1. Bus – KL to Singapore
2. Flight – KL to Singapore
3. Train – KL to Singapore
4. Taxi – KL to Johor Bahru
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From Kuala Lumpur to Singapore you can travel by bus, train, plane, taxi.
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- Traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore covers approximately 350 kilometers overland. There are four main ways to reach Singapore from Kuala Lumpur: tourist bus, KTM train to Johor Bahru, direct flight, or private car. For budget-conscious travelers, opting for bus or train travel proves economical, with tickets priced around $11-42 per person. Bus journeys typically take 5 to 9.5 hours, while train travel from Kuala Lumpur Sentral station takes approximately 8 to 10 hours, with stopovers at Gemas and Johor Bahru.
- Occasionally, affordable direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi Airport are available, starting from $30-40 per person and taking just 1 hour. Another option involves taking the train via Gemas to Johor Bahru, then transferring to a shuttle train, bus, or taxi from Woodlands to Singapore’s city center. Johor Bahru serves as the nearest border city to Singapore. Private car or taxi services from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru are also available. Conveniently book your bus, train, or flight tickets easily online and embark on your journey to Singapore.
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- Singapore is a modern and affluent city-state renowned for its cleanliness, strict regulations, and striking contrasts. Located just across a narrow strait from the Malay peninsula, Singapore boasts the title of the world’s second-largest port and serves as a global hub for finance, commerce, and transportation. The city-state’s industrial focus primarily centers on pharmaceuticals and medicine, alongside hosting one of the world’s largest shopping destinations.
- Singapore stands as a pivotal transportation junction, with Changi Airport serving as a key connector between Europe, Asia, and Australia. There are three popular options for traveling to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia: bus, train, or plane. Opting for a direct flight proves to be the fastest route, with numerous low-cost flight options available. Singapore’s Changi Airport ranks among the busiest in Asia. Explore instructions below on how to journey from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. From Singapore, travelers can further venture to destinations like Malacca by bus, train, or train + plane via Johor Bahru, or head to scenic locales like Cameron Highlands or Penang in Malaysia.
| Transfer Mode – Kuala Lumpur to Singapore: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Tourist Bus | 5-9.5 hours | $11-42/pp |
| KTM Trains | 8-10 hours | $14-17/pp |
| Direct Flight | 1 hour | $30-250/pp |
| Private Car to Johor Bahru | 3.5-5 hours | $160-450/car |
How do I get from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore?
1. BUS from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
One of the popular cheap options for ground transportation from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia to Singapore is by bus. These buses run through the Johor Bahru – Woodlands border crossing, which is the main gateway for all ground transfers to Singapore. On this route to Singapore, there are relatively many different modern buses of companies such as StarMart Express, Transtar Travel, KKKL Express, LA Holidays, Seasons Express, WTS Travel, Billion Stars Express, Seasons SG, Super Nice Express or Sri Maju Group.
Most of these companies offer buses with seats or even reclining seats. The travel time by bus from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore is approximately 5-9.5, depending on where you are coming from and where exactly you are going. These buses can depart from various stops in Kuala Lumpur such as KL Sentral, TBS Kuala Lumpur, Berjaya Times Square and others and also arrive at various locations or stops in Singapore such as Golden Mile Tower, Lavender MRT, Boon Lay, Woodlands Checkpoint, Kovan Hub and others.
You will see all this information about departures and arrivals when searching and booking tickets online. A bus transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore costs in the range of $11-42/pp, these prices again depend on the route and type of company and may change during the year. Ticket prices may be higher even on weekends and holidays. You can search and buy bus tickets to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur online even in advance.
Always read all conditions and information about the transfer carefully when booking a ticket and follow the instructions of the transport companies. The buses cross the border crossing at Woodlands, there is an immigration procedure and then the buses can wait maybe 30 minutes to continue the transfer. You should see this information again when booking tickets. The bus transfer is mainly suitable for solo low-cost travelers heading from Malaysia to Singapore.
2. FLIGHTS from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
The most convenient and at the same time cheap and sometimes the fastest transfer option from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore is a direct air connection. In terms of flight time, it is also necessary to take into account the transfer to the airport, the wait before departure and the subsequent transfer from the airport in Singapore to the city center.
