- Must visit
National Museum
National museum covering Malaysia's history, culture, and heritage through well-organized galleries; an excellent first stop for context.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€15
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€16
Fastest journey on Sep 18
5 h 51 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
5 h 51 m
Buses on Sep 18
30
Distance
295 km
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 €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 30 buses from Pengkalan Hulu to Kuala Lumpur, including 30 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 295 km distance in an average of 5 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 51 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 5 h 51 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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Double Deck(2+1)Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pengkalan Hulu to Kuala Lumpur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €15 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, while a flight costs an average of €57.
Distance: 183 miles (295 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€15 Average price Cheapest | €57 Average price | €15 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Pengkalan Hulu to Kuala Lumpur:
A bus is €42 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Pengkalan Hulu to Kuala Lumpur costing on average €57.
Other travel options to Kuala Lumpur take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
Tickets start at around €15 compared to roughly €15 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-0.19. The journey takes 5h 54m versus 4h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Transnasional | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 07:06AM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Plusliner Nice | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 07:36AM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 08:12AM | Duration 5h57 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Plusliner Nice | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 08:11AM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Plusliner Nice | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 09:06AM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator Plusliner Nice | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:36PM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 04:02PM | Duration 5h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 04:12PM | Duration 5h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator Plusliner Nice | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:06PM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Plusliner Nice | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:36PM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price €10 |
Operator Plusliner Nice | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator ESB_7283 | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 11:43PM | Duration 6h13 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator RDB_37935 | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator Plusliner Nice | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 03:36AM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 04:02AM | Duration 5h57 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:15PM | Arrival Time 04:06AM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €17 |
The table below shows live departures for Pengkalan Hulu to Kuala Lumpur buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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Executive(2+1) | 9:45 AM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 3:36 PM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:45 AM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 3:36 PM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:45 AM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 3:36 PM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 10:05 AM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 3:56 PM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 10:05 AM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 3:56 PM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
COSMIC EXPRESS | 10:05 AM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h57 | 4:02 PM Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
COSMIC EXPRESS | 10:05 AM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h53 | 3:58 PM Kuala Lumpur, Bus Terminal Duta | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 10:15 AM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 4:06 PM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
COSMIC EXPRESS | 10:15 AM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h53 | 4:08 PM Kuala Lumpur, Bus Terminal Duta | 0 transfersDirect | |
COSMIC EXPRESS | 10:15 AM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h57 | 4:12 PM Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 10:15 AM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 4:06 PM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 11:15 AM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 5:06 PM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 11:15 AM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 5:06 PM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 5:15 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 6h30 | 11:45 PM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 5:15 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 6h30 | 11:45 PM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
TST EXPRESS | 5:30 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h57 | 11:27 PM Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 5:30 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 6h30 | 12:00 AM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
TST EXPRESS | 5:30 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 6h13 | 11:43 PM Kuala Lumpur, Terminal Bersepadu Gombak (TBG) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 5:30 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 6h30 | 12:00 AM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:45 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 3:36 AM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:45 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 3:36 AM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
Executive(2+1) | 9:45 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 3:36 AM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 10:05 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 3:56 AM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
COSMIC EXPRESS | 10:05 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h53 | 3:58 AM Kuala Lumpur, Bus Terminal Duta | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 10:05 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 3:56 AM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
COSMIC EXPRESS | 10:05 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h57 | 4:02 AM Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 10:15 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 4:06 AM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 10:15 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h51 | 4:06 AM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
COSMIC EXPRESS | 10:15 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h53 | 4:08 AM Kuala Lumpur, Bus Terminal Duta | 0 transfersDirect | |
COSMIC EXPRESS | 10:15 PM Pengkalan Hulu | 5h57 | 4:12 AM Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Pengkalan Hulu to Kuala Lumpur run on average 15 times per day, taking around 5h 54m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €10 if you book in advance.
There are 15 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 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 5h 51m |
First bus 9:15 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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Discover the best of Kuala Lumpur — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kuala Lumpur trip today.
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.
Budget-friendly for a capital city: low-cost food, cheap rail rides, and many mid-range hotels make Kuala Lumpur cheaper than Singapore or Hong Kong.
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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Terminal Bersepadu Selatan -> Kuala Lumpur Sentral
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Pengkalan Hulu to Kuala Lumpur by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kuala Lumpur, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Pengkalan Hulu to Kuala Lumpur buses use the Pengkalan Hulu to Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) station pair, with some services arriving at Kuala Lumpur, Hentian Duta. Use this guide to compare Pengkalan Hulu and Kuala Lumpur bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Pengkalan Hulu has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
ATMs are aTM available at terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Pengkalan Hulu.
Available at Pengkalan Hulu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pengkalan Hulu: Basic wheelchair access.
Kuala Lumpur, Hentian Duta is 3 km from Kuala Lumpur city centre. Public transport options include:
Kuala Lumpur, Hentian Duta has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and several local restaurants available
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are several ATMs from major banks.
Ticket office support is available at Kuala Lumpur, Hentian Duta.
Available at Kuala Lumpur, Hentian Duta: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kuala Lumpur, Hentian Duta: Wheelchair ramps and elevators.
Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) is 7 km from Kuala Lumpur city centre. Public transport options include:
Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various food outlets available on multiple floors
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal. ATMs are multiple ATMs from various banks available.
Ticket office support is available at Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan).
Available at Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan): Wheelchair ramps, elevators, dedicated paths.
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