1. Bus – K.Lumpur to Kuantan
2. Flight – K.Lumpur to Kuantan
3. Taxi – K.Lumpur to Kuantan
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From Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan you can travel by bus, plane or taxi.
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- Travel distance from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan in the east coast of Malaysia is about 260 km by bus, taxi, car or about 200 km if you take a flight. There are 3 options how you can get to Kuantan in Pahang from Kuala Lumpur: travel by tourist bus, direct flight or you can travel by private taxi/car. There is no railway from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan, travel by train is not possible. The most popular and cheapest way of transfer to Kuantan from Kuala Lumpur is to take a tourist bus. Transfer by tourist bus to Kuantan from Kuala Lumpur takes about 5-6 hours and bus tickets cost about $5-7/pp. There are buses from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Terminal Kuantan Sentral. Another fast way how you can go to Kuantan is to take a flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport in Kuantan.
- Transfer by plane – direct flight to Kuantan from Kuala Lumpur takes about 1 hour (totally about 4 hours) and it costs about $30-190/pp. Travel time by plane is almost the same like transfer by bus. The last way how you can get to Kuantan from Kuala Lumpur is to travel by private taxi/car. There are some private taxi companies and they offer modern cars or fast minivans. Transport by private taxi / car from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan takes about 3 hours and it costs about $150-270/car. Private car to Kuantan is the most comfortable but an expensive way of transfer. From Kuala Lumpur you can also travel to Perhentian Islands or Tioman Island in the east coast of Malaysia.
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- Kuantan is a city in Malaysia on the coast of the South China Sea and the capital of the state of Pahang and the largest city on the east coast of mainland Malaysia. The city was founded in the middle of the 19th century under the name Kampung Teruntum, its development is associated with the production of tin and rubber. The city is the center of the food and wood processing industry, has a major port and airport. The city offers tourists numerous beaches and parks, near the Sungai Pandan waterfall. The popular Teluk Chempedak beach provides beautiful promenades, reminiscent of European resorts. There are plenty of hotels and markets to buy local products.
- The popular fish market, silver and brocade product centers, excellent restaurants and very good hotels only underline the attractiveness of the place. Beach hotels and resorts are located south of the city, towards the resort of Cherating. Read the instructions how you can reach Kuantan from Kuala Lumpur below in this article. You can book tickets + flights to Kuantan from Kuala Lumpur easily online and enjoy your holiday in Malaysia. From Kuala Lumpur you can also travel to Singapore via Johor Bahru, it is one of the most frequented travel routes in Malaysia.
| Transfer Mode – Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Tourist Bus | 5-6 hours | $5-7/pp |
| Plane (Direct Flight) | 1 hour (total 4 hours) | $30-100/pp |
| Private Taxi/Car with a driver | 3 hours | $150-270/car |
How do I get from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan?
1. BUS from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan
The most popular cheap transfer option from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan is to travel by bus. On this route, you can use modern buses with seats from the companies Mayang Sari, Mara Liner, Prisma Express or Ekspres Musafir. Some companies‘ bus timetables may be more limited, but there are plenty of buses to Kuantan throughout the day, and everyone is sure to find a route that suits them.
The bus transfer to Kuantan from Kuala Lumpur takes approximately 5-6 hours, but this time may vary a little, buses may also have a delay in departure. Buses depart from TBS Kuala Lumpur and arrive at Kuantan Bus Terminal (Terminal Kuantan Sentral) or other bus stations in the city.
Buses also make other stops during the journey to Kuantan, the time for these stops is usually already included in the total journey time. Bus transportation is a cheap option and a transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan costs about $5-7/p, prices vary throughout the year.
You can easily search and buy bus tickets to Kuantan from Kuala Lumpur online in advance. When choosing a ticket and subsequent booking, always read all information and instructions for the transfer between KL and Kuantan and follow all instructions of the transport companies.
Please arrive at the TBS Kuala Lumpur bus station at least 60 minutes before the bus departs for Kuantan. The bus transfer is suitable for ordinary solo travelers, the bus tickets are cheap, the comfort of the buses is very good, and the buses will take you to the center of Kuantan.
2. FLIGHT from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan
A fast and convenient transfer option from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan is a direct flight connection. Direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan are offered by Malaysia Airlines, the largest airline in Malaysia. Flights are operated from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Kuantan Airport (Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport) and the flight time is approximately 1 hour.
Kuantan Airport is about 12 km from the town center of Kuantan. However, it is also good to include the transfer to the airport, the wait before departure, and then the total transfer time can be up to 4-5 hours. As a result, it can be almost the same as a bus transfer, but the flight is more comfortable.
Air transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan costs between $30-100/pp, these lower prices are for Economy class flights. However, the disadvantage of these flights is the relatively limited flight schedule between these cities. It is therefore better to search for a flight well in advance if you want to have a guarantee of using the air connection.
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You can easily search and buy Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan tickets online in advance. It is also important to read all air transfer information and instructions when booking your flight and follow the airline’s instructions. Some flights may also have carry-on weight restrictions.
The best way to get to Kuala Lumpur airport is by KLIA Express train, bus or private transfer. Air transfer is a very good transport option to Kuantan and sometimes the flights can be very cheap. However, if you are traveling in a low-cost style, it is better to use a bus connection.
3. TAXI / CAR from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan
If you were looking for a private transfer, this option will also be available to you on the route from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan or in the opposite direction. Daytrip offers its private modern cars with experienced drivers for transportation to Kuantan from Kuala Lumpur. It offers classic smaller cars and even larger minivans for 4-7 passengers.
