🇸🇬Singapore to Kuala Lumpur🇲🇾 | Luxurious Coach Review... Transtar First Class Solitaire Suite
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ต.ค. 2022
- That was quick, in this next episode of my travel series - I depart Singapore headed to my next destination, Kuala Lumpur. Most people would choose to fly because KL is only 390km away. Did you know there are a whole host of coach services you can utilise as well? It ranges from the mundane to the crazy luxurious decked out ones like the one I'm on.
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I did an almost similar journey with Aeroline. You can't go wrong with either service provider.
I would. Because you don’t need to rock up too early and go through all the baggage security. $60 SGD is excellent value for first class with a meal and some snacks included and a 7 hour trip
When I worked in Singapore and was sent to KL for work, I actually preferred to drive. My colleagues all thought I was spoiling the market for them. Hahahaha...
@@ryansofly lol
Thanks for sharing. Great value between Singapore and KL.
Bro, keep posting these travelling videos! One of the few youtubers that actual care to provide many information in 1 video. You deserve more views and subcribers for the quality content you are providing! Really enjoy your informative video and more success to you! Hope you blow up on youtube!
Mate, thanks for your kind words. I've actually only just started this channel during COVID-19 so fingers crossed!
Nice videos Ryan! Well-produced, informative, articulate and lookin’ good!
Thanks man for popping by!
Great video Ryan! Looks like a nice way to travel between the two cities, lucky those people made it back on!
I really wonder what would happen if those two were detained indefinitely? Thanks for watching!
A nice tour Ryan and yes I would do this looks so much fun and that coach looked amazing cheers for the tour around.
It is, gives us an alternative option of crossing an international border.
i remember ive went to malaysia twice from singapore to malacca and KL a few years ago and its nostalgic to see tuas and malaysia checkpoint
I'm doing this trip later and needed some guidance on what to expect. This video is really well produced and really helpful Ryan. Great job! Many thanks!
Enjoy the trip. Let me know how it went!
Solitaire is comfortable and really first class. I have taken before many times . Strongly recommend to all !!!
I would definitely love to get on that bus to KL. Thanks for showing this!
Wow that was a nice ride!!! Thank you so much for bringing us along with you! I really love road trips. My friends and I also travelled from SG to KL 3 years ago before covid. We will be planning another road trip there soon haha
Road trips are the best.
Very nicely done Ryan it was a pleasure watching and listening to your account !
Thanks for popping by!
Nice one Ryan. Very entertaining review. I might try it.
I took this bus before. It is very comfortable. Will definitely use this mode of transport from Singapore to KL. Thanks for sharing.
have toilet?
Cool! Thanks for sharing. As a slow traveller like me I say why not to go by bus & enjoy the scenery from KL to Singapore.
Yes road trips are the best
Bro, good one (the vid) 👍🏻 This bus really looks comfy!
It was comfy... I'd do it again when I can!
Doing a luxury bus journey for that distance and price makes perfect sense. I would definitely do it. Thanks for sharing
You're very welcome! Yes it is definitely a very unique way of getting to and from KL.
When I lived in SG in ‘13 I did the bus trip to Malacca, leaving from the same place. I’d do it again in a heartbeat. Love from the USA
Yeah there's something about road trips ☺️... Thoroughly enjoy them. Car, bus, or train.
Loved the video. Never thought of bus travel btw the two countries and this bus looked like a great option. Great way took see the countryside...
Road and train trips are the best!
In depth content! Love it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Thanks for popping by!
i love how the flight is awesome, but, you know when you want to waste time and just chill............ this is the best way to travel hehehehe. Super love this. Definitely going to try :) thanks for covering this eh.
This looks a great way to get from Singapore to KL! We took MRT, then Causeway bus to JB where we picked up a hertz rental iMax. Drive and ate our way around Msia. JB/Malacca/KL/Cameron via coastal route/Ipoh/Penang/Kelantan/Terranganu/TAman Negara NP/Pahang/Mersing/JB/Singapore.3 weeks 3 couples all hiking buddies. Loads of fun!
Oh wow, a road trip is one of the best way to see a country! Good on ya!
HEY. i did that too. just about 1month plus ago. but rented a car from wahdah. except i went with my son and we didnt stop at cameron
Excellent video, Ryan! I'd most definitely take this coach, as I love seeing places, via alternate modes of travel. Those seats are calling my name and I might just plan something like this for my next trip to Malaysia. Safe travels!
