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Replies: 11 - Last Post: Jan 10, 2012 6:27 AM Last Post By: brawler

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brawler

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Jan 8, 2012 6:46 AM
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from singapore to KL

hi guys
can u tell me which is the best way to reach kuala lumpur from singapore without using the plane?
thank u so much in advance

itineraryworld

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Jan 8, 2012 1:32 PM
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Bus service between the 2 is great. The bus waits for the quick border requirements to be completed

funspirit

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Jan 8, 2012 2:06 PM
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Take the train. That was what my host recommended to to me. I ended up flying to Penang though.

be aware, trains take longer than Western Europe if that is your expectation.

funspirit

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Jan 8, 2012 2:10 PM
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It should be noted that several people I know also took the overnight bus and thought it was okay. The bus I took from Cameron Heights into Thailand however I found rather uncomfortable, so if train is available you might take that into consideration.
Hope it helps

VillianChaser

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Jan 8, 2012 5:43 PM
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The train is now a total inconvenience.
There are no trains anymore from KTMB's Tajong Pagar railway station, you have to make your way to Woodlands CIQ at the causeway to Malaysia.

brawler

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Jan 9, 2012 2:13 AM
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how long would it take by bus or train from singapore to KL?

VillianChaser

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Jan 9, 2012 6:14 AM
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The quickest daytime train is 6hr11min from Woodlands to KL Sentral, plus probably 1 hour to go from central Singapore to Woodlands by bus. The night train is 7 hours from Woodlands to KL Sentral.

Buses SIN city to KL city take 4 to 5 hours depending on traffic coming into KL.

brawler

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Jan 9, 2012 6:57 AM
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thanks villian
very great info
do u know anything about the prices as well?

naibaf

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Jan 9, 2012 6:36 PM
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Hey brawler:
check http://www.journeymalaysia.com/ptasingkl.htm

If you wanna save some cash, cross the border from Singapore into Johore via Kranji MRT, then get to Larkin bus terminal and grab a bus from there. In my opinion the cash saved is not a huge sum but you're paying malaysia dollar as opposed to singapore dollar.

brawler

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Jan 10, 2012 1:51 AM
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thanks guys
probably the best option remains the plane!

danwykl

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Jan 10, 2012 5:30 AM
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The Singapore-Malaysia flight route have become very competitive thanks to AirAsia, Jetstar and Tiger airlines.

Believe it or not, if you book early (maybe one month in advance), it is very possible to get cheap flight tickets. When I say cheap, I mean they can match the price of bus tickets.

Plane is definitely my first choice.

If not, there are loads of buses that depart for KL everyday. There are also lots of luxury bus coaches with TV screens for every seat, massage chairs, steward/stewardess and meals on board.

To save on a night's stay in a hotel, you can take the overnight train from Singapore to KL

brawler

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Jan 10, 2012 6:27 AM
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thanks dan
we'll try to get a flight first then we'll see
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