Kuala Lumpur is the capital as well as the largest city of Malaysia. The country is recognized as one of the fastest growing metropolitans in Southeast Asia and is the cultural, financial, and economic center of Malaysia. It is also known for its comprehensive public transportation system and numerous glass and steel-clad skyscrapers. Parit Buntar is a town in the Kerian district. Perak, on the other hand, is renowned as the “Rice Bowl” of Perak due to extensive areas of paddy fields. The city receives a significant deal of rainfall and is known to have a tropical climate.
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Parit Bunbtar is approximately 320 km by road and the journey usually takes between 4.5 to 5 hours depending on the route taken. The bus provides tourists and commuters with an economically feasible and convenient means of public transport. In fact, buses are the cheapest and preferred over other means of transport.
Around five to six reliable bus companies are functional between the two cities which provide passengers with a worthwhile experience along with reliable and comfortable services.
Kuala Lumpur to Parit Buntar Bus Details
KKKL, Transnasional, StarMart, Maraliner, Economy Express, and Persada Travel & Tours are few of the most popular coach companies operational between the route. The buses are equipped with comfortable interiors and provide enough space to stretch your legs and reclinable seats.
Transnasional and StarMart are the largest bus operators between the routes. Transnasional conducts five bus trips daily with its first bus leaving at 9:30 AM and the last one departing at 11:00 PM. On the other hand, StarMart provides eight daily buses, the first at 1:00 AM and the last bus is at 10:30 PM. The first four StarMart buses depart within a 30-minute gap of each other. The last bus of the day is at 11:30 PM and is provided by KKKL Express which departs from Hentian Duta. The buses come with excellent steward services and are equipped with TVs and air-conditioners.
The bus fares usually lie between RM 30 to RM 50 and this depends on the coach-type that’s booked. The several coach categories include SVIP, Executive, Seater, and many more. The buses usually don’t have a toilet and gas stations are the general stopping points for toilet and refreshment breaks. Travelers need to report at their designated pick-up points at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time. There are generally 3 pick-up locations namely Hentian Duta, Kajang, and Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS). The buses from Hentian Duta usually have no stoppage points in between.
Things to do in Parit Buntar
- Ban Pecah: A scenic spot and a popular fishing point.
- Pasar Kemboja: The market place of the city.
- Parit Buntar Clock Tower: A local historical landmark.
