With Singapore’s year-round sweltering summer, it’s a good thing that Genting Highlands is located just a couple hours away to give us a pseudo-wintertime experience. Home to many attractions, the resort-like city has activities to entertain both the young and old, whether your idea of a thrilling time is visiting a casino or riding a rollercoaster.
If you’re planning your next getaway to the resort city, here’s how to get to Genting Highlands from Singapore:
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If you prioritise convenience, travelling by coach is probably the best option for you. The direct bus services will take you straight from Singapore to Genting in approximately 7 hours – without the hassle of lugging your baggage around and dealing with transportation transfers.
Those feeling a little bougie can even opt to ride on luxury buses, which have snug interiors and high-end amenities for a comfy ride. Read on for a list of popular options you can consider.
| Bus Provider | Price (Roundtrip) | Departure Times & Locations | Arrival Point |
| KKKL Travel & Tours | From $80/pax | Departs at: 5.30am: Sengkang 6am: Yishun 6.15am: Kovan 6.45am: Jurong East | Sky Avenue Bus Terminal |
| WTS Travel & Tours | From $75/pax | 5.15am: Downtown East, Kovan Hub 206 Bus Terminal 5.30am: Tampines MRT, Compass One, Suntec City Tower 2, Yishun MRT Exit C, Woodleigh Mall 5.45am: Bedok Djitsun Mall, Causeway Point, Redhill Market 6.00am: Jurong East, Bukit Panjang Plaza, Choa Chu Kang MRT, Jurong Point9pm: Ang Mo Kio Blk 710, Tampines MRT 9.15pm: Compass One, Yishun MRT Exit C 9.30pm: Kovan Hub 206 Bus Terminal 9.45pm: Choa Chu Kang MRT | Sky Avenue Bus Terminal |
| Ridewell Travel | $75/pax | 5.30am: Tampines MRT Exit B 5.45am: Compass Point 5.50am: Ang Mo Kio 6am: Yishun MRT Exit B 6.10am: Choa Chu Kang 6.30am: Jurong East Venture Avenue9pm: Tampines MRT Exit B 9.15pm: Compass Point 9.30pm: Yishun MRT Exit B 9.50pm: Jurong East Venture Avenue | Contact for details |
| 707-Inc | $74/pax | 5.30am, 8.55am: Tampines MRT Exit B 5.50am: Ang Mo Kio (Bus Stop in Front of Block 710) 6.40am: People’s Park Centre, Choa Chu Kang MRT Exit C 7am: Kovan Interchange Bus Terminal 7am, 10.05am: Jurong East MRT Exit B 7.05am: Boon Lay Shopping Centre 7.20am: Ban San Street/Queen Street 170 Bus Terminal 7.45am, 10.45am: Harbourfront Centre Coach Bay 9.05am: Compass One 9.15am: Bedok Djitsun Mall 9.25am: Yishun MRT Exit B 9.35am, 2pm: Oxley Bizhub Express Bus Terminal 9.45am: Harbourfront Centre Coach Bay9pm: Ban San Street/Queen Street 170 Bus Terminal, Tampines MRT Exit B 9.10pm: Kovan Interchange Bus Terminal 9.15pm: Boon Lay Shopping Centre, Compass One 9.30pm: Yishun MRT Exit B 9.40pm: Harbourfront Centre Coach Bay 9.45pm: Jurong East MRT Exit B | Hilltop Bus Terminal |
Comfy coaches to Genting with USB charging ports & spacious seats
If you want a comfy journey without breaking the bank, KKKL Travel & Tours’ coaches start at just $80/pax for a round trip to Genting Highlands.
The coaches are equipped with “super VIP seats” that are spacious and provide sufficient leg room – 2 important features for a cramp-free journey, especially considering the long 7-hour ride. USB charging ports are available at each seat, so your device always has enough juice during a K-drama binge on your journey.
Departs at:
5.30am: Sengkang
6am: Yishun
6.15am: Kovan
6.45am: Jurong East
Arrives at:
Sky Avenue Bus Terminal
Price: From $80/pax for a round trip
Singapore to Genting bus services with departures that start from 5.15am
Image credit: MyExpressBus.com
WTS Travel has buses to Genting Highlands from Singapore that run from 5.15am-6am in the morning and from 9pm-9.45pm at night, so you can book your time slots based on whether you’re an early bird or night owl. Their SVIP coaches also come equipped with TV sets and on-demand shows – you won’t need to worry about keeping yourself entertained on the long journey.
If the SVIP coach isn’t VIP enough for you, there’s also the Platinum 21 Seater Coach you can book for an extra $15 per way. We’re talking business-class-style booth seats with controls to adjust your seat back, that won’t disturb passengers behind you.
You can also book tour packages if you’re planning to stay a couple of nights in Genting. Prices start from $109 per room per night at the First World Hotel, and if you’re a Resorts World Genting member, you’ll get further discounts on your package.
