Easy Way To Travel Kuala Lumpur From KLIA – Based on our research over the internet, the most popular inquiries among tourist or expat those who will going to travel to Malaysia is on how easy to travel from the KLIA Airport to Kuala Lumpur. In this article we at Kongsi Lah! will share information on how to travel to Kuala Lumpur from the airport during your first time touch on the land of unique and diverse in South East Asia.
Introduction
Kuala Lumpur International Airport or preferred known as KLIA (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2) is located in Sepang, Selangor Malaysia. It is about 55-60 kilometers from the capital of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. (Depending the mode of transportation you use you may arrive Kuala Lumpur from KLIA within 25-30 minutes by using motorcycle, the fastest way to travel to Kuala Lumpur from KLIA)
Public Transport Available at KLIA
The first and foremost, if you are an expat and tourist for the very first time arrived in Malaysia, we recommend you to utilised the public transport services that available upon your arrival in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
In KLIA, the are many public transports you can choose depending on your budget and your urgency. In this article we will share info about the best public transport you can use to travel to Kuala Lumpur easily upon your arrival in KLIA.
KLIA Ekspress
The fastest way to travel to Kuala Lumpur from KLIA is by using KLIA Ekspress. This train much cost you a lot if compared to others but this one way service train will drop you to KL Sentral without making any stops at any stations. Therefore this is suitable for those who are in hurry.
By utilising this KLIA Ekspress, you may reach at the Centre of Kuala Lumpur within less than half an hour. The cost is about RM55 per person one way in 2024.
Upon your arrival at KLIA you may easily get the ticket on the spot from the counter/terminal and ready to depart from KLIA Terminal to KL Sentral without waiting anymore since the train departures based on time and not depart after the train was full occupied with the passengers.
KLIA Transit
Second easy way to travel to Kuala Lumpur from KLIA is to utilised the KLIA Transit. It more cheaper if compared to the first public transport we shared previously. This train also will make a drop off passengers to KL Sentral but the train will make a stops at each terminal/station along the way to KL Sentral.
Honestly, It is still fast and convenient although it takes a bit longer than the express service. Perhaps you may sit down and relax and enjoy the scenery along the way to KL Sentral.
Shuttle Bus
Third easy way is to use Shuttle Bus services that will take you to KL Sentral directly from KLIA (Terminal 1 and 2). Although it will direct you to KL Sentral in without making any stops, the traffic jam along the way to KL Sentral may leads you to take about 50 -60 minutes or even later for you to arrive at KL Sentral.
Depending on budget, in 2024 it cost you about RM15 per person and worth it for those who not in rushing to arrive to Kuala Lumpur. Taking a shuttle bus might be more affordable option, though it might take longer due to traffic.
Taxi or Grab Car
For those who don’t like to wait any loner and want more privacy, you may take a taxi or grab /e-hailing services availabele upon your arrival at KLIA. These taxi and grab cars easily can be found at KLIA and the price more expensive. It cost you about RM 65 – RM 100, depending on the time of day and the traffic. It is convenient if you have a lot of luggage or prefer direct door-to-door service.
By using this services it usually takes about 50-60 minutes to arrive at KL Sentral. This is practically choices of single worker with a lot of stuffs to bring along.
Car Rental
The last option to travel to Kuala Lumpur from KLIA is to rent a car. The car rental services available at KLIA and there are special counters for you to purchase a tickets for car rental.
This options preferred by those regularly enters Malaysia for working purposes, and they preferred to drive car and have valid license and legit to drive in Malaysia.
The distance between KLIA to KL Sentral (The main station that you should take when arriving in Kuala Lumpur from KLIA) is about 55 kilometers. It may take about 50 minutes or 1 hour or even longer depending on the traffic when you depart.
Of course for this last option it a bit costly the most expensive among other public transport we mentioned before. The cost is depending type of cars you choose and the driver services is includes on demand.
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Conclusion
There are many options can be choose for expat or tourist to ravel to Kuala Lumpur from KLIA Airport. From the cheapest to the most expensive. The distance between KLIA Airport to the centre of Kuala Lumpur is about 55 Kilometers.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is located in Sepang, one of the districts in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. KLIA is one of the convenient airport in the world. The access to public transportation quite easy upon arrivals.
For those who want to travel outside Kuala Lumpur for example to Penang by using bus, you may take KLIA Transit or use Shuttle Bus from KLIA to Terminal Bas Bersepadu Selatan (TBS – KL Bus Terminal).
In TBS, you may purchase another tickets to your destinations. This is commonly use by local peoples as well to travel to other states in Malaysia by bus for example to Penang, Kelantan, Terengganu and so on.
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