Kuala Lumpur
Getting There/Around

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Getting There

Air

Kuala Lumpur International Airport ( KLIA ) ( http://www.klia.com.my/ ) is the city’s main airport and located 50 km ( 31 mi ) south of the city. The following airlines serve the Kuala Lumpur International Airport:

Air Asia: ( +60 3 8660 4343 / http://www.airasia.com/ )
Air India: ( +60 03 2142 0166 / http://www.airindia.com/ )
Air Mauritius: ( +60 03 2142 9161 / http://www.airmauritius.com/ )
Cathay Pacific: ( +60 03 8787 2808 / http://www.cathaypacific.com/ )
China Airlines ( +60 3 2148-9417 / http://www.china-airlines.com/ )
Emirates Airlines: ( +60 03 2058 5888 / http://www.emirates.com/ )
Korean Airlines: ( +60 3 2144 0200 / http://www.koreanair.com/ )
Malaysia Airlines: ( +60 3 7846 3000 / http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/ )

From the Airport

Train:
The fastest way to reach the the city from the airport is via high-speed train. The ride from KLIA Ekspres ( +60 03 2267 8000 / http://www.KLIAekspres.com/ ) to KL Sentral only takes 28 minutes.

Bus:
Airport Coach SDN BHD: ( +60 036203 3064 )
Triton Express: ( +60 03 8787 4258 )

Taxi:
Taxi ranks as well as a limousine service are located at the airport, all are operated by Airport Limo ( +60 3 9223 8080 ). Coupons can be purchased at the international arrival hall, the domestic arrival hall, and the baggage reclaim.

Car Rentals:
To reach the city by car takes much longer than riding the KLIA Ekspres. It takes up to an hour to reach downtown Kuala Lumpur via highway. Car rental companies ( all located at the arrival hall ) at the airport include:

Kasina Baru ( +60 3 8787 1739 )
Hertz ( +60 3 8776 8448 )
Thrifty ( +60 3 8787 1988 )
National ( +60 3 8787 3890 )
Mayflower ( +60 3 8776 4578 )
Orix ( +60 3 8787 4151 )
Pacific ( +60 3 8787 3922 )
Avis ( +60 3 8787 4087 )

Sea

Kuala Lumpur’s harbour, Port Klang ( +60 3 3168 8211 / http://www.pka.gov.my/ ), is located about 64 km ( 40 mi ) southwest of the city.

Pangkor Lumut Ekspres Feri Sdn. Bhd.: ( +60 5 691 4102 )
Gemilang Express: ( +60 19 871 3561 )
Anjung Holidays Sdn. Bhd: ( +60 09 697 4095 / http://www.pulauperhentian.com.my )


Getting Around

Light Rail & Monorail

Only 16 percent of Kuala Lumpur’s population use public transport. However, Kuala Lumpur’s railway system consists of three different systems that extend throughout the Klang Valley:

RapidKL ( http://www.rapidkl.com.my/ )
KTM Komuter ( http://www.ktmb.com.my )
KL Monorail ( +60 3 2267 9888 / http://www.monorail.com.my/ )

Stations, underground and above ground, are located throughout the city. Kuala Lumpur’s central station is KL Sentral ( http://www.klsentral.com.my/ ) which also provides trains to Singapore and Thailand.

Car Rentals

Kuala Lumpur’s highway grid offers connection to every part of the city since driving is the main mode of commuting in the city. However, roads aren’t toll free. Fees can be payed in cash or via value cards such as Touch 'n Go or SmartTAG. Car rental companies in the city include:

ASIAN Rent A Car Sdn Bhd: ( +60 3 7494 9800 / http://www.asianrac.com.my/ )
Hawk Rent A Car: ( +60 3 5631 6488 / http://www.hawkrentacar.com.my/ )
Sime Darby Rent A Car: ( +60 3 8776 4507 / http://www.simedarbycarrental.com/ )
Dynadrive Rent A Car: ( +60 3 2148 8877 )
Boustead Emasewa: ( +60 03 8787 3890 / http://www.emasewa-car-rental.com.my/ )
Sistem Sewa Kereta: ( +60 3 8787 4087 / http://avis.com.my/ )
Insas Pacific Rent A Car ( +6 03 2287 4118 / http://www.iprac.com/ )