Travelling from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur on a bus is an inexpensive and easy alternative to flying. Locals who travel frequently back and forth for business purposes often prefer the bus.
Although travelling from one nation to another by bus may sound daunting to some, but these buses are not rattletraps and the roads are well-maintained. Going overland to Kuala Lumpur is less hassle compared to travelling to airports and stress of making such a small flight.
Sure, there will be traffic, especially when travelling to Kuala Lumpur, but most of the comfortable buses have entertainment systems, massage chairs, work desks, and even Wi-Fi.
Travelling from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in a bus
Singapore does not have a combined long-haul bus terminal, so forms are not consolidated under a single roof. Instead, they leave for Kuala Lumpur from all over the city.
Though there are few exceptions, many bus companies start from in front of a large shopping complex known as the Golden Mile Complex. A crowd of bus agencies occupies the front part of the complex; purchase your ticket at one of the inside counters. The Golden Mile Complex is situated in the southern part of Little India, not very much far from the Arab Street.
The nearest MRT stop is Nicoll Highway on the orange CSS line. Coming out of the MRT station, cross pedestrian platform, then turn towards right on the Beach Road. The Golden Mile Complex is a small distance on the right; you must cross the road again at an elevated pedestrian walkway.
Aeroline is one of the most popular luxurious bus, which departs from HarbourFront Centre, a huge mall by Sentosa Gateway.
Bus Prices
Prices and luxury levels vary widely between the bus companies. Tickets can be had for as affordable as S$20 or even less than this, however, these buses do not always take the more efficient route and add one hour or more to this journey.
The most comfortable buses can cost more than S$50 or more and is well-equipped with leather seats. Some of them come with personal LCD entertainment system in the seatback so that you can select your own movies. The luxurious bus companies offer snacks, meal, and drink served by an attendant.
Booking bus to Kuala Lumpur from Singapore
There are a few bus companies that provide online ticket booking facility. However, visiting a ticket counter at the Golden Mile Complex is still regarded as the most expensive and safest way to ensure a reservation. Always book in advance and keep a track of all the popular festivals in Asia that could affect transportation.
Look around the Golden Mile Complex
Some of the popular bus companies have luxurious waiting lounges or instead you can enjoy some cheap food in the food shop, which is directly opposite to Golden Mile Complex. In the fourth floor of the food centre, there is a small market that mainly sells all kinds of travelling, army equipment, and camping items.
The Golden Mile Complex is regarded as the “Little Thailand” of Singapore. You can find varieties of inexpensive and delicious Thai food and supermarkets.
Although you can occasionally find Air Asia flights on sale, the prices are surprisingly high for the flights between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, mainly after adding the luggage charges. Travelling in a bus eliminates the problems of navigating two airports, baggage counters and security for such a short distance journey.