Perched in the Titiwangsa Mountains, Genting Highlands is a cool-climate escape with theme parks, casinos, nature, and easy food options. Many visitors choose to stay a night or two to enjoy more than the rides. If you are planning the journey from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands, this guide covers the distance, the best ways to get there, what to do, when to go, and how a private transfer can make the trip simple.
Distance from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands
The distance from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands is about 60 km by road. Travel time is usually 1 to 1.5 hours from the city center, depending on traffic and weather. From KLIA or KLIA2 to Genting Highlands is about 120 km, and the drive typically takes around 2 hours.
How to go to Genting Highlands from Kuala Lumpur
Public transport
Take a bus from KL Sentral to Awana Bus Terminal, then ride the Awana SkyWay cable car up to the resort. This is the most affordable option, but it involves transfers and can be slow with luggage or young children.
Ride hailing or taxi
Grab and taxis can take you directly from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands. Prices may vary at peak times and it can be harder to find a return ride down from the mountain.
Private car with driver
For the most comfortable option, book a private car with driver. Go MY Transport offers direct city to Genting rides and KL airport to Genting transfers. Your driver meets you, helps with luggage, and takes you straight to your hotel or cable car station. You can request stops along the way, for example Batu Caves or Genting Highlands Premium Outlets.
Popular routes
- Kuala Lumpur City to Genting Highlands
- KLIA or KLIA2 to Genting Highlands
- Return transfers from Genting Highlands to KL city or KLIA
Best time to visit Genting Highlands
Genting has a cool climate year round, with typical temperatures around 15 to 25°C. Evenings can feel chilly, so carry a light jacket. Weekends and school holidays are the busiest. Weekdays are calmer with shorter queues.
Top attractions in Genting Highlands
- Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park
An outdoor theme park with a mix of rides and shows for different ages.
- Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park
A huge indoor park, good for families and for rainy days.
- Resorts World Genting Casino
A major draw for gaming and nightlife. - Awana SkyWay Cable Car
Panoramic rainforest views between mid hill and the resort. Glass floor gondolas are popular for photos.
- Chin Swee Caves Temple
A ridge-top temple with mountain views, statues, and a peaceful setting for photos and quiet time.
- Genting Highlands Premium Outlets
Outlet shopping at the foothills. Convenient to pair with a transfer back to Kuala Lumpur.
- Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm and Lavender Garden
Pick strawberries, stroll flower gardens, and enjoy simple snacks. A hit with kids.
- Awana Bio Park
Guided walks, birdwatching, and short jungle trails that showcase the highland ecosystem.
Food in Genting Highlands
You will find everything from hotpot and steamboat to Malaysian staples like nasi lemak and satay, along with a wide range of international choices. If you ride with Go MY Transport, drivers can suggest family friendly stops and local favorites on your way up or down.
Why book your transfer with Go MY Transport
- Airport meet and greet, with direct KL airport to Genting Highlands transfers
- Door to door pickups from any Kuala Lumpur hotel or residence
- Clean, comfortable vehicles sized for couples, families, and groups
- Professional drivers who know the mountain roads
- Flexible routes with optional stops such as Batu Caves or the Premium Outlets
FAQs: Genting Highlands
How high is Genting Highland
The resort area sits at roughly 1,700 meters above sea level. Temperatures are cooler than in Kuala Lumpur, especially after sunset.
How to go to Genting Highlands from Kuala Lumpur
You can take a bus to Awana and then the Awana SkyWay cable car, book a Grab or taxi, or choose a private car with driver for a direct ride to your hotel.
How to go Genting from Kuala Lumpur
From KL city, the drive is about 60 km and usually 1 to 1.5 hours. A private transfer is the simplest door to door option.
How to go Genting from KL
If you prefer public transport, use a KL Sentral bus to Awana, then transfer to the cable car. For comfort and speed, book a private car.
How to go Genting Highland
Arriving by air, you can book a KLIA to Genting Highlands transfer. Your driver will meet you at arrivals and take you straight up the mountain.
Must do in Genting Highlands
Ride the Awana SkyWay, visit Chin Swee Caves Temple, try Genting SkyWorlds or Skytropolis, shop at Premium Outlets, and enjoy steamboat in the cool evening air.