Key hubs
Kuala Lumpur airport and railway station
- Airport
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) at Sepang, about 45 km south of the city; the KLIA Ekspres rail link runs to KL Sentral. Direct flights from several Indian cities have been listed; verify current routes.
- Railway station
- KL Sentral is the main rail hub for KTM Komuter, ETS intercity trains, the KLIA Ekspres, LRT, MRT and monorail; no railway links India with Malaysia, so most visitors fly
- Getting around
- MRT, LRT, monorail and KTM Komuter cover most sights; ride-hailing apps and metered taxis fill the gaps
How to reach Kuala Lumpur by air
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) is at Sepang, about 45 km south of the city; allow roughly 30 to 60 minutes to KL Sentral by the KLIA Ekspres or by road. Direct flights from several Indian cities, including Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Kochi, have been listed; check current schedules before you book. Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are separate, so check which one your airline uses.
How to reach Kuala Lumpur by train
KL Sentral (station codes include KA01 and KJ15) is the main hub for KTM Komuter, ETS intercity trains, the KLIA Ekspres and Transit, the LRT, MRT and monorail. No railway line connects India to Malaysia, so most visitors arrive by air. ETS trains run to Ipoh, Butterworth near Penang and other northern cities.
How to reach Kuala Lumpur by road
Highways link KL to Putrajaya, Genting Highlands, Malacca, Ipoh and the Cameron Highlands. Intercity buses also leave from KL Sentral. For day trips, a hired car and driver or an organised tour is easier than driving in KL traffic.
Getting around Kuala Lumpur
The MRT, LRT, monorail and KTM Komuter lines cover most tourist areas, with KL Sentral and Masjid Jamek as key interchanges. Ride-hailing apps and metered taxis fill the gaps. Walking between sights is uneven and hot, so plan short hops by train or car.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Kuala Lumpur
- Choose hotels near an LRT, MRT or monorail station and check where the lift is; many stations have lifts, but exits can be a long walk from the street.
- Batu Caves has 272 steep steps with no lift to the temple cave. Rest on the way, carry water, and skip the climb if balance or knees are a concern; the colourful base area and statue can still be seen from the ground.
- Mosques and temples need covered shoulders and knees, and shoes come off. Carry a light scarf and wear slip-on shoes.
- Pavements are uneven and often blocked by parked motorbikes. Use ride-hailing apps for short hops and keep a screenshot of your hotel's name and address for drivers.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.