Mountain town in Pahang, Malaysia
Getting around Genting Highlands
How to get around Genting Highlands
Bus from KL Sentral or the Awana Skyway cable car are the easiest ways up. On the hill, everything is walkable inside the resort.
Ways to get around Genting Highlands
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Express bus from KL | About RM10–15 one way | From KL Sentral or Pudu Sentral to the SkyAvenue terminal |
| Awana SkyWay cable car | About RM10–20 one way | From Gohtong Jaya to SkyAvenue; may close in storms |
| Taxi | About RM80–130 from KL | Agree the price; around 1 h |
Taxis in Genting Highlands
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. Grab pickups on the hill are unreliable. Use express buses, the cable car or licensed Resorts World taxis.
Arriving in Genting Highlands
Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) (KUL)
From KLIA, bus or taxi to KL Sentral then express bus to Genting, about 2–2.5 h; direct taxi about RM150–220.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the left. Visitors can drive on an English-language licence; otherwise carry an IDP. Scooters need a motorcycle-class licence.
- Onward travel in Malaysia: KTM's ETS electric trains link KL with Ipoh and Butterworth (for Penang); express buses go everywhere; cheap flights reach Penang, Langkawi and Borneo.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Genting Highlands?
No ride-hailing apps work here. Grab pickups on the hill are unreliable. Use express buses, the cable car or licensed Resorts World taxis.
What's the best way to get around Genting Highlands?
Bus from KL Sentral or the Awana Skyway cable car are the easiest ways up. On the hill, everything is walkable inside the resort.
How do I get from the airport to Genting Highlands?
From KLIA, bus or taxi to KL Sentral then express bus to Genting, about 2–2.5 h; direct taxi about RM150–220.
Is Genting Highlands walkable?
Walkable center.
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