Malaysia by bus
Traveling by bus in Malaysia is definitely one of the safest and cheapest ways of traveling while ensuring at the same time that you don't miss out on the beautiful natural landscapes around the country. Thanks to the well connected bus network between Malaysia cities it is easy to reach the majority of the most popular destinations within the country in a day.Table Of Contents
Intercity buses in Malaysia
In Malaysia intercity buses are available on more than 545 travel combinations, while traveling with an average speed of 58 km/h. Of course, intercity bus routes via highway have a higher average speed. The majority of the Malaysia intercity buses are comfortable long distance coaches, but older vehicles might be used on busier travel days.The timetable for popular intercity bus routes like Malacca - Kuala Lumpur or Kuala Perlis - Kuala Besut can be found online, but for some shorter intercity bus routes you might have to go to the bus station. Tickets are sold both online and on the spot, but after the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of travellers prefer buying their tickets online.
Domestic routes
As mentioned above there are more than 545 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Malaysia. Below you will find some of the most popular Malaysia travel routes with minimal or no stops along the way:
Airport buses in Malaysia
If you are flying to Malaysia you will land in one of 11 airports located throughout the country. From the majority of Malaysia airports you have a bus shuttle to the nearest largest city and in some cases even intercity buses to other cities in the region. Click on the airport name below and read more about getting to and from the airport.International airports:
Penang (Airport)
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (Airport)
Kota Kinabalu (Airport)
Kuching (Airport)
Senai (Airport)
Langkawi (Airport)
Miri (Airport)
Tawau (Airport)
Kota Bharu (Airport)
Domestic airports:
Sandakan (Airport)
Alor Setar (Airport)
Kuala Terengganu (Airport)
Bintulu (Airport)
Labuan (Airport)
Sibu (Airport)
Tioman (Airport)
Kuantan (Airport)
Kudat (Airport)
Bus companies in Malaysia
There are over 101 bus companies operating in Malaysia. 88 companies offer intercity bus lines, 0 companies drive airport shuttles, 0 companies operate regional and local lines, 0 bus companies offer bus rental and 0 companies offer bus tours. The bus companies are located in 32 cities throughout the country. The majority of companies can be found in Kuala Lumpur and Kota Bharu.88 intercity bus companies operating in Malaysia are very different in size. The largest Malaysia company KKKL Express connects more than 28 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company Ekspres Perdana only has service to 1 cities.
Below we have listed some of the most popular bus companies in Malaysia. Full list of bus companies in Malaysia can be found here.
Bus stations in Malaysia
In most cities there is a dedicated bus station, in smaller cities the bus station might be a parking lot with a shelter or a section on the road marked for multiple buses. In some cities buses also stop at public road bus stops or at gas stations and hotel parking lots. In larger cities you will find bus stations with amenities like toilets, luggage storage, kiosks, fast food restaurants and other useful services for travellers. In Malaysia there is a total of 95 bus stations, below we have listed 15 of the most popular bus stations, for a full list of bus stations in Malaysia click here.
Malacca
Johor Bahru
Butterworth
Ipoh
Mersing
Terengganu
Kota Bharu
Kuantan
Kuala Besut
Jerantut
Bukit Mertajam
Pasir Mas
Segamat
Seremban
Muar
Hire a coach in Malaysia
Malaysia bus rental companies offer coaches for any kind of group trip, whether it’s a transfer from the airport to your hotel, or single and multi day excursions to the many sights in Malaysia. Rest assured you will be able to find a suitable partner. If you are travelling during the high season, it is advisable to book your bus in advance to secure one of the best vehicles for your group.Here you can see a list of some companies offering bus rental in Malaysia:
FAQ about buses in Malaysia
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