1. Flights to Kuala Lumpur
2. By Land to Kuala Lumpur
3. FAQ + Travel Tips + Info
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From Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur you can travel by plane, bus, train.
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- You can travel from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia by various options, basically these are the most used options: a direct flight connection or a road trip through Laos and Thailand. A direct flight to Kuala Lumpur from Hanoi can take about 3.5 hours, and a land transfer can take up to 3 days. It depends on which mode of transport you choose through Laos and Thailand. You can travel to Laos from Vietnam by sleeper bus, and from Laos via Thailand to Malaysia you can already use trains. You can take a train from Vientiane, Laos to Bangkok, from there take another train to Padang Besar to the border crossing and from Padang Besar take another train to Kuala Lumpur. So expect a very long journey and it is a suitable option for those who want to visit Laos and other places in Thailand.
- However, you can also use sleeper trains in Thailand, which will offer you relatively decent comfort. The ground transfer, if you use a sleeper bus to Laos and then trains to Malaysia, has a total of 4 steps. A ground transfer can be a cheaper option than a direct flight, but again it depends on which option you use on the trains, seats are always cheaper. But the seats are not very suitable for these long routes and it is better to use sleeping beds in Thailand for your comfort and rest. But you can also travel through Thailand on the same routes by intercity modern buses. It is up to you what you choose and what you prefer, but it is always more comfortable and fastest to use the direct flight.
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- Kuala Lumpur, but commonly referred to simply as KL is the largest and the capital of Malaysia. The city lies on an area of 244 km². Petronas Twin Towers Petronas and KL Tower (Menara KL) – are the dominant feature of the city visible from a distance from all sides. The twins are located in the KLCC district and the KL Tower is near the Twins, height is 452 meters. Major companies are based here and the lower part is filled with expensive boutiques and restaurants. Kuala Lumpur has about 1.3 millions of people, however, Kuala Lumpur’s urban agglomeration, also called the Klang Valley, is inhabited by about 7.2 million inhabitants.
- It is the fastest growing region in the country, both economically and in terms of population. Kuala Lumpur is visited by millions of foreign tourists every year. From Kuala Lumpur you can easily travel by bus/train/plane to Singapore (only about 350 km), there are also direct flights to Langkawi. From Kuala Lumpur you can also travel to Genting Highlands, it is close to KL and accessible by bus or taxi.
How do I get from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur?
1. FLIGHTS from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur
Undoubtedly, the fastest, most comfortable, but at the same time more expensive transport option from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia is a direct air connection. Of course, this option has the advantage of convenience and also saving you time compared to the land transfer through Laos and Thailand.
The disadvantage can sometimes be slightly higher flight prices or a more limited schedule of direct flights. The offer also includes various flights with a transfer in another country, you can fly, for example, via Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Vientiane or other large cities in Southeast Asia.
Vietnam Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air and Air Asia offer direct flight connections from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur. Other airlines may offer flights with a transfer in another city or country. Flights are operated from Noi Bai International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, so these are the most used airports for these direct flights.
Air transfer – a direct flight to Kuala Lumpur from Hanoi takes about 3.5 hours, which is great, this is how quickly you can get from Vietnam to Malaysia. If you also include the transfer to the airport and waiting before departure, the total transfer time can be about 7-8 hours.
You can get to Noi Bai airport by various public buses or shuttle buses or by private taxi, and from Kuala Lumpur airport to the city you can use the same options again or even a quick transfer using the KLIA Express airport train. Direct flights from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur are in the price range of $100-300/pp and the cheapest options are usually offered by Air Asia.
You can easily search and book flights from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur online well in advance. Also, always read all flight instructions and conditions when booking your flight and follow all airline instructions to avoid any misunderstandings.
2. BUS + TRAIN from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur
The ground transfer option may include a total of 4 travel routes and transfers, but this may vary according to your preferences or other stops along the way from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur. The most convenient option is to travel by bus to Laos and from there by Thai trains to Padang Besar in the south of Thailand, where the border crossing to the northern part of Malaysia is located. However, this option also encourages you to visit other interesting places during the transfer through Thailand, so it is up to you what you visit and where you stop. This description includes the fastest ground transfer option combining a sleeper bus to Vientiane and then a train transfer via Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpur.