Departs at:
5.15am: Downtown East, Kovan Hub 206 Bus Terminal
5.30am: Tampines MRT, Compass One, Suntec City Tower 2, Yishun MRT Exit C, Woodleigh Mall
5.45am: Bedok Djitsun Mall, Causeway Point, Redhill Market
6.00am: Jurong East, Bukit Panjang Plaza, Choa Chu Kang MRT, Jurong Point
9pm: Ang Mo Kio Blk 710, Tampines MRT
9.15pm: Compass One, Yishun MRT Exit C
9.30pm: Kovan Hub 206 Bus Terminal
9.45pm: Choa Chu Kang MRT
Arrives at:
Sky Avenue Bus Terminal
Price: From $75/pax for round trip
Ridewell Travel is relatively new, having only launched its coach service to Genting Highlands from Singapore in 2022. They have multiple pick-up points in Singapore, making it convenient for travellers to hop on board, no matter where they stay.
If you’re looking for something a little more elaborate, say for a party or huge family event, it’s possible to rent out entire buses for a private coach experience. You’ll be able to select different buses based on your group size.
Departs at:
5.30am: Tampines MRT Exit B
5.45am: Compass Point
5.50am: Ang Mo Kio
6am: Yishun MRT Exit B
6.10am: Choa Chu Kang
6.30am: Jurong East Venture Avenue
9pm: Tampines MRT Exit B
9.15pm: Compass Point
9.30pm: Yishun MRT Exit B
9.50pm: Jurong East Venture Avenue
Price: $75/pax for a round trip
*Costs for hiring a private bus varies based on group size and date, contact Ridewell Travel for pricing quotes. Some buses in their schedule may be chartered under 707-Inc.
Image credit: Bookaway
707-Inc offers one of the cheapest packages for Genting Members, with prices starting at just $74. They offer packages such as a 2-night stay at First World Hotel and a round trip coach ride starting from $88 for Resorts World Genting Members. You can also find alternative deals on third-party platforms such as RedBus, depending on availability.
If you’re interested in exploring other cities in Malaysia, the agency also offers free-and-easy tour packages. One of the packages includes a pit stop at Malacca while en route to Genting, so you’ll get to make the most of your short holiday and tour different parts of Malaysia.
Depart at:
5.30am & 8.55am: Tampines MRT Exit B
5.50am: Ang Mo Kio (Bus Stop in Front of Block 710)
6.40am: People’s Park Centre, Choa Chu Kang MRT Exit C
7am: Kovan Interchange Bus Terminal
7am & 10.05am: Jurong East MRT Exit B
7.05am: Boon Lay Shopping Centre
7.20am: Ban San Street/Queen Street 170 Bus Terminal
7.45am & 10.45am: Harbourfront Centre Coach Bay
9.05am: Compass One
9.15am: Bedok Djitsun Mall
9.25am: Yishun MRT Exit B
9.35am & 2pm: Oxley Bizhub Express Bus Terminal
9.45am: Harbourfront Centre Coach Bay
9pm: Ban San Street/Queen Street 170 Bus Terminal, Tampines MRT Exit B
9.10pm: Kovan Interchange Bus Terminal
9.15pm: Boon Lay Shopping Centre, Compass One
9.30pm: Yishun MRT Exit B
9.40pm: Harbourfront Centre Coach Bay
9.45pm: Jurong East MRT Exit B
Arrives at:
Hilltop Bus Terminal
Price: $74/pax for roundtrip
*Some bus routes might require a change of bus at Malaysia CIQ.
This route is ideal if you’re visiting KL first before heading to Genting. Getting to KL is pretty simple, with affordable land and air transport options. For instance, a bus there only costs $30/pax via Transtar Travel, while flight prices go as low as $97/pax via Air Asia.
When you’re ready to leave for Genting, the journey from KL Sentral will take about 1.5 hours. The Express Bus will bring you straight to Awana Skyway. From there, there’s also a cable car ride to the Final SkyAvenue Station at Genting Highlands, so we really aren’t complaining.
Image credit: @landscape_academy_ali via Instagram
It may seem like a more arduous journey than taking a direct coach, but it’s still relatively convenient and affordable. Simply purchase a ticket at KL Sentral (S$3.16), which covers the Express Bus ride to Awana Station. You can then purchase a cable car ticket from S$3.47/pax.
Book Awana SkyWay Gondola Genting Cable Car ticket.
Image credit: @zzzirisss via instagram
Where: KL Sentral to Awana Station, then Awana Skyway Cable Car to Final Sky Avenue Station Genting Highlands
Departure (bus): At 15-minute intervals from 7.45am-7.30pm, Daily
Departure (cable car): 7am-11pm, Daily
Price: S$6.63/pax
Contact: +60 3 2786 8080 | KL Sentral website
If you’re in need of a quick getaway, don’t forget to check Genting Highlands off your travel list. With convenient coach services, and even a fun cable car ride up to the highlands, it’s sure to be a fun holiday for friends and families.
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Cover image adapted from: Genting Highlands Pahang, RedBus, Bookaway
Originally published on 24th June 2022. Last updated by Celine Wee on 14th November 2025.
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