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Four ways up the hill.
Fifty kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, an hour and a bit of winding road — and there's more than one way to make the climb. Here's the cable car, the coach, the free shuttle, and driving yourself, with what each one actually costs.
50 km
from KL
RM11
Skyway, from
1–1.5 hr
by road
Awana Skyway
Gondola from Awana station up to SkyAvenue. One of the fastest cable car systems in the region — about 10 minutes, with glass-floor cabins available for a surcharge.
Express coach
Direct services run from KL Sentral straight to the hill. Book the return leg early if you’re travelling on a weekend or public holiday.
Free shuttle bus
Complimentary shuttle options operate on selected routes and times — check the day’s schedule before you rely on it as your only way up.
Drive yourself
Karak Highway, then the hill road. Park at the lower car parks on busy days and take the Skyway up rather than fighting for parking at the peak.
Awana Skyway fares
RM11 to ride the clouds up.
Confirmed directly from the operator's own site. Open daily 7am to 11pm.
| Gondola type | One-way | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Gondola | RM11 | RM19 |
| Standard + Express Boarding | RM17 | RM32 |
| Glass Floor Gondola | RM32 (RM29 online) | RM54 (RM48 online) |
| Chartered (private) Gondola | RM324 | RM594 |
Frequently asked
Quick answers.
How much is the Awana Skyway cable car?+
RM11 one-way / RM19 return for the standard gondola. Express boarding is RM17 / RM32, and the glass-floor gondola is RM32 / RM54 (or RM29 / RM48 if booked online a day ahead).
What are the Awana Skyway operating hours?+
Daily, 7am to 11pm.
How much is the bus from KL Sentral to Genting Highlands?+
Roughly RM10 to RM12 one-way depending on the operator, with the journey taking about an hour. Combined bus-and-cable-car packages are often cheaper than booking each separately.
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Genting Highlands?+
About 1 to 1.5 hours by road (car or coach) to Awana station, plus a further ~10 minutes on the Awana Skyway cable car up to the peak. Driving the whole way up without the cable car adds more time in traffic on the hill road.
Is there a free way to get to Genting Highlands?+
A free shuttle bus operates on selected routes and times, but it's not guaranteed on every schedule — check the day's timetable rather than relying on it as your only way up.
Keep exploring
The rest of the mountain.
Things to Do
The whole mountain in one list, sorted by who you’re travelling with.
Read the guide→Theme Parks
Genting SkyWorlds and Snow World — tickets, hours, which one first.
Read the guide→Attractions
Chin Swee Caves Temple and Arena of Stars — real entry costs.
Read the guide→Food & Dining
Where to eat, from Hard Rock Cafe to the food court.
Read the guide→Premium Outlets
The hilltop outlet mall — 150 stores, no entry fee.
Read the guide→Jom naik bukit
Pick the rides.We'll handle the logistics.
Ticket ranges, cable-car timings, park opening hours and the fastest way up from KL Sentral — all in one place, in English and Bahasa Melayu.