Commuting regularly between Singapore and KL means I’m always on the lookout for convenient means of transporation. My ultimate favourite is First Coach because of their convenient pick-up and drop-off points. Unfortunately, everyone else finds it convenient too which means tickets get booked up very quickly! Recently, I tried a new coach service under Luxury Tours & Travel. They promise luxurious travel from Singapore to KL with their coaches, some of which provide dinner on board. How did I find the service? Read on for my review of Luxury Tours & Travel below.

Coach Pick-Up From Orchard Road

One plus point about Luxury Tours & Travel coaches is their convenient pick-up from Concorde Hotel, Orchard Road which avoids the busy Beach Road bus terminal that most Singapore-KL buses use. The drop-off points in KL are at 3 main luxury hotels – Dorsett Regency in Bukit Bintang, Istana Hotel and Sheraton Imperial Hotel which provides easy options for accommodation if you are looking for a full package. The Luxury buses also use the Second-Link Causeway between Singapore and Malaysia which is slightly faster compared to the original Woodlands one.

Great Snack Pack And Entertainment Onboard

When I first boarded the bus, I honestly did not think it was very luxurious. The bus looked a little old and dirty in some parts although it had spacious and comfortable seats.

The bus we took did not come with a meal option which made it slightly cheaper at $39 per person one-way instead of the $51 option that comes with meals.

However, much to our surprise, the co-driver handed out small packs of refreshments which comprised of two tiny packaged swiss rolls, a mini pack of Oreos, a packet drink to wash it all down and a mineral water bottle. It certainly went well with the TV entertainment system provided onboard. However, unlike First Coach, Luxury Coach does not offer video on demand. Their seats come with in-built speakers which save you having to bring your own.

Mid-Way Stop in Yong Peng Between Singapore And Kuala Lumpur

Another thing I personally like about First Coach is how they stop at highway rest areas instead of turning out into Yong Peng which most of the interstate buses do.

Luxury Coach stops at Yong Peng which is off the highway and which tends to overcharge passengers for food as they know the passengers have nowhere else to go. An average meal there is RM6 and above and be prepared to pay top dollar for any snacks you purchase. The main incentive for these bus drivers is the free meals they get in exchange for bringing passengers in.

Stopping in Yong Peng also means that the drivers will be turning off the highway and back in again which wastes more time and makes the journey longer.

Our journey from Singapore to KL took almost 6 hours and it certainly did not help that the bus drivers were Singaporean and not familiar with KL roads! They ended up making several wrong turns and at one point, a passenger actually sat down on the steps next to them to navigate them to the first drop-off at Dorsett Regency.

Will I take this bus again? Well, my first preference will always be First Coach but at a pinch, this might do. At least it saves the hassle of heading out to Beach Road and getting off at Bukit Jalil temporary bus stop in KL which is nowhere near the city!

You can book tickets online or check prices of the Luxury Coaches at www.luxury.com.sg.