Travelling around Malaysia is smooth-sailing as Malaysia is well-connected. Whether it is via air, road, rail and sea, you can fully utilize Malaysia’s vast public transportation network. For tourist convenience, there are Touch n Go (TnG) Concession Cards which provide discounted fares on RapidKL Bus, LRT and Monorail services.
You can fly nationwide from one state to another with ease with Malaysia Airlines (MAS), Firefly and Air Asia. The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is only 50 km or an hour’s drive south of Kuala Lumpur. From KLIA, visitors can take connecting flights to most major cities and towns in Malaysia as well as to Sabah and Sarawak.
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Bus is an affordable mode of transport in Malaysia. There are many buses that can take you within cities and towns. RapidKL is the largest bus operator in the Klang Valley. Currently, there are 98 stage bus routes and 39 feeder bus services which operate from LRT stations. Besides buses, taxi services are easily available. All taxis are fitted with metres, relatively affordable, air-conditioned and clean. You can also opt for rent-a-car, a motorbike or bicycle to travel within the city and town.
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Bus: www.myrapid.com.my/
Taxi: www.malaysia.alloexpat.com/malaysia_information/taxi_malaysia.php
Car rental: www.onestopmalaysia.com/directory/travel/car-rental/
Motorbike rental: www.ridemalaysia.com.my
Bicycle rental: www.metrobike.com.my
Travelling on rail gives you the opportunity to enjoy the fascinating sights of Malaysia in a leisurely manner. KTM Komuter connects you from state to state and within towns. RapidKL’s rail system connects you within Kuala Lumpur and Selangor state, and currently comprises 3 lines, the Kelana Jaya Line, the Ampang Line and the KL Monorail. For non-stop high speed rail service to and fro Kuala Lumpur International Airport, you can take the KLIA Express.
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Ferry services are provided to travel from island to island and mainland to island, such as in Penang and Langkawi. Cruise services that enable you to enjoy in-house entertainment and the sea views while connecting you to islands and various routes are available.
For further details, visit:
www.penangport.gov.my/Facilities7.aspx