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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Malaysia’s leading museum of Islamic decorative arts, with superb galleries on calligraphy, textiles, ceramics, and architecture near Perdana Botanical Gardens.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
8 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h 42 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
344 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Tumpat 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 Tumpat to Kuala Lumpur will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 3 buses that leave Tumpat for Kuala Lumpur on Sun, Jun 21, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 344 km distance in an average of 8 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 9 h 14 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tumpat to Kuala Lumpur among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a flight costs an average of $19.
Distance: 213 miles (344 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$14 Average price Cheapest | $132 Average price | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tumpat to Kuala Lumpur:
A bus is $118 (€97) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Tumpat to Kuala Lumpur costing on average $132 (€108).
Other travel options to Kuala Lumpur take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 55m.
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Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator LIENADIA EKSPRESS | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 09:14AM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Lienadia Express | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 08:42AM | Duration 8h27 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 09:58AM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 09:13PM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 09:43PM | Duration 9h28 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator LIENADIA EKSPRESS | Departure Time 12:45PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 8h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
The table below shows live departures for Tumpat to Kuala Lumpur buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:15 PM Tumpat | 9h28 | 9:43 PM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:45 PM Tumpat | 8h25 | 9:10 PM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 12:00 AM Tumpat | 9h14 | 9:14 AM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:15 AM Tumpat | 8h27 | 8:42 AM Kuala Lumpur | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Tumpat to Kuala Lumpur run on average 27 times per day, taking around 8h 55m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 27 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 213 miles (344 km) distance in 8h 25m.
Distance 213 miles (344 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 27 |
Direct buses 27 |
Fastest bus 8h 25m |
First bus 8:00 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Malaysia’s leading museum of Islamic decorative arts, with superb galleries on calligraphy, textiles, ceramics, and architecture near Perdana Botanical Gardens.
The country’s main history museum, covering prehistory, kingdoms, colonial periods, independence, and cultural heritage in a landmark complex.
A polished museum complex with galleries on economics, money, Islamic finance, and art, known for interactive displays and strong family appeal.
The city’s busiest lifestyle district, packed with malls, lights, and constant street activity, making it one of Kuala Lumpur’s classic bases.
A central urban park beside the Petronas Twin Towers with skyline views, fountains, and an easy walking environment in the heart of the city.
A historic district around Petaling Street known for shophouses, temples, heritage lanes, and lively day-to-night atmosphere.
Coconut rice served with sambal, peanuts, anchovies, cucumber, and often egg or fried chicken. It is widely regarded as Malaysia’s national dish and a Kuala Lumpur staple.
Stir-fried flat rice noodles with soy sauce, egg, bean sprouts, chives, and usually prawns or cockles. It is smoky, rich, and one of the most loved hawker dishes.
Thick wheat noodles braised in dark soy sauce with pork, cabbage, and lard, often cooked over high heat. This Kuala Lumpur version is especially famous locally.
Well-known upscale Malay dining with refined traditional recipes, elegant plating, and a stylish atmosphere popular for dinner.
Famous casual eatery especially celebrated for its Nasi Lemak with fried chicken. It is one of the Klang Valley’s best-known local favourites.
A long-established Malaysian restaurant known for Nasi Lemak, curry dishes, and polished casual dining in a central mall setting.
Affordable for most tourists. Street food and transit are cheap, while mid-range hotels and malls remain good value.
Service charge of 10% is often included in restaurants, so extra tipping is optional. Round up taxis and leave small change for hotel staff only if service is helpful.
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