By AIR
The main gateway to Malaysia is through the new K.L. International Airport (www.klia.com.my) at Sepang located approximately 50km south of Kuala Lumpur. The KLIA Express links KL Sentral Station and KL International Airport. The train journey takes only 28 minutes and costs RM35 one way (www.kliaekspres.com). You can also take the Star Shuttle bus that costs RM10 one way and will stop both in KL Sentral Station and Kuala Lumpur’s main bus terminal, Pudu Raya.
Many airlines service Malaysia, but the country's international airline - Malaysia Airlines - is the major carrier. For more info about the flight schedule, check the timetable at www.mas.com.my .
Alternatively, budget travellers can travel with AirAsia. It was launched as Asia's first low cost airline and the rates are amazingly affordable for everyone. Check out www.airasia.com
Sometimes it is cheaper to fly to Singapore's Changi International Airport and then travel to Johor Bahru, which takes about one hour. Take the rapid train from the airport to the MRT station Bugis and then get the Singapore - Johor Bahru Express bus (RM2.40) or a special taxi for 8 Sin$.
By LAND
From Thailand
In the western part of Peninsula Malaysia you can cross the border at Padang Besar (also by rail), Bukit Kayu Hitam or Keroh-Betong. From the east you enter at the Rantau Panjung-Sungai Golok or Pengkalan Kubor checkpoint. The train route to Malaysia goes through Hat Yai - Alor Setar - Butterworth, and enters Malaysia at Padang Besar. From Butterworth you get connections to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Check the timetable on www.ktmb.com.my.
From Singapore
The Causeway links Singapore to the city of Johor Bahru in Malaysia via road and rail.
By SEA
From Thailand
Regular daily ferries run between Satun in Thailand and Langkawi island. For more information check out our Langkawi guide.
From Singapore
Although most people cross the border through the Causeway you can also take a ferry between Changi Village and Tanjung Belungkur in Malaysia.
From Indonesia