Getting to Kuala Lumpur by Road

Getting to Kuala Lumpur by Road

ala Lumpur is one of the largest and the capital city of Malaysia. This city has everything inside it. From shopping malls, historical and architectural building to awesome beaches, you will feel simply enthralled. Getting to Kula Lumpur by road is very common.

Roads in Malaysia are generally in good condition and driving standards are mellower than in most Asian countries. In general the road routes are numbered. There are certain traffic riles which you have to abide by while driving. You have to drive on the left and it is a must to wear a seatbelt. You have to maintain a speed limit of 60kph or 37mph in the city, 90kph or 56mph on main country roads and 110kph or 69mph on highways and expressways. The minimum age for driving is 21 years and16 years for riding a motorcycle. It is very essential to possess a national driving license but it is advisable to obtain an International Driving Permit for traveling from one city to another. But if you don't have the latter, the Road Transport Department must certify any national license. It is also compulsory to possess a third party automobile liability insurance is mandatory. Driving in a boozed up state is a crime that is taken very seriously in Malaysia, and is punished with large fines or imprisonment.

Driving in Malaysia has become very comfortable because of the North-South Highway, which extends from Singapore to the Thai border via Kuala Lumpur. Though the driving states are good in Malaysia, it has a certain proportion of drivers who take risks such as overtaking on blind corners, speeding in heavy rainfall and jumping red traffic lights.

A number of buses operate from various parts to Kula Lumpur. These buses have several facilities to make the journey comfortable. The buses are mainly air-conditioned. It is not essential to book in advance. The service is quiet frequent that if you miss one you can board the next. The main terminal, Puda Raya Bus Station, Jalan Puda Raya is a hub for services all over Peninsula Malaysia, as well as international services to Singapore. The journey time varies from 7 to 8 hours while it takes 12 to 13 hours to reach from Thailand. Services to the east coast of Peninsula Malaysia also leave from Putra Bus Station, opposite the Putra World Trade Centre, and Pekeliling Bus Station. Banguan MARA Bus Station serves destinations to the south.

Routes to the city

There are some specific routes to get to Kula Lumpur by road. The North-South Expressway Central Link (NSECL), Federal Highway, Shal Alam Expressway and Klang Valley Expressway Highway are the main routes to the city centre. Both the NSECL and the federal road Route 1 run from Johor Baru. Johor Baru is linked via bridge to Singapore in the south, to Kuala Lumpur and from Butterworth/Penang into the heart of the city. The federal road Route 5 connects to the Shah Alam and Klang Valley Express Highway from Melaka into Kuala Lumpur into the hub of the city. The average driving time to Kula Lumpur from Melaka is approximately 2 to 3 hours while from Singapore it takes round about 5 to 6 hours. From Butterworth/Penang it takes 6 to 7 hours to reach Kula Lumpur.

Getting to Kula Lumpur is a very good option. It is comparatively cheap than by air. Though the journey becomes a bit time consuming, you will certainly like the journey.

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