Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Panjang New Town by bus
Bukit Panjang New Town lies 303 km (188 mi) south-east of Kuala Lumpur, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 5 h 41 min including stops, over roughly 369 km (230 mi) of road.
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| Kuala Lumpur | Bukit Panjang New Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Singapore |
| Population | 1.5 million | 138,050 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) |
What changes when you arrive in Bukit Panjang New Town
Crossing from Malaysia into Singapore: money changes from the Ringgit to the Dollar (SGD); the dialling code becomes +65; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25267554 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
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Staying in Bukit Panjang New Town
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Common questions
How far is Bukit Panjang New Town from Kuala Lumpur?
303 km (188 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Kuala Lumpur; by road roughly 369 km (230 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Panjang New Town by bus?
About 5 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Bukit Panjang New Town?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bukit Panjang New Town?
The Dollar (SGD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.