Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Ways of Travelling From Singapore to Malacca

You can travel in lot of ways from Singapore to Malacca......you can travel by air, by taxi, by your own car or a rented car. You have so many options, but the best way to travel is by bus.

There are a variety of bus from Singapore to Malacca on a daily basis and they are real value-for-money. Though, the price is very low the buses are very comfortable and are mostly air-conditioned. Definitely recommended for Malacca bound tourists you can try them out the next time when you are in this part of the world.

If you're visiting Singapore for the first time, you may be surprised at the number of bus services running into Malacca from Singapore. If you are going from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur by bus, there are two routes. One way is via the traditional Woodlands Checkpoint in Singapore, which then brings you into Malaysia via Johor Bahru. The other is via the Tuas Second Link. There are a large number of buses travelling from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur or other destinations in Malaysia. Now, it is useful to know the major bus operators as follows:

It is true that more money you pay, the better and faster your trip into Malaysia. Moreover, the   expensive buses tend to leave on time and also use the peaceful Second Link. They also don't stop along the way. The cheap buses tend to leave late, use the slower route.

If you book early so that you get the best choice in the seat, during peak times it is very difficult to get seat in the bus of your choice if you are late in booking.  During peak times like Friday and Sunday evening and the Chinese New Year period is a busy time at the immigration checkpoints.

You have to know the immigration processes as well. All buses will make two stops - one at the Singapore immigration and one at the Malaysian immigration. At both immigration checkpoints, you should come down the bus with all your luggage, pass through passport control and also the customs, and then board the bus again.

A bus is one of the most convenient modes of transport into Malaysia, not to mention the cheapest. So if you're thinking of doing a day trip into Malaysia from Singapore – travelling by bus is certainly one option to consider.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Popularity of Bus Travel

The mode of travel has changed a lot with times. Air travel is the most preferred mode of transport in modern times. People are always short of time. They are always in hurry; they think that they will reach their destination faster if they are travelling by air. This fact is a misconception as numerous times travelling by bus is faster. This is true in case you are travelling from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur.

Those who have travelled from Singapore to KL will vouch for the fact that bus is the most comfortable mode of transport on this route. There is plenty of bus service plying between these two cities. You can travel at your convenience and that too with full comfort. There are a lot of advantages of travelling by bus between these places. The first and foremost is that it is considerably cheap. When you compare the rates of the fare between air travel and bus travel, bus tickets are truly very cheap. Another advantage of travelling by bus Singapore to KL is that it is less time consuming. You will wonder how is it possible…….well I will explain it to you. The total time taken while flying between these two cities is the same as travelling by bus. You have to check in two hours before the flight, and the time taken to commute from the city to the airport also takes time. Then, if you have baggage you have to wait to collect your baggage. In total, you will realize that the time taken to travel is almost the same. While taking Bus to Kuala Lumpur you can board the bus from any point in the city. There are numerous points in the city from which you can board the bus.

When you are travelling by bus you can enjoy the scenic view on the way. A few bus coaches have seats that are comparable to the first-class travel by air. You can enjoy the luxurious seat and stretch your legs comfortably in the front. The bus service also provides for TV for your entertainment. There is generally a stop in between so that you can enjoy some refreshments and use the restroom as well.

These few factors have made bust travel a preferred mode of transport and more and more people are travelling by bus, especially in this part of the world.