Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) - Arrivals and Transportation Guide for Arriving Passengers

Trains from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to the City :

Kuala Lumpur has two Terminals - Main Terminal (KLIA), and Terminal 2 (KLIA2).

From KLIA and KLIA2 Terminals you can take the below trains to KL Sentral station :

1). KLIA Express train (Express with no in-between stops with the fastest connection to KL City) or

2). KL Transit train (Commuter train, therefore, makes stops)

KL Sentral station is in Kuala Lumpur City Center and is a Main Transit Station for KL.

Follow the signs to the "KLIA Ekspres" train station from KUL Main Terminal (KLIA) or Terminal 2 (KLIA2)

The entrance to the KLIA Ekspres and KL transit trains are located at Level 1.

A single ride ticket card can be purchased at the train station located in the main Transit Concourse at Level 1 in both terminals, or

Purchase KLIA Ekspres online before you land in Kuala Lumpur and skip long ticket lines.

Take either train and exit at KL Sentral Station.

If staying at a hotel at KL Sentral then walk to your hotel.

If staying at the KLCC area then take the LRT train, Kelana Jaya Line, to KLCC Station or a Taxi from KL Sentral station to your hotel.

LRT, KTM Commuter & Metro trains run all over the city from KL Sentral Station.

Several taxi companies also have their desks upstairs in the station concourse level at KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur.

The last train that connects KLIA Terminal to KL Sentral station leaves at 12:30 AM after midnight.

More KLIA Ekspres Train Information available at KLIA Ekspress Website

Kuala Lumpur Airport to City by Bus

Bus at Kuala Lumpur Airport :

Follow the signs to the Public Bus station from Arrival halls at KLIA (Terminal 1) & KLIA Terminal 2.

In terminal 1, the Public Bus Station is in the next building on the ground level of the car park.

You will see ticket desks for Bus companies inside the bus station, or

Purchase Bus Ticket Online before you arrive in Kuala Lumpur for transfer to KL Sentral from KILA2.

At KUL Airport bus station, Buses pull outside to pickup and drop-off passengers.

Many Bus companies from KLIA (Terminal 1) & KLIA 2 (Terminal 2) go to KL Sentral and other locations in Kuala Lumpur.

Bus companies serving Kuala Lumpur Airport are Star Shuttle, Aerobus, Express operates bus and many others.

Most tourists staying at KL Sentral take a bus from Kuala Lumpur Airport to KL Sentral.

The bus ride takes about 1 hour or more depending on traffic from any Kuala Lumpur International Airport terminal to KL Sentral.

Bus fare and schedule details are available at KILA Website


If staying at a hotel at KL Sentral then follow directions and walk to your hotel once you get down at KL Sentral Bus station.

If staying at the KLCC area then take the LRT train Kelana Jaya line to KLCC Station or Taxi from KL Sentral Bus station.

LRT, Commuter & Metro trains run all over the city from KL Sentral Station.

Click here for a map and fares for the LRT and Monorail

Several taxi companies also have desks upstairs in the station concourse level at KL Sentral.


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Kuala Lumpur Airport to Hotel by Taxi or Private Car

Taxi or Private Car at Kuala Lumpur Airport :

Follow the signs to Yellow color Pre-Paid Taxi and a Van Coupon counter in Arrival hall at KLIA (Terminal 1) & KLIA 2 (Terminal 2).

Purchase pre-paid taxi ticket/coupon in the arrivals hall at KL Airport to avoid being overcharged.

Taxi is a good economical option at Kuala Lumpur Airport if you have more than 2 people in your group.


Take a Budget taxi or Premier Taxi (also called Executive taxi) based on the total number of persons in your group & total luggage.

Budget taxi is more limited in terms of capacity for passengers and luggage.


With your taxi Coupon head towards MacDonald’s and there will be a long line of taxis – head to the center Island.

In Taxi Pickup lane at Kuala Lumpur Airport, show your Pre-paid coupon to the first taxi in line.

Private car transfer is also available at both KLIA terminals.

Private Cars provide a hassle-free and comfortable transfer from KL Airport to your Hotel.