Getting Around Guides
57 guides
Flights, ferries, buses, trains and Grab to and around Malaysia's cities and islands, Manila and Laos: routes, journey times, fares and where to book each leg.
Facts sit next to their sources. Opening hours, ticket prices, ferry and bus timetables and fares in ringgit, pesos, dollars or kip change, so each guide says where to confirm them before you go.
Laos
- How to Get to Luang Prabang: Flight, Train, Bus & Slow Boat
Compare every way to reach Luang Prabang from Vientiane, Thailand, and Vietnam by flight, train, bus, or slow boat. Time and cost trade-offs, plus what to skip.
- How to Get to Vang Vieng: Train, Bus, Minivan and Taxi Compared
How to get to Vang Vieng from Vientiane, Luang Prabang and Bangkok. Compare train, minivan and taxi on time, cost and the station-to-town transfer.
- How to Get to Vientiane: Flights, Trains and Buses
Fly, bus, train or cross the Friendship Bridge. Compare time, cost and hassle for every route into Vientiane, plus visa and arrival tips.
- Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang: Flight, Boat or Bus?
Compare flying, the slow boat, the sleeper bus and day buses from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang by time, cost and effort, and pick the right one.
- Huay Xai to Luang Prabang Slow Boat: 2-Day Guide
Plan the Huay Xai to Luang Prabang slow boat: route, Pak Beng stop, boat options, costs, border logistics, and who should skip it.
- Luang Prabang Airport to Town: Taxi, Tuk-Tuk & Cost
How to get from Luang Prabang airport to the old town: taxi, tuk-tuk and pre-booked transfers, with indicative cost, time and tips for each option.
- Vientiane to Luang Prabang Train: Tickets, Times & Station Tips
How to take the high-speed train from Vientiane to Luang Prabang: booking, fares, the station transfer and when to choose it over the bus, flight or slow boat.
- Bangkok to Vang Vieng: Train, Flight and Road via Vientiane
How to get from Bangkok to Vang Vieng via Vientiane. Compare the train, flight and road options, border steps, timing risks and costs before you book.
- Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng: Train, Bus & Minivan Compared
Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng by train, minivan, bus or motorbike: which to pick, what the door-to-door day looks like, and how to reach town on arrival.
- Vang Vieng Train Station: Getting to Town, Tickets & Hours
Arriving at Vang Vieng train station? See how to get into town, what tickets and luggage rules to expect, opening hours, and train vs minivan trade-offs.
- Vientiane to Vang Vieng: Train, Minivan & Transfer Compared
Compare the train, minivan and private transfer from Vientiane to Vang Vieng, with door-to-door timing, costs, booking tips and who should skip each option.
- Bangkok to Vientiane: Train, Bus & Flight Compared
Bangkok to Vientiane by direct night train, bus or flight: timetable, fares, border steps and which option suits your time and budget.
- Kunming to Vientiane Train: Booking, Time & Border Tips
Taking the train from Kunming to Vientiane? Compare timing, tickets, border checks and onward travel, plus when flying or going overland makes more sense.
- Nong Khai to Vientiane: Bus, Train and Border Guide
How to get from Nong Khai to Vientiane: bus, train, taxi, border steps, visa and money notes, and which option suits your group and luggage.
- Udon Thani to Vientiane: Train, Bus & Border Guide
Udon Thani to Vientiane by train, bus, van or taxi: current options, border steps, visa notes and trade-offs for crossing the Friendship Bridge.
- Vientiane Airport to City: Taxi, Bus & Tuk-Tuk Options (VTE)
Getting from Vientiane Wattay Airport (VTE) to the city center is short but easy to overpay. Compare taxi, app, tuk-tuk and shuttle by cost, time and luggage.
Malaysia
- How to Get to Cameron Highlands: Routes, Times & Costs
Compare bus, car, transfer and tour options to Cameron Highlands from Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Penang and Singapore, with time and cost trade-offs.
- How to Get to Ipoh: Train, Bus, Car & Air Guide
Train, bus, car or flight? Compare ways to reach Ipoh from KL, Penang, Singapore and KLIA, with arrival-point tips and onward transport.
