Overland Malaysia: George Town, Kuala Lumpur, Genting & Malacca — Malaysia
Itinerary · Tripcuro
Family - 2 adults + 1 child + 1 senior

Overland Malaysia: George Town, Kuala Lumpur, Genting &
Malacca

Ride the rails and highways from Penang's heritage lanes to Malacca's riverfront

6 Nights · May-June 2026 · Malaysia

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Trip Overview

Duration
6 Nights
May-June 2026 · Family - 2 adults + 1 child + 1 senior
Where
Malaysia
KTM Express train from Kuala Lumpur to Penang and back · Penang Hill by express funicular · Petronas Twin Towers Sky Bridge at dusk
Budget
≈ ₹3,06,000

Where You'll Stay

Hompton Hotel by the Beach

George Town, Penang · 2 Nights

Beachside base for the island and Penang Hill

Kuala Lumpur city hotel

Kuala Lumpur · 3 Nights

Central base for KLCC and the Genting day trip

Backyard Rio Melaka

Malacca · 1 Night

Two-bedroom loft holiday home with river view

Day-by-Day Itinerary

1
DAY
Day 1 of 7
Train to George Town, Penang
  • Morning KTM Express train from KL Sentral to Butterworth (about 3.5 hours)
  • Ferry or bridge crossing into George Town on Penang island
  • Check in near the beach; settle into the UNESCO old-town base
  • Evening stroll among heritage shophouses and street-art lanes
2
DAY
Day 2 of 7
Penang Hill & George Town
  • Ride the express-lane funicular up Penang Hill for island views
  • Explore clan jetties, Armenian Street murals and temples
  • Sample Penang hawker food and kopitiam classics
  • Relax by the beach in the late afternoon
3
DAY
Day 3 of 7
Train back to Kuala Lumpur
  • Free morning for last George Town wandering and cafes
  • Afternoon KTM Express train from Butterworth to KL Sentral
  • Arrive Kuala Lumpur in the evening and check in
  • Dinner in the city centre
4
DAY
Day 4 of 7
Kuala Lumpur & Petronas Towers
  • Explore central Kuala Lumpur landmarks and markets
  • Time-ticketed entry to the Petronas Twin Towers Sky Bridge
  • Watch the KLCC fountain show after sunset
  • Evening at leisure around Bukit Bintang
5
DAY
Day 5 of 7
Genting Highlands day trip
  • Morning coach from KL Sentral up to Awana, Genting Highlands
  • Awana SkyWay gondola with unlimited-ride pass
  • Rides at the Skytropolis indoor theme park
  • Evening coach back down to Kuala Lumpur
6
DAY
Day 6 of 7
Bus to riverside Malacca
  • Mid-morning express coach from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca
  • Check in to a two-bedroom loft with river views
  • Wander Jonker Street and the Dutch Square (Stadthuys)
  • Malacca River cruise or riverside dinner at night
7
DAY
Day 7 of 7
Malacca to KLIA departure
  • Morning to explore old Malacca's lanes and cafes
  • Midday express coach from Malacca direct to KLIA airport
  • Onward departure from Kuala Lumpur International Airport

What It Costs

INDICATIVE · JUNE 2026
Flights₹1,40,000
Hotels₹50,000
Activities₹32,000
Transport₹24,000
Food buffer & incidentals₹30,000
Our planning fee₹30,000
Trip total · for 4 travellers≈ ₹3,06,000

Prices are as they were when this itinerary was finalised (in June 2026). We price your own trip live, to your dates.

Good to Know

Overland by rail and road

The whole loop runs on KTM Express trains and intercity express coaches, so no domestic flights are needed between cities.

Book Penang Hill express lane

The funicular's express-lane return tickets skip the main queue and are worth pre-booking for busy weekends and holidays.

Petronas is time-ticketed

Twin Towers Sky Bridge entry runs on timed slots. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your slot; late arrivals are not admitted.

Genting comes cool and misty

The hill resort sits around 1,800m and stays cool year-round. Carry a light jacket even on warm lowland days.

Arrive early for coaches

Intercity express buses ask passengers to reach the departure hall about an hour before departure; seats and times are fixed and non-changeable.

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