Last updatet on November 2024
This guide compares all available airport transfers at Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.
Public and private transfers from the airport to Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL), also known as Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur, is the largest airport in Kuala Lumpur and is located about 50 km south of the main megacity.
Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Kuala Lumpur by Express train, Bus, Taxi or Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer).
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All transfers from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to downtown
Overview of all airport transfers from Kuala Lumpur Airport to the City Center (KL Sentral)
1. Express train - the fastest option to Kuala Lumpur
Description:
KLIA Ekspres from Kuala Lumpur Airport (access via Arrival Hall) to Kuala Lumpur Central Station (“KL Sentral”), directly in the city center
Costs:
50 Ringgit (around US$ 10) pp
Travel time:
30 minutes
2. Public bus - cheapest tour to the city center
Description:
Airport Coach from Kuala Lumpur Airport (Bus Station KLIA, Block C) to Kuala Lumpur Central Station (“KL Sentral”), directly in the city center
Costs:
15 Ringgit (around US$ 3) pp
Travel time:
60 minutes
3. Taxi - easy and simple - occasional waiting times
Description:
Taxi from Kuala Lumpur Airport (all terminals) to central Kuala Lumpur, KL Sentral or directly to your downtown accommodation
Costs:
75-100 Ringgit (around US$ 15-20)
Travel time:
45 minutes
Official local taxis on-site
4. Welcome Pickups - comfortable private transfer with pick-up in the Arrival Hall
Description:
Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Kuala Lumpur Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Kuala Lumpur, KL Sentral or directly to your accommodation
Costs:
US$ 25
Travel time:
45 minutes
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