In the first step, you can travel from Hanoi to Vientiane by sleeper bus, you cannot use the train, there is no railway between these cities. This journey is very long and tiring, the bus transfer to Vientiane from Hanoi takes about 20-26 hours and this time may be slightly different than the information given by the company. For this transfer, you can use the buses of Huyen Chau, HTX Van Tai 27-7, Hoang Giang, Tung Mau, Duc Duong, Grouptour, To Vietnam Travel, Techbus VN and or Full Moon Party Tour.
Bus tickets from Hanoi to Vientiane in Laos cost between $30-43/pp, prices may vary or change slightly throughout the year. Even though all buses have sleeping berths, the comfort offered may not be suitable for everyone. You can search and buy one-way bus tickets to Vientiane, Laos from Hanoi easily online in advance. Sometimes it is necessary to count on a more limited schedule of these buses.
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The second step is to travel by Thai international train from Vientiane to Bangkok via Thanaleng-Nong Khai border crossing. This train departs from Khamsavath Railway Station (Vientiane-Tai Railway Station) and arrives at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station in downtown Bangkok. The disadvantage is the limited timetable, usually only one of these trains runs. The train will offer you seats as well as sleepers, seats are always the cheapest option on this train, sleepers are a more expensive but more comfortable option.
The train transfer from Vientiane to Bangkok via border crossing in Nong Khai takes about 12 hours and train tickets are in the price range of $8-30/pp. Prices may vary slightly throughout the year, they are never fixed. You can easily find and buy train tickets to Bangkok from Vientiane online and as e-tickets, so there is no need to print them, just have them stored in your mobile phone together with their QR code.
The third step is again a train transfer from Bangkok to Padang Besar in the south of Thailand. Padang Besar is right on the border with Malaysia, and after crossing the border there, you can continue with the Malaysian KTM train to Kuala Lumpur. The downside is the more limited timetable of this Thai train between Bangkok and Padang Besar. The train departs from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arrives at Padang Besar Railway Station, see Thailand Railway Map.
However, this train also makes other stops along the way through Thailand, so you can also use it to visit other popular places in the country. The train transfer to Padang Besar from Bangkok takes about 16 hours, so you should definitely use sleeping beds for this long journey. Transport by train is always the cheapest option, and a transfer to Padang Besar from Bangkok will cost you about $30/pp for a sleeper in the 2nd class of the train.
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The last step is a train transfer from Padang Besar, from the railway that is already in Malaysia right next to the border crossing, to Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian KTM Berhad trains are already running on this route, offering you seats in 3 classes – Seat, Premier Seat and even Business Seat. For most regular travelers, the classic and cheapest seat option will be enough, as it is not a long travel route. These KTM trains arrive at KL Sentral Railway Station in the city center and the travel time from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpur is between 5-5.5 hours.
Train tickets from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpur cost around $25-50/pp, these prices may change and are not fixed. Again, they build these KTM trains in other cities in Malaysia, so you can use them to visit other interesting places. Tickets to Kuala Lumpur from Padang Besar can again be easily purchased online in advance as e-tickets.
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❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur:
1. How to book tickets or flights Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur?
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- Book tickets or flights from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur online on Baolau ➜ or 12go.asia ➜.
- you can search various travel routes, Hanoi to Vientiane, Vientiane to Bangkok, Bangkok to Padang Besar…
2. What is the travel time from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur?
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- Travel by plane from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur takes about 3.5 hours (direct flights).
- Travel by bus/train from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur (via Vientiane, Bangkok, Padang Besar) takes about 3 days.
3. What is the travel distance from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur?
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- Travel distance from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur is about 3000 km by bus/train via Laos and about 2000 km by plane. It can change and depends where you will be traveling.
4. How much does it cost to travel from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur?
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- Transfer by plane from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur costs about $100-300/pp (direct flights).
- Transfer by bus + train from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur (via Vientiane, Bangkok, Padang Besar) costs about $100+/pp.
5. What is the best way of transport from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur?
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- The best and fastest way of transport from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur is to travel by plane. There are direct flights to Kuala Lumpur every day and various flights with stopover in another city.
