What is the cheapest way to get from Sumatra to Kuala Lumpur?

The cheapest way to get from Sumatra to Kuala Lumpur is to ferry and bus via Malacca which costs RM 90 - RM 150 and takes 5h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sumatra to Kuala Lumpur?

The fastest way to get from Sumatra to Kuala Lumpur is to fly and train which takes 2h 48m and costs RM 190 - RM 550.

How far is it from Sumatra to Kuala Lumpur?

The distance between Sumatra and Kuala Lumpur is 228 km.

How do I travel from Sumatra to Kuala Lumpur without a car?

The best way to get from Sumatra to Kuala Lumpur without a car is to ferry and taxi and train which takes 3h 23m and costs RM 230 - RM 340.

How long does it take to get from Sumatra to Kuala Lumpur?

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Sumatra to Kuala Lumpur, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sumatra and Kuala Lumpur?

Kuala Lumpur is 1h ahead of Sumatra. It is currently 7:30 PM in Sumatra and 8:30 PM in Kuala Lumpur.

Where can I stay near Kuala Lumpur?

There are 8190+ hotels available in Kuala Lumpur.

Sumatra to Kuala Lumpur - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, taxi, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Sumatra to Kuala Lumpur by ferry, taxi, train, bus, or plane

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Ferry, taxi, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Port Dicksonferry
2. Take the taxi from Port Dickson to Klia T1taxi
3. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
3h 23m
RM 235–334
Ferry, bus via Malacca
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Melakaferry
2. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
5h 10m
RM 93–149
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Port Dicksonferry
2. Take the bus from Terminal Port Dickson to Terminal Onebus
3. Take the bus from Seremban to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
6h 47m
RM 267–269
Fly Simpang Tiga Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane PKU - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
2h 48m
RM 193–511
Ferry, bus, train via Malacca
1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Melakaferry
2. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus
3. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
5h 34m
RM 109–241
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Port Dicksonferry
2. Take the bus from Terminal Port Dickson to Ktm Serembanbus
3. Take the train from Seremban to Kuala Lumpurtrain
6h 50m
RM 171–180
Fly Minangkabau International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane PDG - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
3h 8m
RM 166–433
Fly Simpang Tiga Airport to Malacca International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Malacca International Airport (MKZ)plane PKU - MKZ
2. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
3h 12m
RM 683–1,199

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

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57 minAverage Duration

RM 184Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sumatra to Kuala Lumpur.

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Distance: 227.7 km
Duration: 3h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Sumatra to Kuala Lumpur. However, you can take the ferry to Port Dickson, take the taxi to Klia T1, then take the train to KL Sentral. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dumai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via Melaka, Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre, and Melaka Sentral in around 5h 10m.

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