Getting from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur is extreme simple. It’s about an 7-8 hour bus ride that I purchased online for about 20 Singapore Dollars (about 15USD). The bus station was easy to get to with the metro system and although I arrived with 20 minutes to spare, the bus was an hour late. This is not really an uncommon event in Asia, so you have to learn to go with the flow.
Immigration to exit Singapore is the most efficient and quick system I’ve experienced, including in the United States. It’s a finger print and passport scanning system followed by your photograph. If approved, you exit. No exit-stamp required. If not, well, I have no idea what happens and not sure I’d want to know.
Immigration into Malaysia takes time, but as an American is pretty simple. You fill out the immigration documentation, stand in line, and get the 90 day visa on-arrival, which doesn’t cost anything. Technically, it’s called a social visit pass, which essentially means you’re authorized to stay in country for 90 days or less.
14 Comments
shesleni
I super love the photos.
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Thank you!
Rhonda Albom
KL is such a fun city. I haven’t been in years. This was a great read, and the photos brought back some great memories.
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
I loved KL and hope to make it back one day and experience more of the wonders of the city.
travelingness
I’ve never been to Kuala Lumpur but would love to after reading this great post! Lovely photos and helpful info on visiting! 😀
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Just another place to add to I’m sure you’re endless places to visit. Thank you so much!
whitneymoonwandering
Those rainbow stairs are so beautiful! It was one of the first things on my list when I visited KL, but I love getting your local perspective.
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
The stairs were kind of the only true thing I knew (at the time) about KL. I was so blessed with the chance to see it from a different perspective. Thank you for reading.
Emma
What a beautifully colorful city. I would happily spend a day walking around looking at the street art, I love it. And the KL Tower. What a view. I think I’d be equally excited and nervous about that but the city really does seem like a wonderful place
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
I’m a sucker for a good rooftop view, glass bottoms are a perk! KL was really a neat city, I wish I had more time. Thanks for reading.
navigationjunk
Beautiful! I have to admit, though, the glass floor would make me freak out! I don’t mind heights, but for some reason the glass floors get me. The street art is beautiful
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
I love glass bottoms. I tend to seek them out. The street art was a fun find 🙂 Thanks for reading.
Krystianna (@VolumesNVoyages)
This looks like so much fun. I also love your photos! 🙂
Krystianna @ Volumes and Voyages
Nicole | Mapless Adventures
Thank you Krystianna!