Ooooh if you ever, I'll be very eager to hear your views about it!
I love road trip so i can see more of the country or places i was visiting.
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Thank you for sharing ... very informative !
NiCEEE Luxurious ride indeed! Shall try out this coach for the next KL trip!
Thanks for watching! Yeah as others have pointed out, there's also Aeroline which has a similar product. So it all depends on where you wanna board and disembark the bus from/at... 😏
@@ryansofly got it! thanks for the tip!
Wow I had no idea such buses existed! I’ve never been to either Singapore or Malaysia but if I ever do go I’d love to take this bus journey. It looks amazingly comfortable
Yeah even the regular coaches are pretty comfy to begin with.
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Yes as an Australian with no love for airports the bus is definitely the way to do this journey. Even going from Singapore to Bangkok you could consider going by bus to KL then train to Bangkok. I lived in southern Thailand for two years in the 1990s and did the journey between the south and Bangkok both by bus and by train. Even then both methods were comfortable. I'm sure it's better now.
Great video … & I liked the idea of a luxury bus
never knew services like these existed! I really want to try it
Hi, yes I took this journey many times in a normal bus... Thanks and keep going 😊
I’d definitely take this form of transport over to KL if time wasn’t an issue and I wanted to see the scenery of Malaysia from the ground… but seriously, this is great! For my upcoming trip (SIN-KUL) I’ve paid around $80 AUD… (plane ticket) so at half this price I think the Luxury coach seats are good value! Definitely on the to do list in the future… excellent video Ryan
Indeed. One of the drawcards when Air Asia was born was that you can buy an air ticket for less than a bus fare. And they weren't wrong. But just like train travel, bus is for you to enjoy the journey.
The Solitaire one way fare is around SING$78.00 but it's still on my list for March 2023. It's not really that much slower than an overall plane trip to boot.
Thanks for the video with lots of good info’s . Looking forward traveling to Singapore and Malaysia in the near future 👍🙏😃
I loved your video. I would like to give my wife a chance to see that part of SE Asia. Last I was in Singapore was 1991 and Penang in 1990. I am certain that I will be in awe with the changes
@@gerardoguzman5083 thanks for your support! Yeah major Asian cities change very quickly its very hard to keep up. Enjoy your trip and let me know how it went with the bus booking!
Coach is a good alternative to plane as flying nowadays is a hassle of needing check in at least 2-3 hrs. It works out to be about the same time as bus which brings you to centre of city without traffic jam or immigration delays.
Good video
Thanks for posting
done it before few times
Hi Ryan, you are lucky for the slightly delay in reaching KL. Many years back, on a labour day holiday morning, I left Singapore at 6:30am by Sri Maju to KL. Jam was horrid. Our coach reached KL Berjaya Time-square at 9:00pm!
Oh my... That's horrible! Yes the traffic can be quite terrible along the highway during holiday season. I once left KL by car in Xmas eve thinking I would arrive in 2nd link at midnight and sail through it to be home. I ended up being stuck at 2nd link for 5 hours because everyone thought like me? Lol... Pity the high speed rail has been canned. Otherwise that would be ideal.
taking that same bus in a month :) thanks for showing how the border worked now I can go with peace of mind
Enjoy the bus ride! It's definitely a unique experience in that part of the world!
Lovely comfortable coach, I'd travel on it. I have already done this route back in 1984, flying Brisbane-Singapore-Kuala Lumpur-Abu Dhabi-London. I remember we had to stay in our plane at KL airport, no photos out of windows and soldiers with rifles surrounding the plane. Apparently another plane was hi-jacked 200 kms away. We were sprayed above our heads, then took off again. I flew solo, so was a daunting experience to remember.
Wow, who got hijacked in 1984?
@@ryansofly Some plane at another airport....that's all we were told. Was quite tense in the moment.
Indian Airlines
Nice video, really appreciate... I have taken Transtar 1st Class Solitaire to K.L before too. Sometimes when they know there isn't so many passengers, the bus is a single deck. But the suspension of the European double decker coach is better. Shame about the air conditioning in the front of the upper deck... otherwise, i love the seat too, able to look out onto the road ahead.
Think the front seat is better at night.
Thanks for the review
Excellent and informative. Keep it up.
Thanks for popping by!
It was a awesome journey. This video clip gave us a clear picture of Singapore to kaula Lumpur roadway.thanks for sharing this video.
No worries! Thanks for popping by!
Will definitely try this service during our trip.