- How to Get to Johor Bahru: Bus, Train, Car & Flight
Compare every way to reach Johor Bahru from Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Senai Airport, with border timing, costs and last-mile tips.
- Getting Around Kuala Lumpur: Trains, Buses and Grab
Getting around Kuala Lumpur made simple: which train, bus or Grab to pick, how to pay, airport transfers and routes to KLCC, Chinatown and Batu Caves.
- How to Get to Langkawi: Flights, Ferries and Transfers (2026 Guide)
Compare every way to reach Langkawi: flights, ferries from Kuala Perlis and Penang, and the KL overland route. Includes timing, trade-offs and arrival tips.
- How to Get to Malacca: From KL, Singapore & KLIA (2026)
How to get to Malacca from Kuala Lumpur, KLIA, Singapore and Johor. Compare coach, car and transfer by time, cost and drop-off point.
- Getting Around Penang: Buses, Ferry, Grab & Free Shuttle
Plan getting around Penang: how buses, the RM2.00 ferry, Grab and the free George Town shuttle compare, with picks by where you stay.
- Ipoh to Cameron Highlands: Bus, Van, Taxi or Drive
How to get from Ipoh to Cameron Highlands by bus, shared van, private transfer or car via Gopeng, with last-mile tips and a day trip versus overnight guide.
- Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands: Bus, Car, Taxi and Costs (2026)
Compare the bus, private transfer and driving from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands: real travel time, cost per person and where you get off.
- Penang to Cameron Highlands: Bus, Train & Transfers
Compare the direct bus, train-plus-bus via Ipoh and private transfer from Penang to Cameron Highlands, with timing, cost and transfer tips.
- Singapore to Cameron Highlands: Car, Flight & Bus Guide
How to get from Singapore to Cameron Highlands by car, flight plus bus, or hire car, with door-to-door times, costs, and who each option suits.
- KLIA to Ipoh: Train, Coach, Car and Flight Options
How to get from KLIA or KLIA2 to Ipoh by train, coach, car or transfer. Compare time and luggage hassle, then pick the best option for your arrival.
- Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh: ETS Train, Bus & Car Compared
How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh by ETS train, bus or car. Compare time, cost and booking tips, with Ipoh arrival advice.
- Penang to Ipoh: Train vs Bus, Times & Tips
Penang to Ipoh by ETS train or bus: how to leave from George Town or Butterworth, how long it takes, how Amanjaya affects the trip, and who should pick which.
- Singapore to Ipoh: Bus, Flight or Train Compared
Compare bus, flight and train from Singapore to Ipoh: door-to-door time, border crossing, stations and who each option suits.
- Johor Bahru Causeway Traffic: When It Jams, How to Beat It
Understand Johor Bahru Causeway traffic: when it jams, which direction suffers, and whether to drive, bus, or take the train. Practical timing and route tips.
- Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru: Bus, Flight or Drive (Costs & Times)
Compare bus, flight and driving from Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru, covering real door-to-door time, typical costs, terminals and who each option suits.
- Senai Airport to Johor Bahru: Bus, Taxi & Grab Options
Compare ways to get from Senai Airport (JHB) to Johor Bahru: the AA1 bus, e-hailing, taxi and private transfer, with timing, cost levels and who should skip each.
- Shuttle Tebrau Train: JB Sentral to Woodlands Guide
Taking the Shuttle Tebrau between JB Sentral and Woodlands? Here is how to get tickets, when to arrive, and what to do if it is sold out.
- Singapore to Johor Bahru: Train, Bus, Car and Taxi Compared
Choose the best way from Singapore to Johor Bahru. Compare train, bus, car and taxi by time, cost, queues and luggage, with border tips.
- GO KL Free City Bus: Is It Still Free? Routes and Costs
Is the GO KL free city bus still free for visitors? See the reported RM1 foreigner charge, the Green and Purple lines, and when rail is the better pick.
- KLIA to Kuala Lumpur City: Train, Bus, Taxi Compared
Compare the KLIA Ekspres, bus and taxi into Kuala Lumpur by cost, time and hotel location, plus klia2 tips and late-night options.
