Malaysia bus companies & terminals 2026
Kuala Lumpur has a large main bus terminal, TBS, but many departures leave from elsewhere: KL Sentral, a shopping mall, a hotel. Here is where each company leaves from in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malacca, Johor Bahru, Langkawi and Kuching, as listed on 12Go in October 2026.
Find your departure on 12Go →TBS is the hub — but not for every bus
In our sample of 23 routes, most long-distance coaches from Kuala Lumpur were listed from TBS Kuala Lumpur (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan). But a good number of departures were listed elsewhere, and many operators simply show "Kuala Lumpur" without naming a terminal.
So the right reflex is simple: read the departure point written on your ticket, check it on a map the day before, and allow time to get there. The names below are the ones used on 12Go for departures on 24 October 2026.
Kuala Lumpur: where each company departs
| Departure point (as named on 12Go) | Companies | Destinations |
|---|---|---|
| TBS Kuala Lumpur | Billion Stars Express, Qistna Express, Eltabina Express, Alya Xpress, Pancaran Matahari, KPB Ekspress, Plusliner, Mayang Sari, CS Travel, Unititi Express, Transnasional, Trans Malaya Express, Alisan Golden Coach, Suasana Tony Coach, Jetbus… | Singapore, Penang, Ipoh, Malacca, Kuantan, Kota Bharu, Cameron Highlands, Mersing, Taman Negara, Hat Yai, KLIA airport |
| KL Sentral | SkyBus (coach), KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit (trains), RWT Express | KLIA airport, Genting Highlands |
| Berjaya Times Square | StarMart, StarMart SG | Singapore |
| Terminal Bersepadu Gombak | Pahang Lin Siong | Cameron Highlands |
| Hentian Duta | Super Nice Express | Hat Yai (Thailand) |
| Travelodge Chinatown Kuala Lumpur | NKS Hotel and Travel, Han Travel (minivans) | Taman Negara |
| Shown as "Kuala Lumpur" — check the address on your ticket | Super Nice Express, KKKL Express, Neoliner, City Express, Ekspres Mutiara, Ekspres Perdana, Naza Express, Melor Interline, Resort World Genting… | Johor Bahru, Penang, Malacca, Kota Bharu, Kuantan, Genting Highlands… |
Penang: three different departure areas
| Departure point (as named on 12Go) | Companies | Destinations |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal Bus Sungai Nibong | CS Travel, Unititi Express, BEH Travel | Cameron Highlands, Hat Yai |
| Komtar / Prangin Mall (George Town) | Zee Zenith Travel, Ahlin Tour | Hat Yai (Thailand), by van |
| Jalan Pantai, Butterworth (mainland) | Komtar Gunung Raya Hatyai | Hat Yai (Thailand) |
Penang → Hat Yai vans also leave from guesthouses and hotels: on 24 October 2026 New Asian Travel, Poh Hai Travel and KST Travel each listed their own pick-up point.
Malacca, Johor Bahru, Langkawi and Kuching
| City | Departure point (as named on 12Go) | Companies and destinations |
|---|---|---|
| Malacca | Melaka Sentral | 707 Inc, Super Nice Express → Singapore |
| Malacca | Melaka Hatten Hotel | KKKL Express Singapore (SVIP) → Singapore |
| Johor Bahru | Shown as "Johor Bahru" | KTM shuttle train and Transtar Cross Border buses → Singapore |
| Langkawi | Kuah Jetty | Bundhaya Speed Boat, Teaw Sanook, Satun Center Tour, Koh Ngai Camping… → Koh Lipe (Thailand) |
| Langkawi | Telaga Harbour Marina | Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Baan Pun Travel → Koh Lipe (Thailand) |
| Kuching (Borneo) | Kuching Sentral, or shown as "Kuching" | Kapit Express, EVA Express, Sungei Merah, Bus Asia Biaramas… → Miri |
Two piers in Langkawi for Koh Lipe: always check which one is printed on your ticket.
Who runs which route
Companies with the most departures on 12Go for 24 October 2026.
| Route | Main companies (departures that day) |
|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur → Singapore | Billion Stars Express (170), Qistna Express (78), Eltabina Express (42), StarMart (40), StarMart SG (40), Ekspres Mutiara (33), Super Nice Express (32) |
| Kuala Lumpur → Penang | Billion Stars Express (81), Super Nice Express (45), Alya Xpress (45), Suasana Edaran (36), Pancaran Matahari (34), Quick Liner Express (26), KPB Ekspress (25) |
| Kuala Lumpur → Johor Bahru | Neoliner Express (66), City Express (58), Super Nice Express (37), LA Holidays (34), Meridian Holidays Express (31), KKKL Express (23) |
| Kuala Lumpur → Malacca | Melor Interline Express (25), KKKL Express (21), Mayang Sari (15), Delima Vision (14), Mayang Sari Express (13) |
| Kuala Lumpur → Kota Bharu | Ekspres Mutiara (87), Ekspres Perdana (77), Naza Express (59), Sani Express (48), Queen Express (35) |
| Kuala Lumpur → Kuantan | Sani Express (29), Mayang Sari (17), Mayang Sari Express (16), LA Holidays (14), My Xpress (12) |
| Kuala Lumpur → Hat Yai | Suasana Tony Coach (30), Alisan Coach (16), Alisan Golden Coach (15), City Express (8) |
| Kuala Lumpur → KLIA airport | KLIA Transit (160), KLIA Ekspres (116), SkyBus (97), Suasana Edaran (48), Aerobus (46), Jetbus Malaysia (30) |
Official websites we could verify
We only list websites that we opened and that clearly belong to the operator (checked on 7 October 2026). For timetables and contact details, refer to these official sites.
| Operator | Official website | Services |
|---|---|---|
| Express Rail Link | kliaekspres.com | KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit airport trains |
| Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTMB) | ktmb.com.my | National railway, ETS trains and the Shuttle Tebrau from Johor Bahru to Singapore |
Trains: the alternative on some routes
To the airport, the trains from KL Sentral are the fastest option: KLIA Ekspres in about 33 minutes (€12) and KLIA Transit in about 36 minutes (€9.03–12), against 1 to 2 hours by coach.
Kuala Lumpur → Penang: 12Go also listed a rail option from KL Sentral to Butterworth, the mainland station facing Penang island, at €14.68 for about 6 hours — slower than the coach (about 5 hours), at a similar price.
Johor Bahru → Singapore: the KTM shuttle train crosses in 5 minutes for €1.77, against about 1 h 20 for the Transtar bus.
Companies and terminals: your questions
What is TBS in Kuala Lumpur?
Do all buses to Singapore leave from TBS?
Where do buses leave from in Penang?
Where do boats to Koh Lipe leave from in Langkawi?
Know where you leave from — book your seat
On 12Go, every departure shows the terminal name and the company, so you can choose the one closest to you.
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