KUALA LUMPUR to KUALA TERENGGANU? ☀️

1. Bus to Kuala Terengganu
2. Flights to K.Terengganu
3. FAQ + Travel Tips + Info
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From Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu you can travel by bus, car or plane.

• • Travel distance from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu in Malaysia is about 450 km by land. There are only 2 options how you can get to Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur: transport by tourist bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur or you can book a direct flight. There is no railway to Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur, but in the near future it should be build and opened. The most popular and cheapest way of transfer to Kuala Terengganu is to travel by tourist bus. There are modern buses of various bus companies. Travel by bus from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu takes about 8-9 hours and bus tickets cost about $8-12/pp.
  • These tourist buses depart from TBS Kuala Lumpur (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan). It is possible to book bus tickets to Kuala Terengganu online. The most comfortable and fastest way of transfer to Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur is to take a direct flight to Sultan Mahmud Airport in Kuala Terengganu. Transfer by plane – direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu takes only about 1 hour and it costs about $20-80/pp. It is possible to use these airlines from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kuala Terengganu: Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia or Malindo Air.

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• • Kuala Terengganu is the capital of the state of Terengganu, which is one of the most beautiful in all of Malaysia. Kuala Terengganu is currently a rich metropolis, whose wealth stems mainly from the oil resources in the area. Its mining has not yet significantly affected and damaged the beauty of the coast and does not affect the ecology. In Terengganu, be sure to visit the central Pasar Layang Market. You will find a wide range of non-traditional products and foods. From the outside, you can see the Sultan’s Palace, Istana Maziah, which is unfortunately closed to the public.
  • Near the palace you will see the Zainal Aidin Mosque. A popular place for evening walks is the city’s Pantai Batu Buruk Beach. Kuala Terengganu is also a starting point if you want to visit Redang Island. From this city you can travel by boat to this island. Read the instructions how you can reach Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia below in this article. You can also search and book tickets + flights to Kuala Terengganu online. From Kuala Lumpur you can also travel to Genting Highlands or you can visit Malacca by bus or private taxi.

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How do I get from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu?

1. BUS from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu

The cheapest and most used cheap ground transfer option from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu is the bus transfer. You can’t get here by train, so most regular solo travelers will use the bus instead. On this route, you can use modern seater buses from Mara Liner, Moraza Express, Prisma Express, Sani Express, Ekspres Mutiara, Darul Iman Express, Nini Express, Darul Iman Express and others.

Buses mainly depart from TBS Kuala Lumpur, Greenwood Bus Terminal and arrive to Kuala Terengganu Bus Terminal, but it may happen that buses will stop at other places as well. Transportation by bus to Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur takes about 8-9 hours, but this time may vary and buses may also be late.

You can see all the information about departure points in Kuala Lumpur and arrivals in Terengganu when searching for tickets online, so read everything carefully so you know where you are going and where the bus station is located. A bus transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu costs in the range of $8-12/pp, so it is a cheap transport option.

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These prices are roughly the same throughout the year, sometimes they may differ slightly. You can easily search for and buy Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu bus tickets online in advance. It is better because the bus schedule between these cities is rather more limited. It is advisable to arrive at TBS Kuala Lumpur station at least 60 minutes before the bus departs.

When booking your ticket to Terengganu, please also read all transport information and instructions and follow all instructions of the bus company. Bus transportation between Kuala Lumpur and Terengganu is mainly sought after by regular solo low-cost travelers who want to use a cheaper transfer option. However, you must expect a longer drive.

2. FLIGHT from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu

If you are looking for the fastest and most convenient way to transfer to Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur, you can use a direct flight. With this option, you can save several hours of your time compared to a bus transfer. The advantage is that sometimes these flights are very cheap, this applies to Economy class flights, but they may have certain restrictions, e.g. in the maximum weight of transported luggage.

The disadvantage is the relatively limited flight schedule between these cities, so it is advisable to search for tickets in advance. Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia offer direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu. AirAsia always has the most flights on this route and usually the cheapest flights are from this company.

Flights are operated from Kuala Lumpur Airport or Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Sultan Mahmud Airport in Terengganu. A direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu takes only 1 hour, but you also need to count the airport transfer and the wait before departure, so the total time of the air transfer can be 4 hours.

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Flights to Kuala Terengganu from Kuala Lumpur cost in the range of $20-80/pp, these are mostly prices for Economy class flights. These prices may vary slightly throughout the year, they are not fixed. You can easily search and buy flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Terengganu online well in advance.

When booking your ticket, also read the flight instructions and follow all airline instructions to avoid any misunderstandings. Under certain circumstances, an air transfer can also be suitable for ordinary solo low-cost travelers, because sometimes very low ticket prices appear.

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