Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Travel Guide
If you are planning to visit Asia, I recommend a Kuala Lumpur and Singapore tour. Kuala Lumpur is just 350 km away from Singapore, 1 hour by plane and 6 hours by bus.
Enjoy a Nasi Lemak in Kuala Lumpur and visit the Merlion statue in Singapore.
Essential Information
Language:
Singapore– Malay, English, Chinese and Tamil are the official languages in Singapore.
Kuala Lumpur– Malay is the official language but English is also widely spoken in the city.
Religion:
Singapore– Buddhism Christianity and Islam
Kuala Lumpur– Islam
Currency:
Singapore– Singaporean Dollar
1 Sgd = PHP35
1 Usd = 1.4 Sgd
Kuala Lumpur– Malaysian Ringgit
1 Myr = PHP12
1 Usd = 4.3 Myr
How to get to Kuala Lumpur and Singapore
Kuala Lumpur International Airport KLIA is Malaysia’s main international airport. KLIA is 60ks away from KL Sentral and it is connected via KLIA Ekspress train. One way ticket is 55myr ($12) Travel time is 28 minutes. There are also buses from KLIA going to KL Sentral. Bus fare is 11 myr($2.5) Travel time is 1 hour.
Singapore Changi Airport SIN is currently rated as the best Airport in the World. Changi Airport is connected to the MRT. Fare going to the city is 1.75sgd ($1.25) and travel time is 30 minutes. There are also shuttle buses going to the city. Fare is 9sgd ($6.5) and travel time is 25 minutes.
Kuala Lumpur to Singapore by Bus (Discount Link)
Terminal Bersepadu Selatan TBS is the main bus terminal of Kuala Lumpur. The bus terminal is connected to the LRT Sri Petaling line Bandar Tasik Selatan station (SP15)
There are many bus companies operating in TBS. KKKL is the most popular company. Fare is 35-125 myr ($8-28) and travel time is 6 hours.
KKKL’s bus schedule going to singapore:
10:30am
2:00pm
3:30pm
8:30pm
11:59pm
Going through customs:
Leave the bus to officially exit Malaysia. You can leave your luggage but you must bring your carry on bag, personal items and your passport with you. Prepare your travel documents and go through Singapore customs. Then, ride your bus on the other side of the immigration to go to the city.
Singapore to Kuala Lumpur by bus (Discount Link)
Buy tickets online and choose the pick up location.Usual pick up locations are Bugis Mrt station and Concorde Hotel in Orchard Road. Fare is 28-80 Sgd ($19-56) Travel time is 5-6 hours.
Go through customs. Then the bus will take you to TBS terminal in Kuala Lumpur.
Getting around Kuala Lumpur and Singapore
Both Kuala Lumpur and Singapore have Mass Rapid Transit trains. You can also use Grab in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.
Where to stay in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore
Kuala Lumpur:
Kuala Lumpur City Center – upscale accommodations and shopping area
Bukit Bintang – budget accommodations
Singapore:
Marina Bay – luxury hotels and lively nightlife
Little India – budget accommodations
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Book an Airbnb apartment in KLCC. Most condominiums in KLCC have infinity pools where you can see the Petronas Towers. A night in an Airbnb apartment would cost you 130myr ($30)
Must Visit places and things to do in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore
Kuala Lumpur:
Petronas Towers 80myr ($19) entrance fee (Discount Link)
Menara KL Tower 49myr ($11) entrance fee (Discount Link)
Batu Caves
Aquaria KLCC, One of the best Aquariums in Asia (Discount Link)
Legoland Malaysia 89myr ($20) entrance fee
Singapore:
Merlion Park
Gardens by the bay
Orchard Road
Clarke Quay
Universal Studios Singapore 79sgd ($55) entrance fee (Discount Link)
Bugis Street
Sample Itinerary
Day 1
10:00am arrive in KLIA
10:30am Ride bus going to KL Sentral
11:30am Arrive in KL Sentral
11:40am Ride train going KLCC
12:00pm Airbnb self check in
12:30pm Lunch
2:30pm Visit Menara KL Tower
7:00pm Go to Bukit Bintang Night Market
8:00pm Dinner
Day 2
9:00am Visit Batu Caves
11:00am Head back to KLCC
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Check out
2:00pm Aquaria KLCC(you can leave your bags in the luggage storage in Suria Mall)
4:00pm Visit Petronas Tower
7:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Go to TBS terminal
9:00pm Book tickets to Singapore
11:59pm Leave TBS terminal
Day 3
7:00am Arrive in Singapore
8:00am Hawker breakfast
9:00am Go to Airbnb
10:00am Self check-in
