| GETTING THERE |
| By AIR |
| The main gateway to Malaysia is through the new K.L. International Airport (www.klia.com.my) at Sepang located approximately 50km south of Kuala Lumpur. The KLIA Express links KL Sentral Station and KL International Airport. The train journey takes only 28 minutes and costs RM35 one way (www.kliaekspres.com). You can also take the Star Shuttle bus that costs RM10 one way and will stop both in KL Sentral Station and Kuala Lumpur’s main bus terminal, Pudu Raya.
The Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang serves a few domestic and regional airlines. Other major international airports which serve as entry points are Penang, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and Langkawi. Many airlines service Malaysia, but the country's international airline - Malaysia Airlines - is the major carrier. For more info about the flight schedule, check the timetable at www.mas.com.my When you are looking for a ticket, compare the costs of flying into Malaysia versus flying into Singapore.
Alternatively, budget travellers can travel with AirAsia. It was launched as Asia's first low cost airline and no-frills carrier in January 2002. The rates are amazingly affordable for everyone. Check out www.airasia.com
Sometimes it is cheaper to fly to Singapore's Changi International Airport and then travel to Johor Bahru/Malaysia for about one hour. Take the rapid train from the airport to the MRT station Bugis and then get the Singapore - Johor Bahru Express bus (RM2.40) or a special taxi for 8 Sin$ (when you share it with three other passengers). |
| By LAND |
From Thailand
In the western part of Peninsula Malaysia you can cross the border at Padang Besar (road and rail), Bukit Kayu Hitam (road) or Keroh-Betong (road). In the east you can use the Rantau Panjung-Sungai Golok or Pengkalan Kubor checkpoint. The train route into Malaysia follows the direction Hat Yai - Alor Setar - Butterworth, and crosses into Malaysia at Padang Besar. You can take the Express Train either from Bangkok or Hat Yai and go to Alor Setar and Butterworth. From Butterworth you get connections to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Check the timetable on www.ktmb.com.my.
From Singapore
The Causeway links Singapore to the city of Johor Bahru in Malaysia. It serves as a road, rail, and pedestrian link, which means you might have to wait at the customs for some time. |
| By SEA |
From Thailand
Regular daily ferries run between Satun in Thailand and Langkawi. For more information check out our Langkawi guide.
From Singapore
Although most people cross the border on the Causeway you can also take the ferry between Changi Village and Tanjung Belungkur in Malaysia. The ferry mainly carries Singaporeans for their holiday to Malaysian Desaru.
From Indonesia
There are three main ferry routes between Indonesia and Malaysia: Medan - Penang, Dumai - Melaka connecting Sumatra to Peninsula Malaysia and Karakan - Tawau linking Kalimantan in Borneo to Sabah. |
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