Planning and going through an itinerary in a city like Kuala Lumpur can be an intimidating task. It is after all a big metropolis with countless places to stop off and discover. Although you will not be able to cover everything in a short itinerary, you can always explore at your own pace and visit attractions that you want. This is where taking the Hop On Hop Off bus comes in as a great option.
Hop on hop off means you can jump on and off the bus at stops as many times as you want within a given time period for a fixed cost. It is available in many big cities including Kuala Lumpur and Penang in Malaysia. In Kuala Lumpur, it is known as the KL Hop On Hop Off Bus. It has 23 designated stops right by 70 of KL's most popular attractions.
With the bus, you only need to get off at the stops you prefer and skip some. You can also stay on board the double-decker the entire time to get a peek at all the sights in the city. It really is a flexible and hassle-free way to get from place to place within KL.
Ticket Information
There are two types of tickets to suit different itineraries - the Standard 24 Hours to see the city in a day or the Standard 48 Hours for lengthier excursions. Rates in MYR are as follows.
Children below 5 years old are free of charge. Foreigners who purchase online can get a discount of MYR5 per ticket.
The tickets can be purchased in the bus, through the website, authorized agents, authorized hotels, and the Hop On Hop Off counters in Bukit Bintang, Malaysian Tourism Centre, KL Sentral, and KLCC.
The service operates daily from 9:00AM to 8:00PM with last pick up at 7:00PM. The buses arrive in 20 to 30-minute intervals.
Ticket validity start from the time and date of first boarding. So if you hop on at 3:00PM, the ticket will expire at 3:00PM the next day (for 24 Hour Ticket) or the day after next (for 48 Hour Ticket).
The Hop On Hop Off Route
The bus route is the most comprehensive way to experience the magic of Kuala Lumpur. It covers all major attractions and key shopping centers in the city. Here is the route map.
Here is the list of stops and points of interest in the area.
The bus is equipped with recorded multilingual commentary to provide information and insights to the above-listed attractions.
Our Itinerary
We bought Standard 24-Hour Tickets. We first boarded the bus at around 4:00PM of our Day 1 in KL and finished the tour 4:00PM the next day. Here's a quick view of our KL itinerary:
The Sights
Here are images of Kuala Lumpur as seen from the bus.
Also read:
Kuala Lumpur: A Travel Guide for First Timers
Kuala Lumpur: A Budget Travel Guide for Juans
In Photos: Muzium Negara's Prehistory and the Malay Kingdoms Galleries (Part I)
In Photos: Muzium Negara's Colonial Era and Malaysia Today Galleries (Part II)
A Starlit Afternoon at Malaysia's Planetarium Negara
7 Interesting Facts About the Petronas Twin Towers
Hulo Hotel + Gallery: Waking Up Next to World-Class Art
Final Tips
Here are additional tips to help you make the most of your Hop On Hop Off tour:
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| KL Hop On Hop Off Bus |
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| Lower air-conditioned deck of the bus |
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| Open upper deck of the bus offering views of the city |
There are two types of tickets to suit different itineraries - the Standard 24 Hours to see the city in a day or the Standard 48 Hours for lengthier excursions. Rates in MYR are as follows.
Ticket Type
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24 Hours
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48 Hours
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Adult (Foreigner)
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55
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95
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Child 5-12 / Student / Disabled (Foreigner)
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30
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50
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Adult (Malaysian)
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25
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40
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Child 5-12 / Student / Disabled (Malaysian)
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15
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25
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Children below 5 years old are free of charge. Foreigners who purchase online can get a discount of MYR5 per ticket.
The tickets can be purchased in the bus, through the website, authorized agents, authorized hotels, and the Hop On Hop Off counters in Bukit Bintang, Malaysian Tourism Centre, KL Sentral, and KLCC.
The service operates daily from 9:00AM to 8:00PM with last pick up at 7:00PM. The buses arrive in 20 to 30-minute intervals.
Ticket validity start from the time and date of first boarding. So if you hop on at 3:00PM, the ticket will expire at 3:00PM the next day (for 24 Hour Ticket) or the day after next (for 48 Hour Ticket).
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| The Standard 24-Hour ticket |
The bus route is the most comprehensive way to experience the magic of Kuala Lumpur. It covers all major attractions and key shopping centers in the city. Here is the route map.
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| Click to view the full size image |
1. MaTiC (Malaysia Tourism Centre)
§ Tourism Information Centre
§ Cocoa Boutique Chocolate
§ Craft Shop
2. KL Tower
§ KL Tower
§ Bukit Nenas Forest Reserve
3.
P.
Ramlee
§ Restaurants, clubs, and pubs
4.
Aquaria
§ Aquaria
§ KLCC Convention Centre
§ KLCC Park
§ KLCC Suria
5.
Karyaneka
§ Karyaneka
§ Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman
§ Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex
6.
Bukit
Bintang
§ Berjaya Times Square
§ Sungwei Plaza
§ Pavilion
7.
Tengkat
Tong Shin (Closed)
8.
China
Town
§ Chinatown
§ Sri Mahariaman Temple
§ Stadium Merdeka
9.
