew that one could actually travel from Singapore to KL in such style and comfort yet at such affordable prices! You were right, buses seem to be a better option than KTM, thanks to their really awesome timetabling skills (sarcasm intended).
However, there’s one thing I’m curious to know — drivers on premium buses on KL-SG route such as Nice Imperial, Transtar Solitaire, and Odyssey Prestige, do they drive more safely as compared to drivers on 21-seater buses plying domestic routes?
In general, without naming specific comparisons or companies, yes. If there is one thing I noticed across the board, Sinagpore – KL express buses from reputable companies seem to drive at 90km/h averagely ever since the Qistna 10-car crash last year – something which I find a pain when I see other trucks or buses overtaking me but at least I’m still around posting reviews.