How to Reach in Malaysia

The ideal way to reach Malaysia from India is to board a flight. This is because the country has many international airports. 

You can also take flights to Malaysia from neighboring places like Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. The prices are mainly very economical, and the flight duration would be based on the location you are traveling from.

There are many direct flights from India to Malaysia. However, the Chennai to Malaysia flight is the shortest, with less than 4 hours. Malaysia has 3 significant airports: Senai International Airport, Kota Kinabalu International Airport, and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. 

The leading international gateway in Peninsular Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur, which has two terminals (KLIA and KLIA2). Penang and Langkawi both have moderately busy domestic and international airports. In Sarawak, the two main hubs are Kuching and Miri, while in Sabah, it is Kota Kinabalu.

While the journey from Mumbai to Malaysia takes roughly 5 hours and 15 minutes, the flight from Bangalore to Malaysia takes travelers there in 4 hours and 15 minutes. The flight length, which averages 9 hours, varies greatly depending on the destination city.

The flight rates are reasonable and offer a comfortable journey. Traveling by air from India to Malaysia is also very safe compared to other commutation methods.

There is no direct way to reach Malaysia from India by road. However, if you still want to see beautiful streets, then take a direct flight to Malaysia, and there you can enjoy routes by traveling by car or bus from one destination to another. 

As for intra-country transport, Malaysia is said to have diverse and up-to-date roadways. The capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur is the main transport hub. Overall the country has well-developed bus facilities (both public and private), which are the cheapest and quickest transport in Malaysia. Secondly, taxis are also available for tourists who are willing to avoid crowd. They are of two types: local and long-distance types, and you can book them as per your convenience. Lastly, there are many rental options available to make your trip even more convenient, like cycle, car and motorcycle rentals.

There are no direct trains from India to Malaysia. One can travel through by train in Malaysia by taking the Keretapi Tanah Melayu, or KTM, a daily train service from Singapore and Thailand operated by the Malayan Railway. Any of India's major cities can be reached by direct flight, and from there, one can take a train to Singapore or Thailand. The Malaysia route on the train is stunning, and passengers can see some of the country's breathtaking vistas on their journey.

The intra-region rail transport in Malaysia is very thorough, with most states being covered in the Malaysian railway network. They are of three major types: heavy rail, light rail transit (LRT), and monorail. Generally, intercity passengers use heavy rail, whereas urban public transport passengers use LRTs. Monorail is quite popular because of its low fares, comfort, and speed, which connects Malaysia's major shopping centers like Imbi and Chow Kit on its route.