Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. It is known for its skyscrapers, eye-catching colonial architecture, and its picturesque natural beauty. The golden triangle, comprising KLCC, Bukit Bintang, and Chinatown, is the city's central tourist hub. It is also known for its twin skyscrapers, the Petronas Towers, which were once the tallest buildings in the world. Genting Highlands is an integrated hill resort situated on the peak of Mount Ullu Kali, which comprises of shopping malls, casinos, theme parks, and hotels. It is a fantastic holiday destination with tropical weather year-round. The place has made a mark among tourists planning to visit Southeast Asia.
The distance from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands is 57 km by road and can be covered in under an hour. Most buses depart from either KL Sentral or Pekeliling Bus Terminal in Kuala Lumpur, with departures every hour.
Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands Bus Details
Three bus coach companies, namely Aerobus, Resort World, The One Travel and Tours, operate bus rides from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands daily. The buses are clean and comfortable with plush interiors and spacious legroom.
KL to Genting Bus Fare, Services and Drop Off Point
You can book KL to Genting bus tickets at the bus terminal or online via platforms such as redBus. Bus ticket prices for KL to Genting start from as low as SGD 3.13 dependent on the weather, traffic and peak season. Choose from 84 bus services. Filter by bus amenities, pickup and drop-off points, prices, and operators to choose the best option for your Genting Highlands bus journey. There are plenty of buses throughout the day for this route, starting at 2026-10-01 00:00:00 and the last bus departing at 2026-10-01 22:00:00.
You can buy bus tickets to Genting from the Pekeliling Bus Terminal or KL Sentral. However, purchasing bus tickets online is a convenient option. Buses take 1 hour to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Genting, assuming no traffic and smooth weather.
The most common pick-up point in Kuala Lumpur is the Jalan Pekeliling bus terminal, and the dropping point in Genting Highlands is Lower Genting Skyway Station. All buses are air-conditioned and spacious, ensuring a comfortable journey. The buses from KL will arrive at the Awana Bus Terminal, housed in the Awana Skyway Building and connected to the popular Genting Premium Outlet (GPO). For a more picturesque view, visitors can take the Awana SkyWay cable car or take a taxi. You can purchase Awana SkyWay cable car tickets at the SkyWay Avenue station or online via redBus.
