Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The
KL Transit train
(adult/child one way RM35/15) also connects KLIA with KL Sentral (35 minutes), stopping at
three other stations en route (Salak Tinggi, Putrajaya and Cyberjaya, and Bandar Tasik Selatan).
If flying from KL on Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Royal Brunei or Emirates you can check your baggage in at
KL Sentral before making your way to KLIA.
SkyPark Subang Airport
Firefly and Berjaya Air flights land at
SkyPark Subang Airport
(Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport;
7845 1717;
www.subangskypark.com
)
, around 20km west of the city centre.
Taxi
Taxis charge around RM40 into the city, depending on traffic which can be heavy during rush hour.
KL Sentral Train Station
All long-distance trains depart from KL Sentral, hub of the
KTM
(Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad; 1300 88 5862;
www.ktmb.com.my
;
info office 9am-9pm, ticket office 7am-10pm) national railway system. The information office
in the main hall can advise on schedules and check seat availability.
There are daily connections with Butterworth, Wakaf Baharu (for Kota Bharu and Jerantut), Johor Bahru, Thailand
and Singapore; fares are cheap, especially if you opt for a seat rather than a berth (for which there are extra charges), but
journey times are slow.
The opulent
Eastern & Oriental Express
(
www.orient-express.com
) also stops in KL Sentral, connecting with
Singapore, Butterworth (for Penang) and Bangkok.
Light Rail Transit (LRT)
The Kelana Jaya-Terminal Putra line passes through KL Sentral.
KTM Komuter Trains
KTM Komuter
(
1300 88 5862;
http://ktmkomuter.com.my
;
6am-11.45pm) trains connect KL with the Klang
Valley and Seremban every 15 to 20 minutes.
Monorail
The
monorail
(
www.klmonorail.com.my
; RM1.20-2.50;
6am-midnight) terminates at KL Sentral; it's a handy way
to reach central locations.
Taxi
KL Sentral runs a coupon system for taxis - look for the counters near the exits from the KLIA Expres/Transit lines and
main KTM/KTM Komuter lines. The fare to Chinatown/Golden Triangle/KLCC is RM12.
