Getting to and from Malaysia:
By Air
Most flights enter Malaysia through Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang. There are a few regional flights from Asia and Australia which fly into Penang, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and a few other cities as well.
Getting around Malaysia:
By Air
There are two main domestic airlines in Malaysia; Malaysia Airlines and Air Asia. Be sure to be aware of the wet seasons of each area, as flying to during a wet season can be difficult due to cancellations. The wet seasons are October to March in Sarawak and on Sabah’s north-east coast; May to November on Sabah’s west coast. Airfare discounts are often given to students and for groups of three or more.
By Train
There are two lines on the Keretapi Tanah Melayu railway services, with one running up the west coast from Singapore, through KL, Butterworth and on into Thailand. The other runs through Kuala Lipis up to the northeastern corner near Kota Bharu in Kelantan.
The types of trains include express and local trains. Express trains are air-conditioned and have differed seating classes; premier – 1st class, superior – 2nd class, and economy – 3rd class. Express trains make less stops and run on a more set schedule, making them almost twice as fast as the local trains.
By Bus
Bus travel throughout Malaysia is quite common and a comfortable way to travel. Transnasional Express, Plusliner and Aeroline are the major bus companies, with an ample amount of buses running all different routes, making travel fairly easy. Larger towns may have separate bus stations for local/regional buses and long-distance buses. In the smaller towns the bus stations can be a bit difficult to find, however the ticket prices are usually a lot cheaper.
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