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There are 4 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Surfers Paradise by train, plane or bus

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Train to Kuala Lumpur, fly to Gold Coast  •  11h 34m

  1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T1
  2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Gold Coast (OOL) KUL - OOL

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Train to Kuala Lumpur, fly to Brisbane, train  •  14h 24m

  1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T1
  2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Brisbane (BNE) KUL - BNE
  3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1

Train to Ipoh, fly to Brisbane, train  •  19h 17m

  1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
  2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Brisbane (BNE) IPH - BNE
  3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1

Bus to Singapore Changi, fly to Brisbane, train  •  17h 24m

  1. Take the bus from KL Sentral to Tampines MRT
  2. Fly from Singapore Changi (SIN) to Brisbane (BNE) SIN - BNE
  3. Take the train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1

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The cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Surfers Paradise is to train and fly which costs RM 1000 - RM 3900 and takes 11h 34m.

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The fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Surfers Paradise is to train and fly which takes 11h 34m and costs RM 1000 - RM 3900.

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The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Surfers Paradise is 6581 km.

It takes approximately 11h 34m to get from Kuala Lumpur to Surfers Paradise, including transfers.

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Surfers Paradise is 2h ahead of Kuala Lumpur. It is currently 4:13 AM in Kuala Lumpur and 6:13 AM in Surfers Paradise.

There are 2389+ hotels available in Surfers Paradise. Prices start at $149 AUD per night.

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Map of how to get from Kuala Lumpur to Surfers Paradise.
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  • Distance: 6581.2 km
  • Duration: 11h 34m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Surfers Paradise, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Surfers Paradise. However, you can take the train to Klia T1, take the walk to Kuala Lumpur airport, fly to Gold Coast, take the walk to Gold Coast Airport, take the line 777 bus to Broadbeach South station, take the walk to Broadbeach South station, then take the tram to Surfers Paradise. Alternatively, you can take the train to Klia T1, take the walk to Kuala Lumpur airport, fly to Brisbane, take the walk to International Airport Station, take the train to Helensvale station, platform 1, take the walk to Helensvale station, platform 4, then take the tram to Surfers Paradise.

Airlines
Singapore Airlines
Website
singaporeair.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Brisbane via Singapore Changi
Ave. Duration
10h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$800 - $1,900
Flights from Ipoh to Brisbane via Singapore Changi
Ave. Duration
11h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$500 - $2,100
Flights from Ipoh to Brisbane via Singapore Changi, Sydney
Ave. Duration
13h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$600 - $2,300
Flights from Ipoh to Brisbane via Singapore Changi, Adelaide
Ave. Duration
16h 50m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price
$600 - $2,300
Flights from Singapore Changi to Brisbane
Ave. Duration
7h 31m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$800 - $2,400
Qantas
Website
qantas.com
Flights from Singapore Changi to Brisbane
Ave. Duration
7h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$650 - $1,800
Flights from Singapore Changi to Brisbane via Sydney
Ave. Duration
10h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$650 - $1,800
Flights from Singapore Changi to Brisbane via Melbourne
Ave. Duration
11h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$650 - $1,800
AirAsia X
Website
airasiax.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Gold Coast
Ave. Duration
8h
When
Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$240 - $1,200
Malindo Airways
Website
malindoair.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Brisbane via Ngurah Rai
Ave. Duration
10h
When
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$470 - $1,300
Air Niugini
Website
airniugini.com.pg
Flights from Singapore Changi to Brisbane via Port Moresby
Ave. Duration
11h 5m
When
Wednesday
Estimated price
$600 - $2,900
Train operators
KLIA Express
Phone
+603 2267 8000
Email
CustomerEnquiry@KLIAekspres.com
Website
kliaekspres.com
Train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T1
Ave. Duration
28 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
$5 - $12
Website
https://www.kliaekspres.com
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/klia-ekspres
Translink
Phone
13 12 30
Website
translink.com.au
Train from International Airport Station to Helensvale station, platform 1
Ave. Duration
1h 29m
Frequency
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price
$32 - $37
Website
https://translink.com.au/
KTM Intercity
Phone
+60 3 2267 1200
Email
cllcenter@ktmb.com.my
Website
ktmb.com.my
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
Ave. Duration
2h 23m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$2 - $13
Website
https://www.ktmb.com.my
Shuttle
$2 - $3
Express Economy
$6 - $7
Express First
$13
KTM ETS
Phone
+60 3 2267 1200
Email
callcenter@ktmb.com.my
Website
ktmb.com.my
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
$12
Website
https://www.ktmb.com.my
Silver
$9
Gold
$12
Platinum
$14 - $16
Bus operators
City Express
Phone
+6069517073
Website
cityexpress.com.my
Bus from KL Sentral to Tampines MRT
Ave. Duration
5h 18m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$41
Schedules at
cityexpress.com.my
Book at
easybook.com

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