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KL to Genting: getting to the casino

The cheapest way from KL to Genting is the express bus from KL Sentral, RM10 bus-only or RM20 with the cable car1, then the Awana SkyWay up to SkyAvenue, next to SkyCasino. You can also drive (about 58 km2) and park from RM3, or book the resort limousine from RM371.003.

Bus, KL Sentral (adult)
RM10 adult / RM7 child or senior (bus only); RM20 adult with cable car1
Awana SkyWay, standard
RM11 / RM194
Parking from 1 Jan 2026
RM3/RM5 first 2h; max RM11/RM175
Limousine from KL or PJ
RM371.003

What are the ways to get from KL to the Genting casino?

There are five main ways from Kuala Lumpur to the Genting casino at the top of Genting Highlands. Most visitors take a bus to the mid-hill terminal and finish by cable car. All fares below come from Resorts World Genting’s own transport pages, checked on 28 October 2026.

OptionFromAdult fareGood for
Express bus + cable carKL SentralRM20 bundle (RM10 bus only)1Lowest cost
Express busTerminal Bersepadu Gombak (TBG)RM121North and east KL
Bus from the airportKLIA / KLIA2RM351Arriving by air
Drive and parkAnywhereFrom RM3 for 2 hours on weekdays5Groups, late returns
LimousineKL / PJ or KLIARM371.00 from KL or PJ3Door to door

How do you take the bus and cable car from KL Sentral?

The KL Sentral express bus is the simplest public route to the Genting casino. Buses run from 7:30am to 9:30pm, roughly every 30 to 60 minutes1.

  1. Make your way down to Lower Ground at KL Sentral for the bus terminal1.
  2. Buy the bus-only ticket or the bus-and-cable-car bundle: RM10 or RM20 for adults1.
  3. Ride to Sky Sentral, the mid-hill terminal where you board the Awana SkyWay6.
  4. Take the Awana SkyWay up to SkyAvenue. SkyCasino sits next to SkyAvenue and Crockfords7.
  5. For the trip back, the last bus leaves Genting for KL Sentral at 10:30pm1.

Timetables are marked “subject to change”, so check the official page on the day.

Which other bus terminals serve Genting?

Buses also run from Gombak, TBS, the airports and other states.

FromTimes to GentingTimes backFare
Terminal Bersepadu Gombak (TBG)8:30am, 11:00am, 2:00pm, 5:00pm17:30am, 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm1RM12 adult, RM9 child or senior1
TBS (AeroBus)Six departures, 9:00am to 6:00pm1Five departures, 10:15am to 6:45pm1Not published
KLIA / KLIA2Check the official timetableCheck the official timetableRM35 adult, RM25 child or senior1

The Gombak ticket counter moved from Gombak LRT to TBG on 1 July 20251. Intercity buses also run from Johor (Larkin), Kedah, Melaka, Bentong and Seremban1.

Awana SkyWay or Genting SkyWay: which cable car should you take?

Take the Awana SkyWay if you arrive by express bus, and the Genting SkyWay if you drive to Gohtong Sentral. Both reach the hilltop resort and charge the same standard fare.

DetailAwana SkyWayGenting SkyWay
RouteSky Sentral (mid-hill) to SkyAvenue, free stop at Chin Swee4Gohtong Sentral Station to Resorts World Station, non-stop8
Length and time2.8 km, about 10 minutes43.4 km, about 15 minutes8
Hours7AM-11PM49AM-7PM8
Standard fareRM11 one-way, RM19 return4RM11 one-way, RM19 return8
Express boardingRM17 one-way, RM32 return4RM17 one-way, RM32 return8
Senior and OKURM6 one-way, RM10 return4RM6 one-way, RM10 return8
Glass-floor gondolaRM32 one-way, RM54 return4None

Tickets and QR codes are valid for 72 hours from the visit date8. Genting Rewards members can pay 9 Genting Points for a one-way Genting SkyWay ride8. Check the daily notices before you go. Luggage storage at Gohtong Jaya costs RM85 per individual locker per 24 hours8.