Daytrip also offers transfers on other popular travel routes in Malaysia. Transport by private car/taxi with driver from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan takes about 3 hours, but this time may vary depending on your route. The advantage is that you can choose your departure point in Kuala Lumpur and the place in Kuantan where you want to arrive.
This can also save you some time. A private transfer is always the most expensive transport option to Kuantan and from Kuala Lumpur will cost you between $150-270/car. But it depends on which car you choose, it is always true that a smaller classic car is cheaper than a larger minivan for more people.
However, you can calculate the car fare based on the number of people transported, so it can also be advantageous for group travel. You can easily search and book your private car/taxi with driver from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan online in advance. It is also important to read all the information and instructions when booking your car / taxi to avoid any misunderstandings. A private transfer by car/taxi to Kuantan is not an ideal transport option for low-cost travelers, mainly because of the higher fares.
❓ FAQ + Tips – Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan:
1. How to book and buy bus tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan?
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- You can book e-tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can also book another travel route, e.g. Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu, Kuantan to KL…
2. What is the travel time from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan?
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- Travel by tourist bus from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan takes about 5-6 hours.
- Travel by plane – direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan takes about 1 hour (totally about 4 hours).
- Travel by private taxi / car from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan takes about 3 hours.
3. How much does it cost to get from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan?
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- Transfer by tourist bus from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan in Pahang costs about $5-7/pp.
- Transfer by plane – direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan in Pahang costs about $30-100/pp.
- Transfer by private taxi / car from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan in Pahang costs about $150-270/car.
4. What is the travel distance from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan?
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- Travel distance from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan is about 260 km by bus, taxi, car or about 200 km by plane.
5. Is there a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan?
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- Yes, there is a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan, from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Sultan Ahmad Shah Airport. Kuantan Airport is about 12 km from the town, you can take a local bus or private taxi.
6. What is the cheapest way of transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan?
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- The most cheapest way of transport to Kuantan from Kuala Lumpur is to travel by tourist bus. The most cheapest bus tickets from KL – TBS Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan (Terminal Kuantan Sentral) cost about $5/pp.
7. What is the best option of transfer from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan?
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- The best way of getting to Kuantan from Kuala Lumpur is to travel by tourist bus. Bus tickets are cheap, buses are comfortable and it takes only about 4 hours.
8. Is it possible to travel by train from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan?
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- No, it is not possible to travel by train to Kuantan, there is no railway between these cities.
9. Where you can also travel from Kuantan?
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- From Kuantan you can also travel to Singapore – one of the richest countries in the world. You can go there by tourist bus or you can take a flight via Kuala Lumpur, there is no railway from Kuantan to Singapore.
10. Where you can also travel from Kuala Lumpur?
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- If you are already traveling to the east coast of Malaysia, you can also visit these popular tourist and beautiful islands: Tioman Island (accessible by ferry from Mersing), Perhentian Islands (accessible by ferry from Kuala Besut) or Redang Island (accessible by ferry from Kuala Terengganu).
11. Where to stay in Kuantan in Pahang?
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- Kuantan is a big city in Pahang and offers various modern cheap guesthouses / hotels or luxury private hotels or beach resorts. You can book your accommodation in Kuantan > Book your accommodation in Kuantan online.
🚍 Bus Schedule / Timetable – Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan + Bus Tickets:
Bus Schedule - Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan | Departs in Kuala Lumpur | Arrival in Kuantan | Bus Ticket |
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Mayang Sari | 07:30 | 13:19 | From $5.00 |
Mayang Sari | 08:30 | 14:19 | From $5.00 |
Mayang Sari | 09:30 | 15:19 | From $5.00 |
Mayang Sari | 11:00 | 16:49 | From $5.00 |
Mayang Sari | 12:00 | 17:49 | From $5.00 |
Mayang Sari | 13:00 | 18:49 | From $5.00 |
Mayang Sari | 14:00 | 19:49 | From $5.00 |
Mayang Sari | 15:00 | 20:49 | From $5.00 |
Mayang Sari | 16:00 | 21:49 | From $5.00 |
Mayang Sari | 17:30 | 23:19 | From $5.00 |
Mayang Sari | 18:15 | 00:04 | From $5.00 |
Mayang Sari | 19:30 | 01:19 | From $5.00 |
Mayang Sari | 20:30 | 02:19 | From $5.00 |
Mayang Sari | 21:30 | 03:19 | From $5.00 |
Mayang Sari | 22:30 | 04:19 | From $5.00 |
Mayang Sari | 23:30 | 05:19 | From $5.00 |
Mara Liner | 17:30 | 21:31 | From $6.00 |
Mara Liner | 10:00 | 15:49 | From $5.00 |
Mara Liner | 20:00 | 01:49 | From $5.00 |
Mara Liner | 22:00 | 03:49 | From $5.00 |
Prisma Express | 14:00 | 19:49 | From $6.00 |
Prisma Express | 14:30 | 20:19 | From $6.00 |
Ekpres Musafir | 14:30 | 20:19 | From $5.00 |
Ekpres Musafir | 16:30 | 22:19 | From $5.00 |
Ekpres Musafir | 20:00 | 01:49 | From $5.00 |
✈️ Flight Schedule / Timetable – Kuantan to Kuala Lumpur + Airlines:
Flight Schedule - Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan | Departs in KL | Arrival in Kuantan | Price |
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Malaysia Airlines | 09:25 | 10:15 | From $189.00 |
Malaysia Airlines | 18:25 | 19:15 | From $176.00 |
Malaysia Airlines | 21:30 | 22:20 | From $97.00 |
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