Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia. It hosts a variety of landmarks from the colonial era which encompasses the struggle of Malaysia for its independence. The Changlun or Changlon town is a small town about 42 km away from Alor Setar, Kubang Pasu District, Kedah, Malaysia. The name Changlun is a Thai word meaning “Fallen Elephant.”
The two locations are 467 km apart with an estimated duration of 6 to 7 hours to travel by bus. There are a total of 12 operators with a total of 86 trips throughout a single day. On average there is a bus every 16 minutes from Kuala Lumpur to Changlun. The bus route is serviced by several major bus operators that charge a fare between RM 45 to RM 60.
Kuala Lumpur to Changlun Bus Details
There are many bus operators that operate between Kuala Lumpur and Changlun town. The most prominent ones include Alisan Golden Coach, City Holidays Express, Cosmic Express, Inter Top Express KL, Intercity Coach, Kesatuan Express, KKKL SDN BHD (Terus Nanti), Konsortium Bas Ekspres (Malaysia), Maraliner, Prisma Express, Suasana Edaran Sdn Bhd (new), Suasana Tony Coach, etc.
The first bus for the day departs from TBS at 8:00 am in the morning. This bus is provided by Alisan Golden Coach, Kesatuan Express, and Suasana Tony Coach. The last bus of the day leaves at 11:59 pm and is provided by Konsortium.
The bus operators offer all basic amenities for the comfort and convenience of passengers including air-conditioned coaches, TV units, and blankets for night travel.
Things to do in Changlun
Changlun is a small peaceful town that has cultivated the attention of tourists from around the world. The place is popular for its scenic beauty. Some of which includes:
- Langkawi Cable Car, Langkawi Island: Enjoy a cable car ride in the lap of nature at the Langkawi Islands near Changlun. It is something worth trying. The place has seven waterfalls and lies at the foot of the Gunung Machinchang mountain range.
- Cenang Beach: The coasts of this beach are an art in itself with turquoise blue water, white sand, and verdant palms.
- Kilim Geoforest Park: Spread over 100 square km at the mouth of the Andaman Sea, Kilim Karst Geoforest Park is one of the three forest parks. It also features unique Karstic hills and bat-filled caves.
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Disclaimer: Bus timings, routes, and fares are subject to change. Please check the redBus app or website for any last-minute changes.
