How to Get from Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara

Taking the train doesn’t make much sense because you will have to take a detour. There are no direct trains from Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara.

The national park is located north of Kuala Lumpur. But to get there by train, you will first have to travel 175km southwest to Gemas, before you can take another train going 200 km north to Jerantut. From Jerantut, you will still need to take a shuttle bus or taxi to Taman Negara.

Do you still want to travel by train? If yes, we recommend departing from Kuala Lumpur at night for the least waiting times at the train and bus stations.

When travelling by minivan from Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara, you have 2 options: a direct minivan for 5.5 hours or a minivan with longboat transfer for 7.5 hours.

There are no direct buses from Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara, so you will have to take one to Jerantut first. From Jerantut, you can then transfer to another bus bound for the national park.

Do you prefer a private and direct ride from Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara? If so, you can get a taxi with fares from . Taxis can fit up to 4 people, and you can split the fare among your group.

Long-distance taxi stands are normally located beside intercity bus stations. In KL, you will find one beside Kuala Lumpur Bus Terminal (TBS). You can also ask your hotel for assistance because they may be able to find a driver that can pick you up directly from your accommodation.

The taxi journey from Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara takes about .