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Getting Around Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is quite easy to get around for the tourist. Many of the sights and shopping areas of the city center are within walking distance of each other, although sometimes its a long walk.
- Taxis
Taxis are plentiful in the city center and most suburban destinations. All taxis use a meter, although some might attempt to negotiate the fare for long trips or at rush hours. Metered rates are relatively cheap. You should be able to get just about anywhere within the metropolitan area for about RM15 (4.49 USD) except the airport (see below.)
- Trains
Kuala Lumpur has a rapidly expanding subway system. Trains link many of the city's transport hubs as well as some sights such as the Central Market, convention center and Petronas Towers. For the tourist, the most useful system is the monorail that runs along Sultan Ismail road in the heart of the city's hotel and shopping district, and on to the Sentral station. Fares are generally less than RM2 (0.60 USD).
Trains are operated by several different companies, although there has been some reorganization and consolidation in recent years. See the Rapid KL web site for route maps and more information.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport Transfers
Kuala Lumpur's new international airport (KLIA) opened not long after Hong Kong's disastrous debut. Unlike Hong Kong, most things at KLIA worked quite well right from the start. There was just one problem: The only way to and from the airport was by a one and a half hour, US$25 taxi ride. That problem was finally solved in early 2002 when a new express train opened linking KLIA to the city center's consolidated transportation hub, Sentral. The train runs non-stop between the airport and Sentral, taking less than 30 minutes to make the trip. Departures are every 15 minutes and the fare is RM35 (10.48 USD).
The Sentral terminus is almost as big as the airport terminal. The terminus acts as the city's main train station, linking the city to Butterworth and Thailand to the north as well as Singapore to the south. In addition to the KLIA Express train, two of the city's subway lines also have stations at Sentral. What's more, if you're travelling on an outbound flight by Malaysian Airlines, you can even get your boarding pass and check in your baggage at Sentral. Your bags will be loaded onto the train and transferred to your flight at the airport. You can proceed directly to immigration on reaching the airport.
The following transfers are available from our partner Viator.
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Kuala Lumpur International Airport Arrival Transfer  Duration: Varies | $ 20.00 |
Save time and money and book your transfer services before you go! Visitors will be met by a representative at Kuala Lumpur International Airport or Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT), and transferred to your city hotel. This is the ideal way to start your holiday or business trip. When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.
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Kuala Lumpur International Airport Departure Transfer  Duration: Varies | $ 20.00 |
Need to get to Kuala Lumpur International Airport or the Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT)? Plan your trip ahead of time, and book and pay for your airport transfer right here. Don't pay high cab fares or carry your luggage onto public transport - arrive at the airport on time, relaxed and with money in your pocket! When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24 - 48 hours prior to your Hotel to Airport transfer, you will be required to reconfirm exact pick up times and places (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher).
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Private Transfer: Kuala Lumpur Arrival Airport to Hotel Transfer Duration: Varies | $ 30.67 |
After a long flight all you want to do is get to your hotel and get your holiday started. Pre-book your private transfer from the Kuala Lumpur international airport or Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT) to your Kuala Lumpur hotel today! When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.
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Private Transfer: Kuala Lumpur Departure Hotel to Airport Transfer Duration: Varies | $ 30.67 |
Plan your trip ahead and prebook your private departure transfer from your Kuala Lumpur hotel to the International Airport or Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT). When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24 - 48 hours prior to your Hotel to Airport transfer, you will be required to reconfirm exact pick up times and places (the contact number will be provided on your travel voucher).
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Private Departure Transfer: Kuala Lumpur Hotel to Railway Station Duration: Varies | $ 18.67 |
Need to get to Kuala Lumpur Railway Station? Plan your trip ahead of time, and book and pay for your private transfer to the station right here. Don't pay high cab fares or carry your luggage onto public transport - arrive at the station on time, relaxed and with money in your pocket! When making a booking, you will need to advise your train details and your accommodation details. Your transfer will be confirmed within 24 hours and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver. 24 - 48 hours prior to your Hotel to Station transfer, you will be required to reconfirm exact pick up times and places.
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