The air transfer time is almost equal to the fastest bus connection. However, these direct flights are often very cheap and it is also an opportunity to see one of the most modern airports in the world – Changi Airport. Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore are mainly offered by airlines such as JetStar Asia, Singapore Airlines, Malindo Air, Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia, Scoot, Firefly, Silk Air and possibly other airlines.
The flight time from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore is about 1 hour, so with waiting for the departure, the total transfer time can be up to 4-5 hours. Flights are operated from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport. Singapore Changi Airport is about 20 km from the city center of Singapore and you can get here in various ways such as by bus, train or other private transfers (read this: transfer from the airport to the city).
Direct flights to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur range in price from $30-350/pp, depending on the company and class of flight offered. Most of the cheaper flights to Singapore are offered by Air Asia and are Economy class. Business class flights may also be on offer, which are of course the most expensive transfer option to Singapore.
You can easily find and buy flights from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore online in advance. Always read all flight instructions and conditions and follow them according to the airlines. Direct air connection is probably the best transfer option to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur and it also gives you the opportunity to see Singapore from a different perspective, from above, which can be very rewarding for tourists.
3. TRAIN from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore (Johor Bahru)
One of the options for a ground transfer to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur is to take the KTM Berhad train via Gemas and Johor Bahru. In total, this transfer option can have 4 steps and includes a transfer at Gemas, Johor Bahru and then at the Woodlands border crossing. So first you go by train to Gemas, here you use another train from Gemas to Johor Bahru, from there you use a shuttle train to Woodlands in Singapore and from there you can take a bus, metro or taxi to the city center of Singapore. In total, this option of train transport via Gemas and Johor Bahru to Singapore can take about 8-10 hours, depending on other connecting transport connections, so the time may vary slightly.
In the first step from Kuala Lumpur to Gemas, KTM Berhad trains can be used and they will offer you seats. Transportation by modern train to Gemas from Kuala Lumpur takes about 2.5 hours and tickets will cost you in the range of $7-9/pp. KTM trains depart from Kuala Lumpur Sentral and arrive to Gemas Railway Station, see the Malaysia Railway Map.
The timetable of these trains to Gemas from Kuala Lumpur is more limited and normally there are only about 2 KTM trains per day. You can search and buy train tickets to Gemas from KL online in advance. At Gemas Railway Station, you will then need to transfer to another KTM train that will go to Johor Bahru. It’s a good idea to search for connections first so you don’t have to wait long for the next connection in Gemas.
So the second step is to take another KTM Berhad train from Gemas to Johor Bahru, to the border crossing at Woodlands. At Johor Bahru in the south of Malaysia these trains end and you will have to get off here and then cross the border on another shuttle train. Train travel time from Gemas to Johor Bahru is about 4-4.5 hours and train tickets cost about $4-6/pp/seat. Trains depart from Gemas Railway Station and arrive at Johor Bahru Sentral.
Once again, you can easily find and buy train tickets to Johor Bahru from Gemas online well in advance. The train timetable to Johor Bahru Sentral is again relatively very limited with only approximately 2 trains per day. It is therefore advisable to look for connections again in advance.
The third step is to travel by shuttle train from Johor Bahru Sentral to Woodlands Checkpoint in Singapore. This shuttle train will take you past the border crossing and you will be in Singapore. Transfer by KTM shuttle train from JB Sentral to Woodlands takes only about 5 minutes and the ticket costs about $2.00/pp. Tickets can be purchased at the departure point at Johor Bahru Sentral.
From Woodlands, you can then continue by bus, subway or private taxi to the city center of Singapore. Public bus 170 departs from Woodlands Train Checkpoint and arrives at The Verge. Subway train of SMRT departs from Woodlands North Station or you can depart from Marsiling.
4. TAXI / CAR from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru
Another option for ground transfer to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur is by private car/taxi, but only to Johor Bahru to the border crossing at Woodlands. From Johor Bahru – Woodlands, you must then use another option to transfer to the city center, such as the subway, bus or private taxi. This option of transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru will be offered by Day Trip or Asian Overland Services.
These companies offer classic smaller cars or even minivans for more people. A private car/taxi transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru takes a total of 3.5-5 hours, depending on your exact route. With a private car, you can go from various places in Kuala Lumpur, for example from your hotel or from Batu Caves and in Johor Bahru to a place of your choice.
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Transport by private car with driver from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru costs between $160-450/car, depending on the type of car. For the most part, smaller classic cars are always a cheaper option than larger multi-passenger minivans. In the case of a minivan, you can calculate the fare per passenger. You can see how the cars roughly look when searching and booking in the illustrative photos online.
