Pahang Transportation Guide

Pahang, Malaysia, offers a comprehensive transportation network, including road travel options connecting Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru, daily flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Kuantan, and picturesque train journeys through Jerantut, Kuala Lipis, and Batu 9.

Road Travel

From Kuala Lumpur: Kuantan, the capital of Pahang, is approximately 275 km from Kuala Lumpur City. You can drive via the East-Coast Highway or take the coastal road through Kota Tinggi, Mersing, Rompin, and Pekan.

From Johor Bahru/Singapore: It’s about 380 km to Kuantan. Take the North-South Highway, exit at Tangkak, and head toward Segamat – Muadzam Shah – Kuantan.

From Other Towns: Long-distance buses connect Kuantan to major towns in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. Buses depart from Kuala Lumpur (Pudu Raya Bus Terminal and Pekeliling Bus Station) and Johor Bahru (Larkin Bus Terminal).

Air Travel

From Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) operates daily flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport in Kuantan (45-minute duration).

From Penang: ‘Fireflies’ offers flights from Penang to Kuantan three times a week.

From Singapore: Daily flights connect Singapore to Kuantan.

Scenic Train Journey

Take the Malaysian Railway (KTMB) from Singapore (Woodland) or Kuala Lumpur (KL Central) to Tumpat (Kelantan). The journey includes picturesque stops in Pahang, such as Jerantut, Kuala Lipis, and Batu 9.