How to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) ✈️ to the City Center
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.
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).
Transfer comparison from airport to downtown
Overview of all airport transfers from Kuala Lumpur Airport to the City Center (KL Sentral)
Express Train
Travel time
30 min.
Costs p.p.
US$ 10
Description
KLIA Ekspres from Kuala Lumpur Airport (access via Arrival Hall) to Kuala Lumpur Central Station (“KL Sentral”), directly in the city center
Taxi from Kuala Lumpur Airport (all terminals) to central Kuala Lumpur, KL Sentral or directly to your downtown accommodation
Official local taxis
Welcome Pickups
Travel time
45 min.
Costs:
US$ 25
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
Notices: • The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time. • There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
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