Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Riding on the Commuter Train

The commuter trains in Kuala Lumpur are reasonably timely and frequent. The trains are air-conditioned and can consider it comfortable unless you have to stand for 15-30 minutes during the morning and afternoon office rush hours. Anyway the trains get you on time and beats getting stuck in the city's smog filled traffic or trying to find a parking space.

A major complaint heard from passengers is 'squeezing like sardines' during the rush hours. Anyway, I've had similar experiences in other cities around the world such as Tokyo, London, Singapore, New York and Washington, D.C. In Tokyo, your are 'mushed' instead of 'squeezed' and therefore I shouldn't complain about the trains in Kuala Lumpur.

KTM Komuter at the Old Railway Station

Train on the Kelana Jaya Line

Chasing for the train

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal

The Puduraya Terminal was the main bus terminal in Kuala Lumpur, connecting the city with other cities and towns across Peninsular Malaysia. The terminal underwent a complete make-over and reopened in 2011 with its new name Pudu Sentral. The refurbished terminal now connects with cities and towns in the north-bound route and into Hatyai in southern Thailand.

Pudu Sentral is centrally located in Kuala Lumpur. The nearest Light Rail Transit (LRT) station is Pudu Sentral Station on the Ampang Line, which is just a 5 minutes walk. Slightly further but within walking distance is Pasar Seni Station on the Kelana Jaya Line, which connects with KL Sentral. Arriving passengers preferring taxis, must purchase coupons from the taxi ticketing counters.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Subang Airport

Subang Skypark but often called Subang Airport is located in the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur, about 16 km (10 miles) from the city centre. It is the smallest of the three airports near Kuala Lumpur (after KLIA and KLIA2) and the only passengers airlines using the airport are turboprop airplanes. The airport serves short haul flights within Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Thailand.

The main airlines at Subang Airport are Firefly, Malindo Air and Berjaya Air. Facilities at the airport include a few shops, restaurants, money changer and banks. The most convenient way to get in and out of the airport is to take the taxi. Public transport buses stop at the airport and the KL City Airport Shuttle travels between Titiwangsa Station in Kuala Lumpur.

Main hall at Subang Airport

Arrival hall

Check-in counters

Firefly and Air Asia ticketing offices

Firefly at Subang Airport by Alec Wilson

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - KLIA2, Terminal for Low-Cost Airlines

Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) is the low-cost terminal of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). KLIA2 is located about 50 km (31 miles) south of Kuala Lumpur and 2 km (a mile) from KLIA. The main carrier at KLIA2 is Air Asia and its sister airlines including Air Asia X. Other low-cost airlines here include Tiger Air, Cebu Pacific, Lion Air and Malindo Air.

The KLIA Express and KLIA Transit trains link KLIA2 with KLIA in a journey that takes just 3 minutes. The trains then head to Kuala Lumpur's transportation hub at KL Sentral. If you prefer a taxi, remember to purchase a taxi coupon before you board. Express buses offer the cheapest option to several destinations from the airport. There are also companies offering car rental services.

Inside KLIA2 by Walkingkamus

The check-in hall by Walkingkamus

Check-in counters by Walkingkamus

Express trains from KLIA2 to KLIA and Kuala Lumpur by Walkingkamus

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is Malaysia's main international airport and hub for air travel between other destinations in the country. Malaysia Airlines is the main user of KLIA while Air Asia uses KLIA2, the airport for low-cost carriers. KLIA is well connected with many cities in Asia, Australasia and Europe but there are no direct flights between the American and African continents.

The airport is located about 50 km (31 miles) south of Kuala Lumpur. Arriving passengers taking the taxi from the airport should purchase a taxi coupon at the arrival hall. Another alternative is the KLIA Express (train) travelling between the airport and KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur. The cheapest alternative are the buses departing to several locations in Kuala Lumpur.

Aerial view of KLIA by Craig

At the departure terminal

Departure hall at KLIA

Another view of the departure hall

Baggage collection

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - KL Monorail

The Kuala Lumpur Mono Rail (KL Monorail) began operating in 2003, travelling a distance of 8.6 km (5 miles) within Kuala Lumpure between KL Sentral and Titiwangsa. The monorail trains stop at 11 stations including Bukit Bintang, home to many of Kuala Lumpur's upscale shopping centres and hotels. If you're staying in the Bukit Bintang area, you can board the monorail trains at the Bukit Bintang and Imbi Stations.

Maharajalela Monorail Station by Two Hundred Percent

Imbi Monorail Station

KL Sentral Monorail Station

Passing Bukit Bintang on the monorail

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur (KL) Sentral

Kuala Lumpur Sentral (KL Sentral) is Kuala Lumpur's transportation hub. It is the railway terminal for the KTM trains travelling south to Singapore and north to Butterworth in Penang. It is also the terminal for KTM's Electric Train Service travelling between Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh.

KL Sentral is the station for three commuter train lines serving Kuala Lumpur and the suburbs. KTM operates the Sentul-Port Klang Line and the Rawang-Seremban Line. Another operator is RapidKL, which operates the Kelana Jaya Line travelling between Kelana Jaya and Gombak.

Passengers to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) can opt to check-in at KL Sentral. From here, you can board the KLIA Express or KLIA Transit trains to KLIA and then to the low-cost terminal KLIA2. There is also the option of taking the express bus to KLIA or KLIA2.

KL Sentral by Akira Mitsuda

Airport check-in

To the KTM railway terminal

To the KTM commuter train station

Express bus to KLIA2