How do you drive from KL to Genting, and what does parking cost?

Driving from KL to Resorts World Genting covers about 58 km2 according to iGB. No official driving time or toll total is published. You can park at the top, or park at Gohtong Sentral, which has ample parking9, and ride the Genting SkyWay up.

Public parking rates at SkyAvenue and the hotels, effective 1 January 20265:

ParkingWeekdaysWeekends and public holidays
First 2 hoursRM35RM55
Daily maximumRM115RM175
Valet (Genting Grand, RW Hotel, Crockfords)RM505RM705

The first 15 minutes are free, and Genting Rewards Gold and Platinum members park free5.

How much is the Genting limousine?

The Resorts World Genting limousine is the door-to-door option. Fares include the driver, fuel, tolls and insurance, and must be booked ahead.

FromOne-way fareNotes
Kuala Lumpur or Petaling JayaRM371.003Door to door
KLIA / KLIA2RM508.803About 2 hours, 116 km3

A 50% surcharge applies from midnight to 6am3. A helicopter service also runs from Subang Airport10; its fare was not published on the page we read.

How do you get to Genting from KLIA?

From the airport, take the KLIA Express to KL Sentral (28 minutes, running 5am to 1am11) and then the express bus, or take the direct airport bus for RM351. The limousine costs RM508.803.

How do you move between hotels and casino floors once there?

Free shuttles link the hilltop hotels: Crockfords to Genting Grand from 9am to 5am, and RW Hotel to First World Hotel 24 hours12. Mid-hill, Resorts World Awana and Sky Sentral are joined by a free shuttle from 7am to midnight6.

Next: pick a base on hotels near the casino, check opening hours and the dress code, or go back to the Genting casino hub.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Short answers. Each one links to the source it comes from.

How much is the bus from KL to Genting?

The Resorts World Genting express bus from KL Sentral costs RM10 for an adult bus-only ticket, or RM20 with the cable car1. From Terminal Bersepadu Gombak it is RM12 adult and RM9 child or senior1.

How much is the Genting cable car?

Both Genting cable cars charge RM11 one-way and RM19 return4 for a standard gondola. Express boarding is RM17 / RM328 and the Awana SkyWay glass-floor gondola is RM32 one-way4.

How far is Genting from KL?

iGB puts Resorts World Genting about 58 km2 from Kuala Lumpur. Resorts World Genting does not publish a driving time.

How long does it take from KL to Genting?

No official door-to-door time from KL to Genting is published. The cable car part is about 10 minutes on Awana SkyWay and about 15 minutes on Genting SkyWay8. The limousine from KLIA takes about two hours3.

Can you take a Grab from KL to Genting?

Yes, e-hailing works, but no fare is published. Resorts World Genting says only that an e-hailing partner offers special rates from KLIA and the Klang Valley10.

Sources

Every figure on this page links to its source. Prices and rules change; check with the venue before you travel.

  1. Resorts World Genting, Express Bus (checked 2026-10-28)
  2. iGB (Muhammad Cohen), Resorts World Genting elevates guests through space, time, 2023-12-21 (checked 2026-10-28)
  3. Resorts World Genting, Limousine (Elite Limo) (checked 2026-10-28)
  4. Resorts World Genting, Awana SkyWay (checked 2026-10-28)
  5. Resorts World Genting, Car Park, 2026-01 (checked 2026-10-28)
  6. Resorts World Genting, Sky Sentral (checked 2026-10-28)
  7. Resorts World Genting floor plan directory (checked 2026-10-28)
  8. Resorts World Genting, Genting SkyWay (checked 2026-10-28)
  9. Resorts World Genting blog (checked 2026-10-28)
  10. Resorts World Genting, Getting Here (checked 2026-10-28)
  11. Resorts World Genting, Transport from KLIA (checked 2026-10-28)
  12. Resorts World Genting, Free Shuttle Service (checked 2026-10-28)