You will then travel in comfort in your climate-controlled vehicle for the duration of your trip. The modern city gives way to lush green countryside alongside the smooth highway, expertly navigated by your experienced English-speaking driver who will be more than happy to share stories, recommendations, and facts with you about the region and ensure your comfort during the trip.

You can schedule optional sightseeing stops at some of Southeast Asia’s best-hidden treasures along the way. Hike up the beautiful Bukit Broga Hill or explore the captivating Cape Rachado. You can discover more along the way on your journey with Daytrip.

As the calming countryside views blend back into compelling cityscapes, you will find yourself in spectacular Singapore, where you will be dropped off directly at the location of your choosing in the city ready to discover the wonders of Singapore.

Choose to travel with a private car service such as Daytrip, and you are also choosing the most convenient and personalizable experience, allowing you the freedom to take your time exploring Southeast Asia with simplicity and comfort.

While Singapore is most well-known for its modernity, it is also known as Asia’s melting pot. It is home to a blend of cultures, predominantly Indian, Malay, Chinese, and Eurasian. This earned Singapore its nickname ‘Instant Asia’ as it offers a glimpse of many cultures from across the continent. You can find rich pockets of culture amongst modernity in districts like Chinatown, Little India, and Arab Street, where brightly decorated buildings line the streets, and fragrant aromas waft through the air.

Singapore is also known for being a fun-filled city for all ages. With world-renowned shopping malls, thrilling theme parks, marvelous museums, art galleries, and zoos, there is an unbelievable wealth of entertaining activities to fill your time in the city.

Singapore has prioritized conserving its green spaces, making it a top city in the Green City Index. 50 percent of the island is green space, a jaw-dropping figure that earned Singapore its nickname ‘City in a Garden’! You can see this first hand at its many pristine parks, nature reserves, and white sandy beaches, nestled among the man-made wonders of Singapore.

Singapore offers the perfect balance of modernity, culture, fun, and nature. With its abundance of entertaining attractions, striking architecture, cultural diversity, and breathtaking natural beauty you could never experience it all with just a day trip.

Pack for the weather

The climate in Southeast Asia is tropical, humid, and warm all year round. Therefore it is recommended to bring water, sunscreen, and a hat to protect yourself from the sun and heat.

Talk to your driver

Although your driver is not a professional tour guide, they will be proud to share with you some local tips about the region! Please do not hesitate to speak to your experienced driver in case there is anything they can do to make your trip more comfortable, whether that is adjusting the climate control or providing you with some top tips for your arrival in Singapore.

Add sightseeing stops

Just like if you were to drive yourself in a rental you can also stop for sightseeing with Daytrip. Peruse our website to find a curated list of sightseeing stops we recommend along the way. If there is somewhere else you want to stop at not listed on our website, we offer the option to customize your itinerary! Fill out our custom route form with your ideal itinerary and we will offer you a quote. Please note that you must add your desired sightseeing stops to your itinerary well in advance of departure to ensure they are guaranteed.

From Kuala Lumpur to Singapore by train

There is no direct train connection from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore and instead, there is a long, complicated, and indirect route that can take over 7 hours. This option is expensive, inconvenient, and not how to go to Singapore.

From Kuala Lumpur to Singapore by plane

Several airlines offer flights multiple times a day between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, and take approximately 1 hour. Although this seems like the quickest option, traveling to and from the airports outside the city centers and the waiting time at the airport extends the travel time. Furthermore, with this option, you have to meet strict airline luggage allowances and handle your luggage to and from the airports which can be stressful.

From Kuala Lumpur to Singapore with Daytrip

Alternatively, traveling using Daytrip’s private car hire ensures a convenient, stress-free, and straightforward experience with the opportunity to tailor your trip according to your desired itinerary.

With Daytrip’s car hire your private driver will transport you door-to-door. They will meet you directly at your address in Kuala Lumpur and handle your luggage, ensuring a relaxing start to your trip. You will be dropped off in Singapore directly at your hotel, ensuring a great start to your adventure in Singapore, with more time available for sightseeing.

Private car services also offer the most customizability, allowing you to start your journey on your terms by choosing your departure time rather than being restricted to public transport schedules. You can also decide which vehicle you travel in, from a sedan, MPV, or van, all of which meet our strict safety inspections, ensuring your safety and comfort on your journey.

We interview all our drivers to ensure safety. Being local, they will be familiar with the roads and offer their local tips about the region, ensuring you make the most out of your travel experience. Daytrip is more than just a taxi. You can also choose optional hand-picked sightseeing stops, allowing you to discover gems such as the UNESCO-listed Malacca or the pretty Putra Mosque along the way. They're a great way to turn your ride into a spectacular sightseeing experience!

Ultimately, the best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore is via private car service with a respected company like Daytrip. It offers the perfect combination of flexibility with your itinerary, and you'll travel in comfort. Unlike a taxi, with a private car service, you have the opportunity to see Southeast Asia from the eyes of a local and stop at some of the gems along the way that you'd miss using public transportation options.

Another must-visit architectural marvel is The Gardens by the Bay, a serene nature park where modernity meets nature. It is home to the iconic supertrees, futuristic man-made trees that are vertical gardens. Alongside this, two conservatories full of blossoming flowers await you: The Cloud Forest, a lush tropical rainforest watered by the world’s largest indoor waterfall, and Flower Dome, the world's largest greenhouse, home to an array of international flora including rare African Baobab trees and Mediterranean olive trees. For more natural beauty, walk through Singapore’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a 158-year-old garden home to the world’s largest orchid display. You can even join a guided tour to learn about the garden. Sentosa Island is another must-visit site, where relaxing white sandy beaches can be found amongst exciting attractions such as Universal Studios and a waterpark.

While a modern and innovative city, Singapore also offers a rich melting pot of cultures to experience in the ethnic districts nestled within the modern city. Take a stroll through Chinatown and enjoy authentic Chinese food while wandering the streets, admiring the beautiful buildings and taking in the fragrant spiced aromas. And in Little India, you'll find the streets lined with vibrant buildings and temples, spice shops, and restaurants serving authentic Indian cuisine.

Singapore is a haven for foodies; visit the traditional ‘hawker’ centers throughout the city and eat like a local, sampling the delicious and authentic Asian street food. These markets are so integral to Singaporean culture that they have been included in UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage. One, Hill Street Tai Hwa Pork Noodle, even has a Michelin Star (and it's just 6 SGD!). For another fantastic food spot, stroll along the waterfront of the Boat Quay to find an array of riverside restaurants offering alfresco dining along the waterfront promenade. This is a perfect spot to admire the picturesque seafront views, particularly beautiful at sunset.

For more scenic sunset views, hop aboard the Singapore Flyer, Asia’s largest observation wheel at 541 feet (165 meters) high, which boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the city. The fun doesn't stop at sunset. At night, a wealth of unique experiences emerge. Visit the Night Safari, the world’s first nocturnal zoo, where you can get up close to 900 animals on winding walking trails where some animals roam freely!

Singapore offers an exciting experience for everyone: from its modern architectural center, captivating cultural districts, natural wonders, and a vast array of diverse activities and sites to explore, you’ll need more than just a day trip to experience all this exciting city has to offer.