So you can easily search and book your private car with driver from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru online in advance. When booking a car, always read all instructions and transfer information carefully and follow the instructions of the transport companies. A private transfer may not be bad, but due to the higher price, it is not suitable for low-cost travelers.
❓ FAQ – Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore:
1. How to book and buy tickets + flights from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore?
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- Book tickets + flights from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can also book another travel route, e.g. Kuala Lumpur > Penang, Kuala Lumpur > Johor Bahru…
2. What is the travel time from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore?
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- Travel by bus from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore takes about 5-9.5 hours.
- Travel by train from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore takes about 8-10 hours.
- Travel by plane (direct flights) from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore takes about 1 hour.
- Travel by private car + shuttle train from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore (via Johor) takes about 3.5-5 hours.
3. How much does it cost to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore?
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- Transfer by bus from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore costs about $11-42/pp (depends on the type of bus).
- Transfer by train from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore costs about $14-20/pp.
- Transfer by plane (direct flights) from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore costs about $30-250/pp.
- Transfer by private car + shuttle train from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore (via Johor) costs about $160-450/car.
4. What is the travel distance from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore?
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- Travel distance from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore is about 350 km by train/bus or about 300 km by plane.
5. What is the best way of transport from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore?
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- The best way of transport from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore is to travel by plane. There are a lot of direct flights of various airlines from Asia. There are low-cost flights but also luxury expensive flights.
6. What is the most cheapest option of transport from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore?
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- The most cheapest way of transport from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore is to travel by tourist bus. The most cheapest bus ticket to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur starts at $11/pp.
7. From which bus stations buses from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore depart?
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- Tourist buses from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore depart from various bus stations. E.g. Berjaya Times Square, Jalan Imbi, TBS Kuala Lumpur, KLIA, KLIA2, check 12go.asia and Baolau for more informations.
8. What is the main airport in Singapore?
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- The main airport is Singapore Changi Airport. Singapore Changi Airport is an award-winning international airport offering the best amenities, retail and dining options for travellers.
9. Is there a direct train to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur?
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- No, there is no direct railway to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur. But you can travel by KTM train from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru border town via Gemas. From Johor Bahru you can take another train to Woodlands and from Woodlands you can travel by subway train of SMRT to Singapore city center.
10. How you can travel from Malacca Singapore?
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- From Malacca to Singapore you can travel by tourist bus or private car, teoretically also by train. There is no airport in Malacca, so transport by plane is not possible, the closest airport to Malacca is in Kuala Lumpur.
11. How to travel to Kuala Lumpur from Singapore?
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- From Singapore to Kuala Lumpur you can travel by tourist bus, train or plane. The same way how you arrived from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore. There are also buses to another popular tourist destinations in Malaysia, e.g. from Singapore to Cameron Highlands.
12. What you should also visit if your are going to Singapore?
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- Another popular tourist place is Sentosa Island. Sentosa Island is a popular site of various tourist attractions, activities and beaches for swimming. This island is about 10 km from the town center of Singapore. The 500-hectare island resort is home to an exciting array of themed attractions, award-winning spa retreats, lush rainforests, golden sandy beaches, resort accommodations, world-renowned golf courses, a deep-water yachting marina and luxurious residences – making Sentosa a vibrant island resort for business and leisure. You can also travel by ferry to Batam, it is only about 1 hour from Singapore, travel distance is about 30-40 km.
13. What are the transport modes in Malaysia?
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- In Malaysia you can travel by tourist bus, KTM train, plane, private taxi and there are also various ferries / boats to the nearby islands like Langkawi, Tioman, Perhentian… The most popular and also cheap way of transport is to travel by tourist modern bus. Read this article: Transportation in Malaysia.
14. What are the prices in Singapore?
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- In Singapore, dining prices range from 5 to 30 SGD per person, accommodation varies from 20-30 SGD in hostels to luxury hotels costing 300 SGD and above per night. Market prices start at 5 SGD for souvenirs, and transportation costs are higher but efficient. Taxes are generally included in prices, and admission to attractions varies. Medical services can be pricier, and tipping is not mandatory. Electronics start at 500 SGD, and there are no specific tax obligations for tourists. Shops have varying opening hours, and bargaining is less common. Read this article: Prices in Singapore.