12:00pm Lunch
2:00pm Gardens by the Bay
4:00pm Merlion Park
5:00pm Bugis St
6:00pm Dinner
8:00pm Orchard Road
Day 4
9:00am Bus going Resorts World Sentosa
10:00am USS
12:00pm Lunch
8:00pm Leave USS
8:15pm Dinner
Day 5
11:00am Check out
12:00pm Lunch
1:00pm Ride MRT going to Changi Airport
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Singapore is in my checklist..Whenever I go can refer this guide.Thanks for writing on this…
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Thank you for the interesting article! My dream is to go to Singapore, thought because of Corona virus situation the only one I can – read such wonderfula rticles and enjoy:)
I have had the pleasure of visiting both Kuala Lumpur and Singapore but both were separate trips in different years. Must confess I just loved both of them again. Maybe next time I would combine them in a single trip and use your suggestions as a guide. Very nice comprehensive guide to plan a perfect trip.
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Firstly very professional all-inclusive detailed post on how to go to Kuala Lumpur and move about there. Singapore & Kuala Lumpur are indeed the epitome of global cities, catering to all kinds of travellers and that is reflected in the way they have facilities to various genres of individuals. Though I have never visited them yet seeing the various posts and data of other travellers, I can feel the enthusiasm of visiting these two places.
This is quite handy for first timers who want to do both Singapore and KL at one go. You have given a fair bit of time to most of the places to see in these two cities. However, in Singapore, they say you must not miss the Bird park. I guess you might need a day extra to include that , right?
I haven’t visited Asia before but I’m dying to see the airport at Singapore. I think for me, Singapore will be the first place I will explore. I’ll like to take my kids to Universal Studio, Singapore and visit the garden bay. I love my gardens. Thanks for the helpful tips for first-timers.
We had an overnight stay in KL, ahead of a flight, so we didn’t have much time to see the city, but we did go to the KL Tower. I don’t know how you could have sat on that glass viewing cube. It scared the hell out of me. I have a fear of heights and although I was ok being up there in the viewing level, there was no way I could get myself to stand – let along sit on that glass. 🙂
I had no idea those popular pictures of Singapore were inside the airport. No wonder it is rated the best airport in the world, its absolutely gorgeous. I also had always wondered were those colorful stairs were. Now I know they are in Kuala Lumpur at the caves. These 2 destinations are definitely on our list!
I visited Singapore 2 years ago but didn’t have time for Kuala Lumpur. Your itinerary is very comprehensive. I love Gardens by the Bay, Merlion Park and Hawker eatery. I only visited Universal Studios in Japan, but the one in Singapore sounds like a great place as well!
Wow, I loved the idea of visiting Singapore and Kuala Lumpur together. I have visited Kl but am yet to visit Singapore. I had only a day at KL and so could not visit most of the places. I only gaped at the Petronas Tower and had my fill of KL Street food. I would love to visit both these places once things get better. Thanks for sharing the bus schedules between the 2 cities.
Thanks for sharing. Great post!
Hi Paolo, great post. Kuala Lumpur and Singapore are lovely places to visit.
So happy to say that I have been to both countries. I love SG and Malaysia has really awesome cheap foods.
WOW! This is beautiful!!
So glad to be able to travel to Singapore via your blog since due to Covid I can’t travel! Great article!
I heard Singapore is an amazing country from the students that I teach! I really want to visit it!
This is amazing country and would love to visit it. I didn’t know there is a language called Malay.
Thanks for this paolo, atleast I had some new ideas when I cambe back here soon.
I really enjoy your blog! I learn something new on each visit. This time Singapore travel. I am excited to read more from you!
If only we can travel now, we will definitely visit these two cities! I miss Singapore a lot.
That airport is seriously on my bucket list of places to see!
Both of these are on my bucket list… can’t wait to visit x