Tampines is a small but planned residential town of Singapore situated in Tanah Merah in the Eastern region of Singapore. The town gets its name from the famous Tampines trees in the region. Thanks to its robust planning, the town offers amazing connectivity via roads to all three bus terminals, the airport, and also has a network of expressways.
On the other hand, Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, is famous for the glass and steel-clad Petronas Towers, colonial architecture, welcoming locals, and countless natural attractions. Thanks to its large shopping malls, and the tourism industry, it has become the 10th most visited city in 2017.
The distance between Tampines and Kuala Lumpur is 371 km by road which is usually covered in four and a half hours. Thanks to the vibrant transport network in both cities, there are various coaches available on this route. These include some five-star rated coaches like StarMart Express, Eltabina Jaya, Golden Coach, KKKL Travel and Tours. The various bus options between Tampines and Kuala Lumpur ensure a comfortable and economic journey. The average fare on this route can be between S$ 20 TO S$ 31.
Tampines to Kuala Lumpur Bus Details
As many visitors prefer staying in Tampines, the first bus from Tampines leaves at 8:15 pm. On this bus, which is usually by StarMart Express, you can expect to reach your destination in 6 hours that is around 2:15 am. You can expect this journey to be relatively long but comfortable with cushioned interiors, sleeper seats, and a direct non-stop journey. The last bus on this route leaves at around 11:59 pm. If you want to catch this bus, you will need to get to the Golden Mile Tower terminal. There are usually no stops on this route.
Apart from SVIP, you can also choose from Economy, Standard, Executive, and Seater coaches on this route. Some of the main pick-up points in Tampines are Beach Road and Golden Mile Tower. On the other hand, the main drop-off points in Kuala Lumpur include Monorail stations, Berjaya Times Square, and Kiosk AK-01.
Things to do in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur can be a highlight of your journey if you don’t get bogged down by its large size and its plethora of traveling options. Some of these are as follows:
- Batu Caves: The famous Hindu shrines in Malaysia are located in the cool mountains which are accessible by the longest cable car in Asia. This place, one of the oldest rainforest in the world, is usually a top place to visit among tourists.
- Petronas Towers: If you are looking for a spectacular view of Kuala Lumpur, head to the Petronas towers. The tickets promise a memorable reward.
- Private Fireflies Tour: If you want to watch thousands of fireflies light up a night along with an unforgettable seafood dinner, then definitely try this tour.
- Local Street Night Food Tour: Taste lively flavors, and all the satay sticks you can find in the local markets. Get an uninterrupted and lively view of local life.
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