Malaysia - Transportation

The transport system in Malaysia is well developed, so the movement around the country and between the islands is quick and comfortable. At the same time, prices for most types of transport in Malaysia are acceptable for every tourist. The pride of the country is air communication and monorail. So, let's look at each mode of transport in more detail.

Air Transport

There are 14 airports operating in the country, 6 of them - international. They are located in the cities:

Air tickets have a low price, therefore, when traveling in the country by air, it is better to use the services of a national company. Local loukost AirAsia provides regular flights to major cities in Malaysia. The ticket price starts at $ 45.

Airports of Malaysia offer a high level of service and the latest technology. Tourists will be pleasantly surprised by the simplified customs control and automatic luggage delivery. Between the terminals of passengers are transported automatic monorails.

Water transport

The ferry is one of the most popular transports in Malaysia. The country is located on several islands, so water transport is simply necessary. Ferries run between the main islands - Langkawi, Pangkor , Penang , Sebatik, Borneo , etc. They walk often, so they are also very convenient transport. In addition, with the help of a ferry you can not only move from the island to the island, but also get to a neighboring country - Thailand.

Buses

Buses are considered the main and most accessible transport in Malaysia. Long-distance flights run frequently. The buses are comfortable and spacious, they have air conditioning and TVs. Due to competition between private carriers, the quality of services is at an altitude. In the cashier can choose even a specific carrier. If you take the ticket also for the return journey, the price will be much lower. Some directions pass through the water, in this case the ferry costs ferry. On the other side of the tourists there is a bus, on which they will continue their journey. Minibuses are also active on the islands. On the one hand, it is more convenient and faster, and on the other - the price of a trip is several times higher.

City buses often run, but they are not as comfortable as long-distance ones. Moreover, tourists who have used the services of urban transport for the first time may be somewhat surprised, since the doors can be opened on the move, stops are announced only from time to time, and riding a red light seems to be the norm. The difficulty in using city buses is that it will not be easy to understand the routes from the first time.

Other public transport

In Malaysia, tourists and locals are very popular with bike and moto rickshaws, although this mode of travel is only beneficial for long trips. Landing and the first 2 km of the route costs $ 0.32, and each subsequent kilometer costs only $ 0.1.

In each city you can rent a bicycle, the price for them is low.

Taxi

In Malaysia, gasoline prices are among the lowest in the world, therefore, taxis are more accessible here than in other countries. If you are not very limited in the budget, you can use a taxi instead of public transport, as the fare will not be much higher than on the bus.

Many drivers speak English well. But it is worth remembering that the price should be negotiated before your journey begins, since the taxi driver can take you to the destination not by the shortest road.

Railway transport

Railways cover all of Malaysia. With the help of trains you can travel around the country, and if you want - go to Singapore or Thailand. In addition to light rail, the country also has a monorail, which operates only in Kuala Lumpur. The length of the tracks is 8.6 km, 11 stations are located on them.

Also in Malaysia there is a high-speed railway, the maximum speed of trains on it reaches 160 km / h. The length of the roads is 57 km, they connect the capital with the main Malaysian airport. The fare in the subway is about $ 0.2. The price of a railway ticket varies depending on the direction and length of the route, but less than $ 0.8 is not worth counting.

Car rent

If you want to explore the country on your own, you can rent a car . For this you need to have an international driving license. The rental price is low, good cars of the last years will cost about $ 50-70 per day. If you decide to use such a service, you should know some features of driving in Malaysia:

  1. Traffic rules are observed only in large cities, in the suburbs, Malaysians can neglect them: exceed the speed, make dangerous overtaking and ride a red light. But it is worth noting that accidents happen very rarely.
  2. Between the major cities of the highway are tolls. The main and most popular roads have excellent coverage, but if you leave them, you can be on a poor road, so it's worth to be careful.
  3. In Malaysia, the left-hand traffic. You need to be able to drive with the right-hand drive.
  4. In many regions, the "left hand" rule applies, when drivers miss those who are on the left.
  5. Penalty for talking on the phone and not fastened belt reaches $ 100.