Getting to Kuala Lumpur

Hashers landing in Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) have a number of options for getting to Kuala Lumpur or KL as it is commonly referred to. KLIA is located about 60 km from the city.

The fastest way from KLIA to the city center is by taking the KLIA Ekspres. There is a non-stop service to the KL City Air Terminal (KL CAT) located in KL Sentral which takes approximately 28 minutes.

The trains are equipped with comfortable seats, digital entertainment, wheelchair seat restraint, wheelchair-friendly washroom, and luggage racks.

You can visit the KLIA Ekspres website at www.kliaekspres.com for the full fares and schedule.

Other modes of public transport are also available:

https://airports.malaysiaairports.com.my/getting-around/transport/public-transport

a. Bus - You can take the bus service by going to Level 1, Block C, Short-Term Car Park and Level 1, Main Terminal Building. Please note that the information is subject to change by the respective service providers. For booking and information please visit http://theairportbus.com.my/

b. Airport taxi - Coupons can be purchased from counters at International Baggage Reclaim, Level 3, Main Terminal Building. For more information on rates and bookings, contact Airport Limo (M) Sdn. Bhd. at 1-300-88-8989 or visit their website at www.airportlimo.my

c. Metered taxi - Coupons can be purchased at the counter at Level 1, Main Terminal Building.

d. E-hailing - download the Grab, InDriver, AirAsia ride apps - to name a few. Grab is the most popular one.

Note: purchase taxi coupons inside to avoid touts.

Buses and taxis take approximately an hour to an hour and a half depending on the destination, time and the traffic situation.

Purchase a local SIM card for your mobile phones for internet data. You will need it when you want to download and use the e-hailing apps. SIM cards can be purchased at the arrivals area in KLIA.

Also download Waze to find your way around. The e-hailing app you install will also be useful to get around while you are here, including between the hotel and the event venue.

Please note that no pickup services are being provided during the duration of this event.

Getting around Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur Public Transport

The Kuala Lumpur Public Transport has developed into one of the most modern transportation systems in this region. It has a comprehensive network of buses, taxis, monorail, light rail transit (LRT), mass rapid transit (MRT) and commuter trains that provide convenient and quick access to various parts of this city and its surrounding.

KL Sentral is the main hub of the transportation system in Kuala Lumpur where you can take the Light Rail Transit trains, KTM trains, Rapid KL buses, ERL and even do your passenger and luggage check-in. The latest addition is the Subang Skypark Line.

Light Rail Transit (LRT)

The LRT is the most preferred mode of transport as it is punctual and the cost of traveling is reasonable. As it has its own track, the traveling time is not affected by the traffic jam that happens almost every day during the weekdays.

Operation time is from 6am to 11:45pm. Train intervals are 3-5 minutes during peak hours and 5-8 minutes during non peak hours.

The Kelana Jaya Line stretches from Putra Terminal in Gombak to Putra Heights. This is the line that you need to take if you intend to go to KLCC, Ampang Park or Bangsar.

The Ampang Line stretches from Ampang to Sentul Timur.

The Sri Petaling Line runs between Sentul Timur in Sentul to Putra Heights. If you need to go to Bukit Jalil or Cheras, this is the line to take.

Mass Rapid Transit train lines (MRT)

There are two MRT Lines in operation. The MRT Kajang Line has 31 stations from Sungai Buloh to Kajang covering a distance of 51km.

The MRT Putrajaya Line started operations in 2023, from Kwasa Damansara to Putrajaya Sentral with 36 stations covering a distance of 57.7km.

The operation hours of the MRT lines are from 6am to midnight from Mondays-Fridays and 6am-11:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.

See more details of this mode of transportation here.

KTM Komuter

The KTM Komuter train has 2 lines and covers a longer distance compared to the LRT. It is hence less frequent compared to the LRT.

The first line stretches from Batu Caves to Pulau Sebang. The second line stretches from Tanjung Malim to Port Klang.

The operating time is from 5:48 am to 12:00 midnight daily with an interval of 15 minutes during peak hours and 20 minutes during non peak hours.

Tickets can be purchased at all KTM Komuter stations. For further enquiries, call +603 2267 1200.

Call: +6 03 2279 8852 for more information.

Monorail

The Kuala Lumpur public transport includes the monorail which serves 11 stations covering a distance of 8.6 km in the city center. Major shopping centers such as Bukit Bintang, Imbi and Chow Kit are serviced by the monorail. It stretches from Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station to Titiwangsa Station.

The operating time is from 6:00am to 12:00 midnight daily with an interval of 5 minutes during peak hours and a maximum of 10 minutes during non peak hours.

Buses

There are many buses that service the city of Kuala Lumpur and its surroundings. All the buses are air conditioned.

Move around the city of Kuala Lumpur on Rapid KL buses from RM1+ depending on your destination, costs are much lower than taking a cab if you are not rushing for time. There are a few selected routes from the outskirts of KL that go direct to Pasar Seni in Kuala Lumpur using the expressways. The free shuttle buses in the city provided by the government is called GOKL. See the routes here.

If you want a more detailed guided tour of the city of Kuala Lumpur, try the KL Hop On-Hop Off Bus where you can hop on and hop off the buses unlimited times for a duration of 24 hours and listen to the guided tour of the city.

The KL hop on - hop off bus is a double decker tour bus with state of the art facilities. It has 8 multi language tour commentaries to choose from as you travel around the city.

Bus Terminals To Other Cities and Towns

There are a few bus terminals where you can take buses to destinations throughout Peninsular Malaysia from Kuala Lumpur.

Pudu Sentral (formerly Hentian Puduraya) is the main bus terminal to the northern states of Perak, Penang, Kedah and Perlis.

A smaller Hentian Duta is the other bus terminal for buses to northern states of Malaysia.

Bandar Tasik Selatan Bus Terminal goes to the southern states of Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Johor and Singapore.

Hentian Putra Bus Terminal goes to the east coast states of Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan.

Hentian Pekeliling goes to major towns of Pahang such as Jerantut, Mentakab, Temerloh and Kuala Lipis.

Taxis & E-Hailing Services

There are many taxis that you can take in the city and they are available 24 hours a day.

However, in recent years e-hailing services have become the more popular way of transportation compared to taking a taxi. GRAB is the most used e-hailing service here. Other e-hailing apps are InDriver, MyCar, Maxim, AirAsia Ride, and Buddy Driver.