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National Museum
National museum covering Malaysia's history, culture, and heritage through well-organized galleries; an excellent first stop for context.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pengkalan Hulu to Kuala Lumpur is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pengkalan Hulu to Kuala Lumpur will cost around DKK 85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only DKK 77.
On Tue, Nov 10, we found 3 buses from Pengkalan Hulu to Kuala Lumpur, including 3 direct services.
On Tue, Nov 10 the direct buses cover the 295 km distance in an average of 5 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 51 m .
On Tue, Nov 10 the slowest buses will take 5 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Buses from Pengkalan Hulu to Kuala Lumpur run on average 18 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at DKK 117 if you book in advance.
There are 18 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 09:15, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 183 miles (295 km) distance in 5h 51m.
Distance 183 miles (295 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price DKK 117 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 18 |
Fastest bus 5h 51m |
First bus 9:15 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Pengkalan Hulu to Kuala Lumpur.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Transnasional | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 07:06AM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price DKK 95 |
Operator Plusliner Nice | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 07:36AM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 86 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 08:12AM | Duration 5h57 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 91 |
Operator Plusliner Nice | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 08:11AM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price DKK 85 |
Operator Plusliner Nice | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price DKK 86 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 03:58PM | Duration 5h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price DKK 140 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:08PM | Duration 5h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price DKK 140 |
Operator Plusliner Nice | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:36PM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price DKK 77 |
Operator ESB_7283 | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:27PM | Duration 5h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price DKK 166 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 03:58AM | Duration 5h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price DKK 140 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:12AM | Duration 5h57 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price DKK 140 |
The table below shows live departures for Pengkalan Hulu to Kuala Lumpur buses for today, Monday, November 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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TST EXPRESS | 5:30 PM Hentian Bas Kroh (Pengkalan Hulu) | 6h13 | 11:43 PM Kuala Lumpur, Terminal Bersepadu Gombak (TBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
TST EXPRESS | 5:30 PM Hentian Bas Kroh (Pengkalan Hulu) | 5h57 | 11:27 PM Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
COSMIC EXPRESS | 10:05 PM Hentian Bas Kroh (Pengkalan Hulu) | 5h53 | 3:58 AM Kuala Lumpur, Bus Terminal Duta | 0 transfersDirect | |
COSMIC EXPRESS | 10:05 PM Hentian Bas Kroh (Pengkalan Hulu) | 5h57 | 4:02 AM Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
COSMIC EXPRESS | 10:15 PM Hentian Bas Kroh (Pengkalan Hulu) | 5h57 | 4:12 AM Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
COSMIC EXPRESS | 10:15 PM Hentian Bas Kroh (Pengkalan Hulu) | 5h53 | 4:08 AM Kuala Lumpur, Bus Terminal Duta | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, November 10 | |||||
![]() | 1:45 AM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 7:36 AM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:15 AM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h57 | 8:12 AM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
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National museum covering Malaysia's history, culture, and heritage through well-organized galleries; an excellent first stop for context.
Malaysia's leading art museum showcases modern and contemporary works, regional exhibitions, and a strong introduction to local visual culture.
Interactive science museum at Petrosains Discovery Centre with hands-on exhibits on energy, technology, and space, ideal for families.
Historic square where independence was declared in 1957, framed by major colonial landmarks and broad lawns ideal for city-center walks.
Lively heritage street in Chinatown known for market stalls, lanterns, temples, and bargain shopping; best visited in the evening.
Bustling district around Bukit Bintang with malls, nightlife, pedestrian links, and nonstop city energy; central for first-time visitors.
Coconut rice with sambal, anchovies, peanuts, cucumber, and egg. Considered Malaysia’s national dish and a staple breakfast in Kuala Lumpur.
Flat rice noodles in a rich coconut curry broth, usually with cockles, tofu puffs, and herbs. A beloved Peranakan dish strongly associated with Kuala Lumpur.
Stir-fried flat rice noodles with soy sauce, prawns, egg, bean sprouts, and chives. A classic smoky street food favorite in Kuala Lumpur.
Elegant fine dining restaurant in a colonial-style mansion, serving refined contemporary Malaysian cuisine in a polished setting.
Popular local chain known for nasi lemak with rich sambal and fried chicken. Casual setting and a dependable introduction to a national classic.
Historic hawker institution famous for Hainanese chicken rice. Casual, busy, and one of Kuala Lumpur’s most recognized traditional food stops.
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Tipping is not expected. Many restaurants add a 10% service charge. Round up small cafe bills, and round up taxi fares only for good service.
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