I’d definitely do that trip. Thanks for the inspiration.
Please do! Its such and interesting way to cross an international border!
Hi there ...Thanks for sharing ...Much appreciated ...
Hey Ryan...what a beautiful luxurious coach...a bit like our double decker airport coach here in Adelaide....not....haha....nah its ok really.....love watching your videos of yor travels... I really hope that we will meet one day, that would be so cool....stay safe :)
Lol... Please Adelaide buses. Hahahaha...
Good videos!... welcome to Malaysia
Apart from your excellent video, your English is great👍👍👍🎉🎉🎉
Awesome video
Thank you for sharing I would definitely take the luxurious coach. I'll be there in Nov. Take care and more vlogs please ❤😍
Enjoy your trip! Let me know how it goes!
Nice journey and so informative video. Thanks for it my friend.
Sending my full support and love. Done all and waiting.
Really awesome video to watch to unwind after a busy day! The reason why there isn't any direct train is because the Malaysian side kept changing their stance when it comes to building the high speed rail between SG and MY.
Yeah this HSR was a glory project by Najib. It was suppose to be extended all the way into Jurong East. It was cancelled when Mahathir took over. So now it only reaches Gemas. The next phase with be the extension to JB.
"... keep on changing their stance ..." Due to insufficient opportunities to pocket a few bucks?
@HH Thinking of taking over Johore State? Excellent idea. Singapore army can easily accomplish the task.
@@sktoh4469
Nope. Najib himself was embroiled in one of the last decade biggest global corruption scandal i.e. 1MDB & his grand plan for Malaysia's latest train system was in the midst of that (circa 2014-2017).
Any sane citizen and member of the parliment would have take a step back in order to scrutinize the damage of the corruption to the national's coffer.
The 1MDB siphoned money were returned to Malaysia annually by external foreign governments and entities up until today, after the success pushing Najib & BN down from the throne in 2018.
@@sktoh4469 I suppose that's meant to be a joke. In the present world environment there is no place for jokes about unprovoked military aggression. Yes the Singapore army could accomplish that in a few days if it wanted to spend the next decades fighting a guerilla resistance.
Definitely will try.looks fun and convenient😊
Assuming you don't get caught up in traffic, the convenience in awesome.
I like the detail explanation of the detainees
Very classy bus seats. I have caught buses in Malaysia and they are very good quality but I never had a luxury ride like that!
Look forward to seeing what food you had in KL. I sure hope there is a big bowl of Laksa!!
Yes the food was actually pretty decent. Nah unfortunately there was no laksa for me in either SG or MY. That's why I have to return to do a laksa version of my foodie tour, thanks for the idea! 🤣
@@ryansofly count me in! I would love to do a laksa tour of Sing or Malaysia. King of Noodle Soups!
@@NowGetThere yes there are so many types of laksa... 🤤🤤
Very luxurious coach
Very informative, Thank You
You're very welcome!
Well done !
What a pleasant way travel ..no crowded low cost airport
Yes I know right?
Looks comfortable
Hello from Australia. I grew up in Darwin NT so can feel the humidity oozing through your video... I went to Singapore in 1982 for a couple of weeks and am itching to go back now and take in all the smells and beautifully clean places again. My only problem is I hate flying so I'm looking at alternative ways of travelling the world. After the relatively short flight from Oz to Singapore, rail and coaches are my going to be my best friends. I would definitely do this luxury coach trip, thank you for taking us along.
Well howdy, Jane! I'm actually Aussie, and I live in SA. Coaches are a fantastic way to do long haul travel. Hope you'll get on one of these, because there is nothing like that in Australia that's for sure! 🤣
If you wish you could just fly Darwin-Denpasar and go the rest of the way by bus, train and ferry.
Wow!! It's time for me to visit KL soon. I will bring along extra food/snack too. Thank you for this vid. Enjoy!
For relaxation, opt for Coach bus.
For save time, opts for flights.
If fall inbetween, drive your own car or taking train.
Fantastic
Just recently on Feb 20th I traveled on this coach, it was a good experience, it only took 6hr, didn't feel like a long journey, 👍
@@CoFFee123.. no toilet inside
I have tried many of the coach trips to KL between 2000 to 2009, and the most luxurious one is this particular one, of course. However, the standards have gone up so much. I truly enjoy it, and I wish to do it again later.
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Actually the regular coaches aren't too shabby as well! Of course this one is the best. I've just been told Aeroline is not too bad as well.
