Previously known as Puduraya Bus Station, this important bus terminal has been serving trips going in and out of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia since 1975 by the late former Prime Minister Tun Hussein Onn. Strategically located in KL city centre, it went through a facelift in the year 2010 and reopened on 16th April 2011, but then was renamed as Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal on 27th August 2011 after “Pudu Sentral” was suggested to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak through Twitter. Long-distance buses that were operating here have been moved to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) at Bandar Tasik Selatan (BTS) Integrated Transport Terminal since then. The new restructuring has made the area surrounding Pudu Sentral to be less busy, but that does not mean you need to go out of your way to purchase your local bus tickets at Jalan Pudu when all you need is an internet connection and Easybook.com with just a few simple steps.
The terminal is located close to many amazing tourist attractions such as Central Market, Masjid Jamek, Petaling Street and Dataran Merdeka, which makes Pudu Sentral such a convenient station for all your travelling needs. There are various ways to get to the station conveniently, but the most popular would be with the RapidKL train that stops at Plaza Rakyat, which is located right next to Pudu Sentral within a 5 minutes’ walk.
If you are coming from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS), hop on Bandar Tasik Selatan station straight to the Pasar Rakyat station using Rapid KL’s Ampang Line train service. From KL Sentral, take the train with the Kelana Jaya Line to Masjid Jamek station. Upon arriving at Masjid Jamek station, switch trains from the Kelana Jaya Line located underground to the elevated Ampang Line then choose the stop at Pasar Rakyat next to the Puduraya Bus Station.
Its central location makes it easy to reach by foot if you are staying near the Bukit Bintang area or Petaling Street, the Chinatown of Kuala Lumpur. There are also plenty of city buses available to take you there as well. Otherwise, you can hail a taxi or book a ride-sharing to take you to Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal safely.
Travelling to and fro Kuala Lumpur is made easy now that Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal comes with 23 bus platforms and it allows many trips to performing their operations within the station. Easybook provides trips from Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal to Teluk Intan, Perak with SPT Express and to KLIA/KLIA2 via Star Shuttle. Follow this simple guide and you are on your way to building another great memory.
The brand new Pudu Sentral is far cry from the previous Puduraya Bus Station. It is now accompanied by a modern interior design, clean spaces and waiting lobbies with air-conditioning systems in order for passengers to wait for their buses comfortably. You can store your luggage at the convenient locker provided in the terminal for your convenience. Besides having ATM machines available 24 hours for you at this KL terminal, there is a food court serving various types of food located on the top floor.
Besides being a hub for buses, Pudu Sentral is also the hub of the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) for Kuala Lumpur on 23rd September 2012 to house government agencies, private businesses, Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia and Kedai Kain 1Malaysia. Funded by the Ministry of Finance, UTC at Pudu Sentral has become another popular location for those who want to renew their personal MyKad, passport and driving license, just to name a few.
Whether you are living in KL or just entering the city, the area surrounding Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal is constantly buzzing with activities. Here are just some of the things you can do upon arriving at the bus station in Jalan Pudu.
Petaling Street is the Chinatown of Kuala Lumpur and it can be reached by foot in just 5 minutes from the terminal itself. From tourist souvenirs to delicious food, there are plenty to choose from along the bustling street with locals and tourists alike. This shopping district that has gotten through a renovation stays lively from afternoon until night time for those looking to fit in a budget shopping.
Central Market is located 8 minutes walk from Pudu Sentral is the artistic community hub of KL, also known as Pasar Seni. If you want to buy handicrafts and traditional goods, this 1928 building is where you need to be to get beautiful batik to sculptures. Central Market is separated into different zones for you to have a better understanding of the different cultures in Malaysia. You can also check out the artwork of local artists, as well as impromptu performances just outside the building every now and then. Just outside Central Market is the Malaysia Heritage Walk also known as Kasturi Walk which operates as a mini flea market.
Temple visits – Despite being a busy area, there are many temples located around for those looking who are looking to find peace of mind amidst the busy activities. There is KL’s main Hindu temple of Sri Mahamariamman Temple, as well as a selection of Buddhist buildings for worship such as the Kuan Yin Temple, Chan See Shu Yuen Temple, Kuan Ti Temple and Sin Sze Si Yi Temple.
You don’t have to worry about accommodation upon arriving at Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal as there are hotels located at every corner of the street within budget on Jalan Pudu. Some of the most popular spots are Mayview Glory Hotel, AnCasa Express, Hotel Sentral Pudu, Mingle Hostel Kuala Lumpur, Hotel Transit and so many others. Whether you are looking to spend on a hotel with modern design aesthetics or just a basic hotel for an overnight stay, the choices are aplenty. Check out some other great hotel deals in Kuala Lumpur at hotels.easybook.com as well.
Whether you are heading to the airport for your next holiday with the family or going back to your hometown in Teluk Intan, you can count on Easybook to get you there safely upon boarding your bus at Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal.
