There are a few ways to get from Kuala Lumpur's airport to the city. First is to determine which airport you will be flying into, KLIA for Kuala Lumpur International Airport or LCCT which is Low-Cost Carrier Terminal. LCCT used to be known as KLIA2, but the name was changed to reduce confusion. KUL is the airport code for both KLIA and LCCT. The airport is located at Sepang about 1 hour from the KL city center.
The newest mode of transportation is a high speed train that goes from both KLIA and LCCT to the city center. The cost is 55 MYR (about $13.25 USD) one way and 100 MYR return ($24 USD). In 28 minutes you can be at Sentral station in downtown Kuala Lumpur. This cost is per person, so can add up quickly if travelling in a group!
Airport Limo and Taxi service are the next quickest way. They operate through a fixed-price coupon system (there are metered-taxis outside the terminal as well, but reportedly cost more than the fixed price ones). Coupons can be purchased at the Airport Limo counter in the Arrivals Hall. You can choose from budget flat-rate taxis (up to 4 people) costing 60 MYR ($14.50 USD) and premier limo rates of 100 MYR ($24.50 USD) for up to 5 passengers. The Family van service costs 233 MYR from the airport to near the Petronas towers, so very costly!
The family van service should only be considered if traveling in a large group or you are bringing massive amounts of luggage that would not fit into a regular taxi. Note there is a 50% surcharge from midnight to 6am. Taxi's can be good value if your group is 4 people. Taxis are relatively quick at around 50 minutes to city center in reasonable traffic; peak rush hour traffic will take longer. You could also use Grab, a ride-sharing service to save some money!
The cheapest way to get into the city is by Airport Coach bus, which costs only 10 MYR ($2.45 USD) per person and takes approximately 1h 15 minutes. Note these buses only go to Sentral Station, which then could require further bus or metro costs to reach your destination for 2.50MYR ($0.60 USD), so you might just be better off taking a taxi depending on luggage and how many people are traveling together.
Tip:
I would highly recommend trying the Grab app instead of taking taxis. This can save you a lot of hassles (and money, especially if heading to/from the airport!)
Visit the Batu Caves as an easy day-trip if going to Kuala Lumpur! It's easy to reach by public transportation or taxi and well worth a visit. You climb a number of stairs next to a giant golden statue towards an entrance into the side of a mountain, then descend into a subterranean temple complex! Very memorable experience and too close to KL to pass up (about 14km away).
View of main stairs into the caves
View from inside Batu caves
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