Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Bus Times: 5-6h, from €10

Kuala Lumpur to Singapore takes about 5-6 hours by coach including the border crossing, on one of Southeast Asia's busiest cross-border routes. Coaches are the everyday choice, comfortable and cheap from around EUR 10; flights are quick in the air but add airport time on both sides. Here is how the options compare.

Distance	About 350 km
Cheapest	Coach
Fastest in air	Flight (about 1h)
Note	Border queues can add time either way

Mode	Departures/day	First-last departure	Fastest	Typical fare	Top operators
Train	2	09:03-09:03	7m	USD 17	KLIA Transit
Bus	567	00:00-23:59	4h 00m	USD 17-33	Billion Stars Express, Qistna Express, StarMart
Flight	143	00:25-23:45	1h 00m	USD 43-368	Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, AirAsia
Prices checked October 18, 2026 from 37724 scheduled departures.

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Bus	Aeroline / Transtar / KKKL coach Comfortable and frequent. Time depends on the Causeway border queue.	about 5 to 6 hours	approx €10 to €25	No	Check on 12Go →
Flight	AirAsia / Scoot / Malaysia Airlines Quick in the air, but two airports plus immigration.	about 1h plus airport time	approx €40 to €90	No	Compare on Kiwi →

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How long is the bus from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore?

About 5 to 6 hours including immigration, though the Causeway border crossing can add time at busy periods.

Is the bus or flight better from KL to Singapore?

The coach is cheap, comfortable and centre to centre; the flight is faster in the air but adds two airport transfers and immigration. Budget and timing decide it.

Do I need my passport from KL to Singapore?

Yes. It is an international border between Malaysia and Singapore, so carry your passport for immigration at the crossing.

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