- Kuala Lumpur LRT and MRT: Lines, Fares and Routes
How to ride the Kuala Lumpur LRT and MRT: which line goes where, how to pay, key interchanges, and mistakes to avoid on your first trip.
- Kuala Lumpur Monorail: Stations, Transfers and Hours
Plan the Kuala Lumpur monorail: all 11 stations from KL Sentral to Titiwangsa, transfers, first and last trains, and when LRT, MRT or the GO KL bus wins.
- Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi: Flight, Ferry, Bus & Train Compared
Compare flying, bus, train and ferry routes from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi, with door-to-door time, cost trade-offs and tips for choosing.
- Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry: Routes, Tickets and Planning (2026)
Plan the Kuala Perlis to Langkawi ferry: how to reach the jetty, what to expect at Kuah, luggage and vehicle questions, and when another route fits better.
- Langkawi Airport to Pantai Cenang: Taxi, Grab & Costs
How to get from Langkawi airport to Pantai Cenang: taxi, ride-hailing, transfer or rental, with cost and time trade-offs and late-arrival tips.
- Penang to Langkawi Ferry: Status, Tickets & Alternatives
Check whether the Penang to Langkawi ferry is running, how tickets and port charges work, and the best alternatives by route, time and budget.
- Getting Around Malacca: Walking, Trishaws, Ride-Hailing & Buses
How to get around Melaka's historic core and beyond: when to walk, ride a trishaw, use ride-hailing or buses, and when driving isn't worth it.
- KLIA to Malacca: Bus, Taxi & Transfer Options
Compare ways to get from KLIA to Malacca by direct coach, taxi or ride-hail, and via KL. Weigh time, cost, luggage and late-arrival trade-offs.
- Kuala Lumpur to Malacca: Bus, Car, Train Compared
Compare bus, car, taxi and rail from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca, with TBS ticket tips, last-mile routes and when a day trip works.
- Singapore to Malacca: Bus, Car & Border Tips
Compare coach, private transfer, driving and other ways from Singapore to Malacca, with border-crossing tips and onward travel.
- Free CAT Shuttle Bus in George Town, Penang: Routes, Stops & Tips
How the free CAT shuttle bus in George Town, Penang works: what it covers, how often visitors say it runs, who it suits, and when to walk or pay instead.
- Penang Airport to George Town: Taxi, Bus, Grab Compared
Compare every way from Penang Airport (PEN) to George Town: taxi coupon, Grab, Rapid Penang bus and hotel shuttle, with time, cost and who each suits.
- Penang Bus Guide: Coaches and Local Buses
Penang bus explained: how intercity coaches from Penang Sentral work, how Rapid Penang buses fit George Town, plus terminals, ferry fares and trade-offs.
- Penang Ferry Guide: Schedule, Fares and Tips
Penang ferry schedule, fares and terminals between Butterworth and George Town, with tips on payment, luggage and onward transport.
Philippines
- Getting Around Manila: Trains, Grab, Jeepneys and Ferry Compared
How to get around Manila: when to take the LRT/MRT, Grab, jeepneys or the ferry, with airport routes, rush-hour trade-offs and mistakes to avoid.
- Grab in Manila: How It Works and When to Use It
Should you use Grab in Manila? How to book, set a pick-up pin, handle NAIA arrivals and surge on EDSA, and when the train or ferry beats it.
- Manila LRT and MRT Guide: Lines, Fares and Tips
A clear guide to Manila's LRT-1, LRT-2 and MRT-3: which line to take, how to pay, when to avoid crowds and how they link to the airport and Makati.
- NAIA to Makati: Grab, Taxi, Bus and Train Compared (2026)
How to get from NAIA to Makati: Grab, taxi, bus and train compared by cost, time and luggage, with pickup tips by terminal and scams to avoid.
- Pasig River Ferry Guide: Status, Stations and Tips
Is the Pasig River Ferry running? Check status, stations, payment and schedule, and see when the ferry beats the LRT, MRT or a Grab in Manila.