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Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS), Kuala Lumpur: travel guide

Last updated: October 22, 2026
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Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) is Kuala Lumpur's main express bus terminal for the south, the east coast and the north of Peninsular Malaysia. It stands in Bandar Tasik Selatan, south of the city center, and never closes: it is a 24-hour hub with buses to more than 150 destinations, from Melaka and Johor Bahru to Penang, Ipoh, Kuantan, Kota Bharu and Singapore.[1] The easiest way in is by train. KLIA Transit takes seven minutes from KL Sentral.[2]

Location and how to get there

The address is Jalan Terminal Selatan, Bandar Tasik Selatan, 57100 Kuala Lumpur. The phone number is +603-9051 2000.[3] By road you reach it from the MRR2 and the Sungai Besi Expressway. Three major rail lines serve it.[1] It is linked to KLIA Transit, KTM Komuter and the Rapid KL LRT.[4]

  • KLIA Transit: From KL Sentral to Bandar Tasik Selatan an adult pays RM6.50 and a child RM2.90. The first train leaves KL Sentral at 05:03 and arrives at 05:10, and the last leaves at 00:03. From KLIA Terminal 1 or 2 the adult fare is RM38.40 and the ride takes about 30 minutes.[2]
  • ETS: A few ETS trains stop at Bandar Tasik Selatan, eight in each direction on the timetable valid from 1 June 2026.[5]
  • LRT: Bandar Tasik Selatan is station 15 on Rapid KL's Ampang and Sri Petaling lines.[6]
  • Airport buses: Buses to KLIA and KLIA2 cost RM11.[7] The terminal advertises its Jetbus link as 60 minutes from TBS to KLIA2 and KLIA.[1]
  • Taxi and e-hailing: Both work. Ask for "Terminal Bersepadu Selatan".

Operators and destinations

Dozens of bus companies sell tickets here. Konsortium Transnasional, Konsortium e-Mutiara, Handal Indah, Starmart Express, Billion Stars Express, K.K.K.L., LA Holidays, Sani Express and Hatyai Inter Top Express are all on the terminal's operator list.[8] The terminal publishes the lowest and highest fares across its Centralized Ticketing System (CTS) operators, so you see a range for each town. These are sample fares from the terminal's destination lists:

DestinationFare (RM)
Port Dickson10.10
Melaka Sentral10.00 - 15.00[9]
Ipoh19.00 - 25.00
Butterworth28.00 - 40.00
Penang32.00 - 60.00
Hat Yai55.50 - 70.00[10]
Cameron Highlands35.00
Kuantan24.00 - 25.00
Kuala Terengganu42.60 - 44.40
Kota Bharu40.00 - 44.40[11]

Johor Bahru (Larkin) costs RM30.00 to RM36.00 and Singapore RM60.00 to RM98.00, with Singapore drop-offs at Beach Road, Boon Lay, Jurong East, Katong, Lavender and Woodlands.[9] Operators set their own prices, and discounts such as senior or disabled fares apply only to some of them.[7]

GoAsia guides: Kuala Lumpur to Malacca, Kuala Lumpur to Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Kuala Lumpur to Butterworth, Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands, Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan, Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu, Kuala Lumpur to Terengganu, Kuala Lumpur to Mersing, Kuala Lumpur to Port Dickson, Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai and Kuala Lumpur to Kedah. For the way back, see Malacca to Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur, Penang to Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur and Hat Yai to Kuala Lumpur.

