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boat
Passenger transport on boats are mostly ferry connections between the islands. Long-tail boats from Tembeling to Kuala Tahan or within National Parks are possible. Connections to Sumatra/Indonesia exist but not that commercial because of cheap flights with low-cost carriers. One international popular route by boat is from Langkawi, north-west on the peninsular, to Koh Lipe in the south of Thailand. Distance is 40 km and runs several times a day.
bus
The network of private companies is widespread, the prices are unbeatable, with high standard and often couchette and wireless internet.
Buses with AC are cooled down to a minimum which makes long clothes essential.
To make sure to get a ticket, buy one day in advance, buses are highly frequented.
Easybook is a big national provider for bus tickets in Malaysia with international connections to Singapore and Thailand as well. It's a member of the bus association and combined many operators.
Malaysia | transport
plane
Crisscrossed by a web of low-lost carriers is making flying in Malaysia very affordable, an practicable option for people who have less time to spend. It's also the most effective opportunity between the peninsula and Borneo.
train
The Keretapi Tanah Melayu railway company of Malaysia covers mostly the peninsular, in Sabah/Borneo is only one railway line from Tanjung Aru near Kota Kinabalu to Tenom.
Many tourist destinations can reach by train on the peninsular. It connects Butterworth/Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Kota Bharu/Taman Negara National Park or Gua Musang. Nightrains and also international connections to Thailand and Singapore are possible.
The rail network and trains around Kuala Lumpur can show high western standard, and they are quick as well. Kuala Lumpur – Ipoh in two hours. Couchettes or the option for sleeper cars are depending on the distance.
Easybook.com is the biggest train ticket agent for malaysia. It has a easy user interface and offers 5% on all train tickets.
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