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By Air
The main gateway to Malaysia is through the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at Sepang, located approximately 50km south of Kuala Lumpur. Other international airports which serve as entry points are Penang, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and Langkawi.
Over 40 international airlines fly into the country while the national carrier Malaysia Airlines, has a global network that spans six continents and a national network that covers more than 36 local destinations.
From KLIA there are several transport options to the city among them being the high-speed KLlA Ekspres train, taxis and buses.
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Getting to Kuala Lumpur from KLIA
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A non-stop 28-minute ride on the KLIA Ekspres will connect you from the airport to the KL City Air terminal (KLCAT) at the KL Sentral Station. This state-of-the-art transportation hub offers flight and baggage check-in services for Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Royal Brunei Airlines.
Airport limousine taxis (budget or premier) at KLIA operate using a prepaid coupon system. |

KL International Airport (KLIA)

KLIA Express - 28 minute from KLIA to KL Central.
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By Rail
Trains are a comfortable, efficient and economical means of exploring Malaysia. The main line extends from Thailand in the north, southwards to Singapore. Another line radiates from Gemas in Negeri Sembilan to Kota Bharu on the east coast. In Sabah, a line connects from Kota Kinabalu through rainforests to Tenom and is not to be missed by train buffs. You can travel in air-conditioned comfort while sleeping berths are available for overnight journeys. Rail service in Peninsular Malaysia is operated by Keretapi Tanah Melavu (KTM) or Malayan Railway offering privileged passes for easy travel.
The Eastern & Oriental Express is one of the worlds great train journeys. The journey links the cities of Singapore and Bangkok passing through Kuala Lumpur and includes a tour of Penangs capital Georgetown.
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By Sea
Ferry services also operate from Malaysia to Thailand, Singapore and the Indonesian Islands of Batam and Sumatra. Within Malaysia there are regular ferry services to and from main destinations like Penang, Kuala Perlis and Kuala Kedah to Langkawi, Lumut to Pangkor and from various points on the east coast to the offshore islands of Tioman, Perhentian, Redang and the Johor islands.
The principal cruise operator in Malaysian waters is the Malaysian-owned and operated, Star Cruises. Port Klang, the biggest port serving Kuala Lumpur one-hour’s drive away is where the Star Cruises Passenger Terminal is located.
The main ports of call in Malaysia for cruise ships are Malacca, Port Klang, Penang and Langkawi. Occasionally, cruise ships also drop anchor off the East Coast islands, in particular, TiomanIsland. In East Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu in Sabah is the main port visited by cruise ships.
For more infomation please contact travel agent near you or Tourism Malaysia office.
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