Ive been planning to go to singapore by bus from KL . This video helps a lot ^^ .
No worries, thanks for popping by. This video is a small part of a series which involves Singapore as well. Links to those videos are in the description if you wanna check it out. Enjoy your trip to Singapore! 😃
@@ryansofly will do ☺️
I took this bus in July, definitely the way to go between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. It's cheap, more comfortable than going to and from airports and squeezing into small economy seats, and it takes you right into Kuala Lumpur city (while the KUL airport is 55 km away from the city). I enjoyed it so much I took the bus back from KL to Singapore
I went on the 7 am ride, IMO a better time to avoid border delays and traffic
If the highway traffic is smooth, the bus is definitely a better option as it is city center to city center. I'd do that any day!
Hi, can I ask how many times does the Solitaire bus stop for toilet break ? Thanks
@@gilcks8975 Once, halfway through the trip
Is there a toilet inside the bus?
@@CoFFee123.. No, there is a stop halfway for a toilet break though
Correction. The British didn’t come immediately after the Portuguese. It was the Dutch first, and later, the British. The British were already actively involved in Siamese negotiations.
Lol that's embarrassing! Thanks for clearing it up.
Been loving the Solitaire Suite class whenever i head down to KL. Though more exp than the usual coach services.. its really worth while for Comfort and wider space.
The convenience of city center to city center is undeniable. Thanks for watching!
How much is to-and-fro from SG to KL and back?
@@rz9018 best you check online as the prices do fluctuate according the seasons. I paid SGD 60 for a one way ticket.
I've visited KL so many times often flying from Europe via SIN, the bus looked like a great change to the boring 1hr flight 🙈... Great review I'm going to try it next time 👍👍
Indeed, land travel is one of the greatest ways to enjoy travel.
Excellent English. Great tour.
Many thanks!
I took once, great experience
Hey Ryan, another good video. Never thought about a bus, but for $60 looks good. Not having a toilet might give me anxiety! I def wouldn’t be drinking much on the bus!
Yes it is good value for money. The regular coaches at half the price ain't that bad either! Large recliner seats with keg rests in a 2 X 1 layout.
@@ryansofly nah I’d go the lux version for sure!!
I did this journey by bus some years ago. A Singapore friend drove me to Johor Bahru bus station where the fares are much cheaper and going through the immigration points in a private car is a bit simpler and quicker. Yes I'd do it again, by the time you've cleared two airports flying isn't much quicker and definitely less environmentally responsible 😊
Yeah the bus is nice.
14:27 Kuala Lumpur is still the capital city of Malaysia as per the Constitution, the government just relocated a bunch of government buildings into Putrajaya, the government did not change the status of KL.
Good to know
nice reporting love it i did it before and that was 2016
Thanks for watching mate! Indeed, it was a very nice bus ride...
I actually paid $98 per pax for my upcoming trip to Genting Highlands in December, definitely excited yet afraid, but after this video it did help me out with clarify my doubts etc.
No worries, glad I could help!
Looks luxurious, however only 15Kg luggage allowed. Plus check the bus schedules, the route Singapore - KL is all about the right timing of the night / day, as the traffic can be horrendous, if you travel during peak hours. And price of course. The Aeroliner is to me still the best option.
For the info of other viewers, there are bathrooms at the immigration complex on both the SG and Malaysia side, so make sure to clear your bladders before re-boarding the bus! (If u are afraid the bus would leave without u, let the driver know first)
Thanks for the reminder. Otherwise bring along a couple of ziplocks! Hahahaha...
hopefully not the hard stool kind..1 hour wait...bus just drive off 😂😂😂
Yes absolutely
Last week, I booked this bus for my trip to KL. My trip was not very enjoyable. First of all, the bus was supposed to come at 9am to Golden Mile Complex, but it wasn't there. Best of all, it wasn't even the Transtar First Class Solitaire Suite bus. It was just a regular normal seated bus and we were told to board it and transfer to Solitaire only after we cross the Tuas checkpoint. This was already a big turn off for me since I booked for my family of three and we were on a regular bus for about two or three hours. From what I saw once I got to the Solitaire, it all looks a bit run down now. Things work but do not look as posh as advertised. Maybe it was just the bus that I was in. I give it a 4/10.
Great👍👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Ryan! I'd love to take this luxury bus, never even thought of doing it. I'd aim to leave Singapore early to then, hopefully, avoid traffic.
