Bus Stops in Malaysia
Malaysia has a widely interconnected network of bus stops and bus terminals. These are serviced by a multitude of bus operators, of which reservations for many operators can be made by using the redBus platform. Travellers can book bus tickets online on this platform at any time.
This comprehensive guide to the major bus terminals in Malaysia is a handy tool to have in your travel toolkit.
Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) Bus Station
Terminal Bersepadu Selatan is one of the most frequented stations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and is popularly known as TBS. It is close to the Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2 Ring Road. TBS is 14.1 kilometres away from Kuala Lumpur’s city centre, via the fastest route by car. This is one of the best-connected bus terminals in Malaysia. Travellers going to TBS from the city centre can use trains, taxis, or buses, though buses have proved to be the most cost-effective mode of travel.
Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal
The Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal is located in Penang, Malaysia. It was opened in 2005 to accommodate buses going to and returning from several destinations within the country. By road, Sungai Nibong is 12 kilometres away from George Town, the capital of Penang. The bus terminal is also a stone’s throw away from the Bukit Jambul neighbourhood and the Penang Bridge.
JB Larkin Bus Terminal
JB Larkin, also known as Larkin Sentral, is one of the major bus terminals in Malaysia. It is located in Johor Bahru, the third-largest city in the country. JB Larkin is approximately 6 kilometres away from Johor Bahru City Square by road. Passengers can get to the bus station by either taking the Route 1 from Johor Bahru City Square to reach JB Larkin terminal or by taking the express bus bound for Wong Ah Fook from any stop in the City Square. From JB Sentral, take the Bas Muafakat Johor Bus Service P101.
Melaka Sentral Bus Terminal
Melaka Sentral Bus Terminal is the largest bus station in Melaka and one of the biggest bus terminals in Malaysia. It services passengers travelling to and arriving from Melaka, Malaysia, and Singapore. Melaka Sentral is around 10 kilometres away from Central Melaka by road. It is not connected to an LRT station, so the next best option to get to the bus terminal is by express bus. The Jalan Sungai Putat (M126) is the fastest route to take by taxi if you have to get from Central Melaka to Melaka Sentral bus terminal. People can even take any bus bound for Melaka Sentral from anywhere in the city to reach the terminal.
Ipoh Amanjaya Bus Station
Ipoh Amanjaya is a bus terminal in Ipoh, the capital of Perak in Malaysia. It’s one of the better-connected bus terminals in the country and sees a multitude of bus operators plying to and fro daily. The fastest route places Amanjaya terminal approximately 12 kilometres away from the heart of Ipoh. If a passenger wishes to travel by taxi, they can take the Jalan Kuala Kangsar from central Ipoh to reach Amanjaya terminal. Alternatively, people can take Route 240 onto Persiaran Meru Raya 3. People can reach Amanjaya terminal by bus from bus stops including Terminal Kidd and Ipoh Town.
Berjaya Times Square Bus Terminal
Berjaya Times Square bus stop is located along Jalan Imbi in Kuala Lumpur. It is opposite the 48-story shopping mall of the same name. Like other bus terminals in Kuala Lumpur, the Berjaya Times Square terminal is also frequented by locals and tourists alike. It is around 3 kilometres away from the city centre. People can use the Jalan Pudu and Jalan Imbi roads to reach BTS Terminal from the city centre by car. If a person wishes to reach the terminal by train, they can take a RapidKL train to Hang Tuah or the monorail to Imbi to get to BTS Terminal from the city centre. Feel like taking a walk? BTS terminal is walkable from areas such as Petaling Street, Bukit Bintang and KLCC.
Pudu Sentral Puduraya Bus Station
Pudu Sentral, also known as Puduraya, is the primary bus terminal for local services in Kuala Lumpur. It once served long-distance buses; however, those have now been diverted to the Bandar Tasik Selatan integrated bus terminals. If you search for “bus stops near me” when in the city centre, Petaling Street or Central Market, Pudu Sentral will likely pop up– it’s a short walk away. Other ways of getting to the bus terminal are by train where a person can take an LRT train to get off at Plaza Rakyat or by road, where the person can travel along either the Jalan Tun Perak or Jalan Pudu.
Kuantan Sentral Bus Terminal
Kuantan Sentral is by far the biggest of the bus terminals in Malaysia’s East Coast region. It hosts express buses, local buses and intercity buses, connecting Kuantan Sentral to different parts of the country. Kuantan Sentral terminal is best accessed by intercity bus or taxis. Some of the popular ways taken to reach Kuantan Sentral Bus Terminal are by road where a person would have to take Jalan Pintasan Kuantan if they’re coming up to the terminal from further south. If a passenger plans on reaching the terminal by bus, they can board any bus bound for Kuantan Sentral and get off at the last stop.
Golden Mile Tower
Completed in the year 1974, this 24-storey tower stands at over 90 meters above ground. Don’t get confused. Though the tower was meant for office space and for renting out to other businesses, this isn’t an actual bus terminal in Singapore. Infact, Golden Mile Tower is a popular pick-up and drop-off point for a number of bus operators. And as this isn’t an official bus terminal, passengers will not find bus platforms here.
Golden Mile Complex
Located along Beach Road, Golden Mile Complex is a popular pick-up and drop-off point among a number of travelers. This high-rise building is home to over 400 shops that dwell in a number of different businesses. People can even grab a bite to eat at any of the available restaurants and food stalls located here. Washrooms are also available here. People who wish to purchase a bus ticket offline or if they have any query that they wish to clear out, ticket counters are available on the ground floor of Golden Mile Tower.
