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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Riauby train, plane, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Riau by train, plane, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU)plane plane KUL - PKU
    3h 50m
    Rp 890,044–2,369,284
  2. Drive, ferry, bus

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Port Dicksoncar car
    2. Take the ferry from Port Dickson to Dumaiferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Dumai Terminal AKAP to Terminal AKAP BRPSbus bus
    8h 23m

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
TicketRp 833,820Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Riau, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Riau. However, you can take the train to Klia T2, walk to Klia2, take the bus to Klia 1 2, walk to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) airport, fly to Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU), then take the taxi to Pekanbaru. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuala Lumpur to Rri via Port Dickson, Dumai, Dumai Terminal AKAP, and Terminal Bandar Raya Payung Sekaki in around 8h 23m.

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