KUALA LUMPUR to GENTING HIGHLANDS? ☀️

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From Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands you can travel by bus, taxi.

• • Travel distance from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Higlands in Malaysia is about 50 km from the town center. There are only 2 options how you can get to Genting Highlands on the peak of Mount Ulu Kali from Kuala Lumpur: travel by bus or you can use a private taxi/car. It is not possible to travel by train, there is no railway and there are no flights to Genting Highlands. Genting Highlands is also accessible by cable car (Awana Skyway) from Gohtong Jaya Station. The most popular and cheapest way of transfer to Genting Highlands from KL is to travel by bus. There are buses from Pudu Raya, KL Sentral, TBS Kuala Lumpur and these buses arrive to Awana Genting Bus Terminal.
  • Transfer by bus from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands takes about 1.5-2 hours and bus tickets cost about $2-3/pp. There are buses of Aerobus and Billion Stars Express bus companies. The most comfortable and fastest option how you can reach Genting Highlands from Kuala Lumpur is to book a private taxi/car. Travel by private taxi/car from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands takes about 1 hour and it costs about costs about $50-100/car. You can book your private modern car or fast minivan for 6-10 passengers. The most expensive option are private minivans. It is also possible to use your private Grab taxi transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Awana Skyway cable car station.

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• • There is no other way how you can travel to Genting Highlands. Genting Highlands is a popular tourist and commercial zone close to Kuala Lumpur. The Genting Highlands are the Malaysian equivalent of Disneyland and Las Vegas in Pahang. It includes hotels, casinos and an amusement park, and is easily accessible as a hub for Kuala Lumpur residents. Since 1971, Genting Highlands has been the only permitted gambling venue in Malaysia. Gambling revenue is key to Genting Highlands, but much space is devoted to children and adults who come for fun. If it is beautiful weather, you will see from the top of the mountain a beautiful lush valley of the rainforest.
  • The cable car station is the most beautiful and you can visit the Chinese Buddhist temple Chin Swee Caves Temple, where Buddhist ceremonies are held very regularly (according to holidays and celebrations) and there is also a tall pagoda with a lookout tower. Read the instructions how you can reach Genting Highlands from Kuala Lumpur below in this article. You can also book your bus tickets or private taxi to Genting Highlands easily online. From Kuala Lumpur you can also travel to the east of Malaysia – to Perhentian Islands or you can visit Tioman Island.

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How to go from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands?

1. BUS from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands

The most used and cheap transport option from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands is a bus transfer. There are special buses on this route designed for this shorter route. These buses mostly depart from KL Sentral station and arrive at Awana Genting Bus Terminal in Genting Highlands.

Awana Genting Bus Terminal is a station that is located next to the Awana SkyCentral Cable Car. From there, it continues to the center of Genting Highlands using this cable car. Some buses may also depart from other stations or buses that depart from KL Sentral may also stop at other stops during the journey to Genting Highlands.

The bus transfer to Genting Highlands from Kuala Lumpur takes about 1.5-2 hours, this time may vary only slightly, usually the travel time is roughly respected. The bus is the cheapest transport option and the transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands costs about $2-3/pp, these prices are the same throughout the year.

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You can easily search and buy your bus tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands online in advance. When booking a ticket, always read all transfer information and instructions and follow the instructions of the transport company. It is advisable to arrive at the KL Sentral bus station at least 30-60 minutes before the bus departs.

The timetables between Kuala Lumpur and Genting Highlands are relatively adequate, with buses running approximately every half hour. Bus transfer is sought mostly by visitors and travelers who have a more limited budget for transportation between these places. Buses are comfortable and the fare is cheap, so this form of transport is sufficient for all.

2. TAXI / CAR from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands

The most convenient, fastest, but at the same time the most expensive way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands is by private car/taxi with a driver. With this option, you can save even 1 hour compared to a bus transfer. The advantage is that you can choose your departure point in Kuala Lumpur and your arrival point in Genting Highlands.

This option of transportation to Genting Highlands from KL is offered by Asian Overland Services and Daytrip, or you can also use Grab Taxi. These companies will offer you smaller classic cars or even larger minivans for more people in one vehicle. Minivans for 4-7 people are also available.

You can calculate the vehicle fare per person being transported, so it is a suitable transfer option if you are traveling in a group of travelers. Transport by private car/taxi from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands takes about 1 hour, but of course it can vary a little depending on where exactly you leave from.

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A private car transfer to Genting Highlands from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia will cost you between $65-120/car, depending on the type of car you choose for the transfer. For the most part, smaller vehicles are a cheaper option than larger minivans for more passengers. You can search, view and book your private car/taxi with a driver from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands online in advance. You can also use a private car for the return trip to Kuala Lumpur.

When booking a car, always read all instructions and information from the taxi company and follow their instructions to avoid any misunderstandings. A private transfer can be the best transportation option to Genting Highlands if you have a bigger budget for your travel. This transport option will not be suitable for low-cost travelers.

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