Tickets and facilities

You can buy tickets from vending machines in the terminal, on the TBS website and in the TBS mobile app. The terminal suggests buying online to skip the queue at the counter. Check that your payment went through before you close the page, and look at Purchase History to see the status. Each ticket bought at TBS has included a facility charge since 1 September 2025.[1] Boutique counters in the main lobby help senior citizens, passengers with disabilities and anyone who needs extra assistance.[1]

Ticket counters and departure boards in the concourse of Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
Ticket counters and departure boards in the concourse of Terminal Bersepadu SelatanPhoto: *angys* / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

An e-ticket from an operator must be exchanged for a TBS boarding pass, which you scan at the gate. Check in at the gate 30 minutes before departure. If the bus leaves without you, the ticket is not refundable and you must buy a new one.[4]

  • Departures: The departure hall is on Level 2. Go to the hall for Gates 1 to 19 if you bought your ticket through CTS.[12]
  • Level 3: The main lobby has the information counter and customer service office, bank ATMs, the luggage center with lockers and a defibrillator. A live display board lists every arrival and departure.[12][13]
  • Level 4: Free Wi-Fi, a police beat base and operator offices, including K.K.K.L. and the LA Holidays lounge.[13]
  • Rest and food: A food court and the Hotel Transit Rest and Go, with air-conditioned rooms, massage and reflexology. Massage chairs stand in the waiting areas.[12]
  • Comfort and access: Baby care rooms on Levels 2, 3 and 4, prayer rooms on Levels 1, 3 and 4, and restrooms on Levels 1 to 4. Ramps, lifts and a tactile guide serve wheelchair users, and the information counter arranges free ground assistance. Smoking is not allowed. Parking is on Levels 4, 5 and 6.[12]

Tips

  • Check in early. The gate wants you there 30 minutes before departure.[4]
  • Buy online. It saves you the counter queue.[1]
  • Heading to Singapore or Hat Yai? Both are international trips, so carry your passport.
  • Going by train instead? Ipoh and Butterworth are also served by ETS from KL Sentral (see the Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh guide).

Sources and background

Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.

  1. [1] Terminal Bersepadu Selatan: TBS-BTS home. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  2. [2] KLIA Ekspres (Express Rail Link): KLIA Transit: timetable and fares. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  3. [3] Terminal Bersepadu Selatan: Contact information. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  4. [4] Causeway Link: Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) Bus Station. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  5. [5] Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB): ETS timetable effective 1 June 2026. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  6. [6] Rapid KL (Prasarana Malaysia Berhad): Ampang / Sri Petaling Line. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  7. [7] Terminal Bersepadu Selatan: Central destinations (KLIA and KLIA2 buses). Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  8. [8] Terminal Bersepadu Selatan: List of bus operators. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  9. [9] Terminal Bersepadu Selatan: Southern destinations and price ranges. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  10. [10] Terminal Bersepadu Selatan: Northern destinations and price ranges. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  11. [11] Terminal Bersepadu Selatan: East Coast destinations and price ranges. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  12. [12] Terminal Bersepadu Selatan: Facilities. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
  13. [13] Terminal Bersepadu Selatan: Services. Retrieved October 21, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is TBS bus terminal in Kuala Lumpur?

Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) is on Jalan Terminal Selatan in Bandar Tasik Selatan, 57100 Kuala Lumpur, south of the city center. It is open 24 hours and is linked to KLIA Transit, KTM Komuter and the Rapid KL LRT.

How do I get from KL Sentral to TBS?

Take KLIA Transit from KL Sentral to Bandar Tasik Selatan. The adult fare is RM6.50. The first train leaves at 05:03 and arrives at 05:10, and the last leaves at 00:03.

How do I get from KLIA to TBS?

Take the KLIA Transit train from KLIA Terminal 1 or 2 to Bandar Tasik Selatan (adult fare RM38.40, about 30 minutes), or use the bus between KLIA/KLIA2 and TBS, which costs RM11.

Which buses go from TBS?

Express buses run to more than 150 destinations, including Melaka, Johor Bahru, Singapore, Penang, Butterworth, Ipoh, Cameron Highlands, Kuantan, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu, Port Dickson, Mersing and Hat Yai.

Can I buy TBS tickets online?

Yes, on the TBS website and in the TBS mobile app. Each ticket includes a facility charge since 1 September 2025. Exchange e-tickets for a TBS boarding pass and check in at the gate 30 minutes before departure.

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