Central
Market
§ Central Market
§ Kasturi Walk
10. Little India
§ Bricksfield
§ Sri Kandaswamy Temple
§ Maha Vihara Temple
11. KL
Sentral
§ Transportation Hub
12. National Museum
13. National Palace
14. Lake Gardens
§ Botanical Garden
§ Butterfly Park
§ National Monument
§ ASEAN Sculpture Garden
15. KL
Bird Park
§ KL Bird Park
§ KL Orchid Garden
§ National Planetarium
§ Memorial Tun Abdul Razak
16. National Mosque
§ Islamic Centre
§ Islamic Art Museum
§ KL Old Railway Station
17. Merdeka
Square
§ Sultan Abdul Samad Building
§ National Textile Museum
§ Music Museum
§ KL City Gallery
18. Medan Mara
§ Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman
§ Mara and Sogo Mall
19. PWTC
§ Putra World Trade Centre
§ Jalan Chow Kit
20. Titiwangsa (Closed)
21. Palace of Culture
§ National Theatre
§ National Visual Art Gallery
§ National Library
§ Titiwangsa Lake Garden
22. Citibank
23. KLCC
§ KL City Centre
§ Petronas Twin Tower
§ KLCC Suria
§ Aquaria
The bus is equipped with recorded multilingual commentary to provide information and insights to the above-listed attractions.
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| Free guides available onboard |
We bought Standard 24-Hour Tickets. We first boarded the bus at around 4:00PM of our Day 1 in KL and finished the tour 4:00PM the next day. Here's a quick view of our KL itinerary:
Time
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Activity
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4:30PM
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Boarded at Bukit Bintang – Stop 6
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4:30PM 5:25PM
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Quick peek of Stops 8-13
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5:25PM - 6:30PM
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Hopped off Stop 14 and explored Lake Gardens
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6:30PM - 6:45PM
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Waiting Time
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6:45PM - 7:45PM
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Quick peek of Stops 15-22
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7:45PM - 9:00PM
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Hopped off Stop 23 and explored KLCC Park and the Petronas Twin Towers
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10:00AM
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Boarded at Bukit Bintang – Stop 6
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10:00AM - 11:15AM
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Quick peek of Stops 8-11
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11:15AM - 12:15PM
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Hopped off Stop 12 and visited the National Museum
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12:15PM - 12:45PM
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Waiting Time
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12:45PM - 1:20PM
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Quick peek of Stops 12-14
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1:20PM - 3:00PM
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Hopped off Stop 15 and visited the National Planetarium
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3:00PM - 3:10PM
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Hopped off Stop 16 and admired the National Mosque and the Old KL
Railway Station
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3:10PM - 3:25PM
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Walked to Stop 17
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3:25PM - 4:00PM
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Visited Merdeka Square and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building
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4:00PM - 4:15PM
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Waiting Time
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4:15PM - 5:00PM
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Quick peek of Stops 18-1
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5:00PM - 5:15PM
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Hopped off Stop 2 and took photos of KL Tower
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5:15PM - 6:10PM
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Quick peek of Stops 2-5
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6:10PM - 8:00PM
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Hopped off Stop 6 and explored Berjaya Times Square
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The Sights
Here are images of Kuala Lumpur as seen from the bus.
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| Stop 2: KL Tower |
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| Stop 8: China Town |
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| Stop 10: Little India |
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| Stop 11: St. Regis and Sentral Residences |
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| Stop 12: National Museum |
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| Stop 15: National Planetarium |
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| Stop 16: National Mosque |
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| Stop 16: KL Old Railway Station |
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| Stop 17: Sultan Abdul Samad Building |
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| Stop 18: Medan MARA |
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| Stop 23: Petronas Twin Towers |
Kuala Lumpur: A Travel Guide for First Timers
Kuala Lumpur: A Budget Travel Guide for Juans
In Photos: Muzium Negara's Prehistory and the Malay Kingdoms Galleries (Part I)
In Photos: Muzium Negara's Colonial Era and Malaysia Today Galleries (Part II)
A Starlit Afternoon at Malaysia's Planetarium Negara
7 Interesting Facts About the Petronas Twin Towers
Hulo Hotel + Gallery: Waking Up Next to World-Class Art
Final Tips
Here are additional tips to help you make the most of your Hop On Hop Off tour:
- Get a copy of the KL Hop On Hop Off Guide to guide you through the loop. Highlight the places you want to see so you'll know when to hop off.
- At certain times of the day, the bus can get extremely crowded. You may either have to stand or sit separately if you are in a group. Just wait for the crowd to clear as there is always someone who will get off in the next stops.
- During rush hours, wait time can go beyond 30 minutes. Make sure to bring an umbrella in case it rains as some of the stops don't provide shelter.
- Last pick up of the bus is at 7:00PM in select stops. This last bus will end its service in Stop 23 near the Petronas Twin Towers. If your hotel is located near other stops, you may have to take another mode of transportation to go back to your hotel.
- Some attractions require an admission ticket. These are not included in the Hop On Hop Off ticket.
To know more about the Hop on Hop Off tours and to purchase the tickets, visit the website here.
Have you taken the Hop On Hop Off tour? Or do you fancy taking it in your visit to KL? Please leave your comments or questions below.
Have you taken the Hop On Hop Off tour? Or do you fancy taking it in your visit to KL? Please leave your comments or questions below.
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