Its the luck of draw really. On a weekday mid morning is fine. But hit a public holiday, you're in for a jam of epic proportions. I was once caught at the border jam for 8 hours.
They should have morning departures as well
i've tried coach travelling during younger years. with 2 kids with me now, probably would do it again soon within these 2 years. thanks for the insights to the comfy ride
No worries... Anytime!
I did KL-SIN, SIN-KL twice..... in 2011 and 2013..... but with Aeroline
The bus is the way to go when travelling from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, Ryan! No airport security nonsense, no risk of luggage getting lost, you go from central city to central city and you sit in seats similar to business class on a plane. Add to that the views from the bus window and the far cheaper fare. Why would you fly? I've travelled this way a few times and once by air.
Indeed, I'd do this again in a heartbeat! In fact, in a few weeks I'm getting on one between Chiang Mai and Bangkok!
@@ryansofly That will be an interesting comparison for me. I lived in Yala in southern Thailand 1996-98 and travelled once by bus Bangkok-Hatyai. Over 2 decades ago so the buses should be much better now.
@@rais1953 yeah I'm looking forward to it, the more challenging the better. 🤣 I have not been to Chiang Mai since I was 4 years old.
Travelled like since 2015 & never looked back
the bus look alright ,will try,greeting from Holland
Hello there! Thanks for watching!
Phyllis
Love this lux trip
I took Aeroline coach usually as m a privilege member Its similar to what your service experience ...the bus has WC at lower deck and you get blanker n and hot drinks n water besides hot meals or bowl instant noodles if u don't want the regular meal ...try it ... Used to be 50$ SG to kl it's stops at Corus hotel KL ...if you travel KL to SG from Corus hotel u can enjoy free coffee self service at the hotel designated area for Aeroline customers n you can enjoy discount meals too at Corus hotel
Aeroline office in SG is @ harbour front next to ferry ticket counter...u can also book on line it goes to Time square as well diff x to the one TT goes to Corus ... It's non stop as u have WC for pi only not "big job" . That u need to inform the cabin Steward or stewardess ....hot drink coffee ☕ 🍵 or milo take it pick n water is available wt hot as u boarded...blanket is available
Hi do you have to phone number where I can make enquiry?thanks
Thanks Ryan for sharing...wonder if there is a return trip to spore wth the same coach service daily..?
The bus fare is a lot cheaper buying it departing Malaysia, because you pay in RM.
I just booked my ticket to KL with Transtar solitaire coach! Woo Hoo
Nice! Nice! Lemme know how your experience goes!
i want to know the exact departure area thanks
It's probably 20+ years since I visited KL proper. And 12+ years since I went any further north than JB 🤣 But good information in this video! I love long bus trips, just not those in SG (like bus 30, 67, 966 etc) 🤣
The border crossing can get pretty jammed at times. But it's always nice to do when you're not in a rush.
I'd like to try this, simply to take in the scenery.
You should!
I have travelled in the same bus it's very comfortable.
Indeed... I'd do it again
Yes i have booked my coach tickets to KL but not Transtar.
Nice to see u here n expect to know howuch bus fare send the all road details n custom operations tks
This Solitaire is nice , usually rides starts around afternoon. You won't feel rush.
WTS bus rides feels like being force to fall in , in the morning before the sun rise:)
if anyone tried before
Sounds like 5BX to me! 😆
@@ryansofly 😝😂
Hi Ryan, great video! May I ask what camera equipment did you use ? 7 hours of video.. was it a phone, or GoPro type setup.. change of batteries ? Thanks and keep making more 🙏
Definitely GoPro. I didn't have to change batteries because there are 3 USB charging ports around your seat.
The saddest event regarding JB to KL by train was when they dropped the overnight sleeper :( Yes the lack of a direct JB to KL train sucks. It has to do with KL to Gemas being electrified and Gemas to JB still diesel. I 'think' they have almost electrified the whole line which will be good because the current layover at Gemas is like 3 hours.
btw This bus is on my to do list next year. Is there room for an airline carry on where people normally sit on the bus ??
Yeah the train situation is a bit shit. That's why I chose not to do it. Perhaps when it is fully electrified I'll look at it again. As for the bus, my roller luggage was stored in the cargo hold. I had one laptop bag as a carry on in the main cabin, which I placed in the floor. There are no luggage compartments in the main cabin.
@@ryansofly That's 2 youtube reviews with thumbs up but I have some seen a great many awful written reviews. They were old so maybe Transtar has lifted it's game. Wishing you well.