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 the city
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 KUL airport to downtown
Overview of all airport transfers from Kuala Lumpur Airport to the City Center (KL Sentral)
Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
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Express Train | 30 Min. | US$ 10 | Details |
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Public Bus | 60 Min. | US$ 3 | Details |
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Taxi | 45 Min. | US$ 15‑20 | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
45 Min. | US$ 25 | Details |
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.
![Express train from Kuala Lumpur Airport to the City Center](https://www.airport2city.wiki/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/airport2city_expresstrain.png)
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
50 Ringgit (around US$ 10) ppDescription:
KLIA Ekspres from Kuala Lumpur Airport (access via Arrival Hall) to Kuala Lumpur Central Station (“KL Sentral”), directly in the city center
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
60 minutesCost:
15 Ringgit (around US$ 3) ppDescription:
Airport Coach from Kuala Lumpur Airport (Bus Station KLIA, Block C) to Kuala Lumpur Central Station (“KL Sentral”), directly in the city center
Official local taxis
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
75-100 Ringgit (around US$ 15-20)Description:
Taxi from Kuala Lumpur Airport (all terminals) to central Kuala Lumpur, KL Sentral or directly to your downtown accommodation
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
45 minutesCost:
US$ 25Description:
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
Route from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to central Kuala Lumpur (Central Station “KL Sentral”)
Kuala Lumpur Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Kuala Lumpur:
Things to know about Kuala Lumpur:
1. Kuala Lumpur is the largest city in Malaysia
2. The Petronas Towers, built in 1996, are the tallest twin towers in the world
3. Kuala Lumpur enjoy a tropical rainforest climate with an average annual temperature of 28°C