6. What is the cheapest way of getting from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur?
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- The cheapest way of transport from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur is to travel by plane – low-cost direct flight.
7. Why do not to travel by bus/train from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur?
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- It is good to know – travel by bus and train via Laos takes a lot of time. It is a good option only if you want to visit Laos and Thailand. If you want to get directly to Kuala Lumpur it is better to take a direct flight.
8. Is there a train from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur?
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- No, there is no railway between Hanoi and Kuala Lumpur, it is not possible to travel by train from Vietnam to Malaysia. You can travel by train in Thailand – from Nong Khai to Hat Yai and in Malaysia.
9. Is there a railway network in Malaysia?
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- Yes, Malaysia has a railway network and you can also use high-speed trains of KTM Berhad. You can check Malaysia Railway Map + Malaysia Train Timetable and other useful information.
10. Is it possible to travel by bus from Hanoi to Kuala Lumpur?
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- Yes, it is possible but it has a few steps. Bus from Hanoi to Vientiane, bus from Vientiane (or Nong Khai) to Bangkok, bus from Bangkok to Hat Yai and bus from Hat Yai to Kuala Lumpur.
11. How to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kuala Lumpur city?
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- Kuala Lumpur International Airport, known as KLIA is one of Asia’s air hubs. It is located in a part called Sepang about 50 kilometers from the center of Kuala Lumpur. The fastest but also expensive way to get from the airport is the KLIA Expres airport train, which takes about 30 minutes to the city center. At 15-minute intervals, it runs between 5:00 and 24:00. The price can range from 15 to 35 RM, depending on the special offer, the number of people transported and whether you buy a return ticket.
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- You can use the „Air Coach“, which runs about every 30 minutes from 7:00 to 24:00. You can also use a combination of city bus and train, the price is around 7 RM, the journey takes about 1.5 hour. There are also various private taxi companies to and from the airport.
12. Where to go from Kuala Lumpur?
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- You can travel to various places in Malaysia. Kuala Lumpur is the most important transport hub. You can travel by train/bus/plane to Penang or you can travel to the south – to Malacca or you can take a bus to Cameron Highlands. You can also travel by bus/plane + ferry to Redang Island via Kuala Terengganu.
13. What are the interesting things and facts of Malaysia?
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- In summary, Malaysia encapsulates a harmonious coexistence of diverse elements, weaving together a cultural, culinary, and natural mosaic that captivates visitors. From the modern grandeur of the Petronas Towers to the cultural vibrancy of festivals like Hari Raya and Diwali, Malaysia exemplifies unity in its rich diversity. The culinary extravaganza, with dishes like Nasi Lemak and the cultural significance embedded in traditional games like Wau Bulan, showcases a nation proud of its heritage. Read this article: 15 Interesting Facts about Malaysia.
14. What is the weather in Malaysia and what to expect?
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- The weather in Malaysia varies throughout the year. Generally, Malaysia experiences a tropical climate characterized by high temperatures and humidity. The country has two monsoon seasons—the Southwest Monsoon (May to September) and the Northeast Monsoon (November to March). During the Southwest Monsoon, the western coastal areas, including Kuala Lumpur, may experience heavy rainfall. The Northeast Monsoon brings rain to the eastern coastal areas. However, the interior regions and certain islands can be visited year-round.
15. How expensive is traveling and living in Malaysia?
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- Traveling and living in Malaysia can be relatively affordable. The cost depends on factors like accommodation choices, dining preferences, and recreational activities. Street food and budget accommodations are cost-effective, while luxury options can be pricier. Transportation is reasonably priced, and exploring markets often provides budget-friendly options. Overall, Malaysia offers a range of choices to suit different budgets. Read this article: Prices in Malaysia.
16. What is the currency of Malaysia?
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- The Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) is the official currency of Malaysia, symbolized by RM. It is issued and regulated by the central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia. The ringgit is commonly abbreviated as MYR and is used for everyday transactions across the country. Banknotes and coins in various denominations make up the currency, facilitating both cash and electronic transactions. The exchange rate of the Malaysian Ringgit can be influenced by economic factors, global market conditions, and monetary policies set by the central bank.
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