15. What is the weather and climate in Singapore?
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- Weather in Singapore is characterized by a tropical climate, maintaining consistently high temperatures and humidity throughout the year. With average annual temperatures ranging from 25°C to 31°C, the city experiences two distinct monsoon periods – a dry season from June to September dominated by the southern monsoon and a rainy season from November to January influenced by the western monsoon. High humidity, abundant sunlight, and occasional storms during the rainy season are notable features.
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🚍 Bus Schedule / Timetable – Kuala Lumpur to Singapore + Bus Tickets:
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Bus Schedule - Kuala Lumpur to Singapore | Departs in Kuala Lumpur | Arrival in Singap. | Bus Ticket |
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StarMart Express | 08:30 | 13:45 | From $11.00 |
StarMart Express | 09:00 | 14:15 | From $11.00 |
StarMart Express | 11:30 | 16:30 | From $11.00 |
StarMart Express | 12:00 | 16:50 | From $11.00 |
StarMart Express | 13:30 | 18:30 | From $11.00 |
StarMart Express | 14:30 | 18:50 | From $11.00 |
StarMart Express | 15:30 | 20:30 | From $11.00 |
StarMart Express | 16:00 | 20:50 | From $11.00 |
StarMart Express | 16:30 | 21:30 | From $11.00 |
Transtar Travel | 07:00 | 12:14 | From $24.00 |
Transtar Travel | 07:30 | 12:34 | From $24.00 |
Transtar Travel | 09:00 | 14:14 | From $24.00 |
Transtar Travel | 09:30 | 14:34 | From $24.00 |
Transtar Travel | 14:00 | 19:14 | From $24.00 |
Transtar Travel | 15:00 | 20:14 | From $24.00 |
Transtar Travel | 15:30 | 20:34 | From $24.00 |
KKKL Express | 10:00 | 13:57 | From $23.00 |
KKKL Express | 12:30 | 16:27 | From $23.00 |
KKKL Express | 13:00 | 22:25 | From $23.00 |
KKKL Express | 15:00 | 00:25 | From $23.00 |
KKKL Express | 16:00 | 01:25 | From $23.00 |
KKKL Express | 23:15 | 03:12 | From $23.00 |
Super Nice Express | 09:30 | 14:44 | From $19.00 |
Super Nice Express | 10:30 | 15:21 | From $10.00 |
Billion Stars | 13:00 | 18:22 | From $13.00 |
Billion Stars | 13:30 | 18:44 | From $13.00 |
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✈️ Flight Schedule / Timetable – Kuala Lumpur to Singapore + Tickets:
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Flight Schedule - Kuala Lumpur to Singapore | Departs in Kuala Lumpur | Arrival in Singapore |
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Firefly | 08:55 | 09:55 |
Firefly | 10:25 | 11:35 |
Firefly | 11:10 | 12:10 |
Firefly | 14:30 | 15:30 |
Firefly | 20:40 | 21:50 |
Emirates | 20:45 | 21:50 |
Scoot | 11:35 | 12:50 |
Scoot | 19:30 | 20:35 |
Singapore Airlines | 07:35 | 08:30 |
Singapore Airlines | 08:55 | 09:55 |
Singapore Airlines | 10:25 | 11:35 |
Singapore Airlines | 11:05 | 12:15 |
Singapore Airlines | 11:15 | 16:30 |
Singapore Airlines | 11:55 | 13:05 |
Singapore Airlines | 14:30 | 15:35 |
Singapore Airlines | 16:55 | 18:00 |
Singapore Airlines | 17:55 | 19:00 |
Singapore Airlines | 18:40 | 19:45 |
Singapore Airlines | 20:30 | 21:30 |
Singapore Airlines | 21:45 | 22:55 |
Malaysia Airlines | 07:20 | 09:05 |
Malaysia Airlines | 09:10 | 10:20 |
Malaysia Airlines | 10:25 | 11:35 |
Malaysia Airlines | 12:20 | 13:20 |
Malaysia Airlines | 17:20 | 18:25 |
Malaysia Airlines | 19:25 | 19:35 |
Malaysia Airlines | 23:20 | 00:30 |
Jetstar Asia | 08:50 | 10:00 |
Jetstar Asia | 14:00 | 15:10 |
Jetstar Asia | 20:45 | 21:50 |
Air Asia | 16:35 | 18:00 |