Many people will travel by train from KLIA (the
airport) to Kuala Lumpur. The train station of arrival is called
KL Sentral. KL Sentral is the hub for Kuala Lumpur. It's the transfer
point for major rail systems including
KLIA Ekspres, KLIA Transit, KTM Intercity, KTM Komuter, Putra LRT and
KL Monorail. With these rail systems you can get to your destination.
The picture above has been taken at the end of the KL Monorail. We see
the red building, which is KL Sentral. The two buildings rising above
the station, are two hotels: the Hilton (left) and Le Meridien
(right).
For us (tourists) are the most important things of KL Sentral:
- it's our gateway to and from KLIA
- here you is the start of your train passage with jungle train to
Kota Bharu
(Tumpat)
- going to Padan Besar (Thai Border)
- starting point to Pulau Ketam
- starting point to Putrajaya
- it's a rail transportation hub and
other transportation modes such as city buses, hotel coaches and taxis
The train to KLIA
There are two train
leaving for the airport (KLIA):
- the KLIA Ekspres
- the KLIA Transit
The difference between those train is, that the Ekspres is
a
non-stop train to Kuala Lumpur and the Transit has 5 stops.
The KLIA Ekspres takes about 28 minutes to Kuala Lumpur. It departs every 15
minutes. The first train is at 5 am and the last train is at 12 midnight.
The KLIA Transit does the same trip in 35 minutes and has
three stops: in Bandar Tasik Selatan, Putrajaya & Cyberjaya and Salak Tinggi.
It was designed specially for commuters and airport personnel.
Both are high-speed trains.
You can't make a mistake by taking the wrong train. There are
special counters and entrances for those trains.
At the: The high-speed train (KLIA Transit) at the Putrajaya/ Cyberjaya
station.
Signs will point you to the right counter. Photo above: a
sign to the KLIA Ekspres.
If you're flying back home with the national carrier Malaysia
Airlines, you can already check-in at KL Sentral. There are special Baggage
Check-ins. Have a look at the photo (left).
So you can get on the train without any luggage.
You can buy your ticket at a special counter, but it can be
purchased also at vending machines.
The staff is very friendly and helpful if you need any assistance.
Special gates will bring you to the right platform.
The coaches of the KLIA Ekspress are equipped with
comfortable seats, a wheelchair seat compartment, overhead racks for light
luggage, racks for large luggage and soon digital entertainment and news
broadcasts.
Fare (single) - RM35 (adult) RM15 (child)
Fare (return) - RM70 (adult) RM30 (child).
On excursion to Putrajaya.
This time
you need the KLIA Transit.
You go by KL Monorail to KL Sentral, if you're staying in the Golden
Triangle.
The KLIA Transit is the local train
to the airport. We'll get off in Putrajaya.
The counter is at the right, when you enter KL Sentral. At the
left site of the counter you can go to the platform.
You get off the train in Putrajaya. The trip takes about 25 minutes.
At the station is a taxi counter, where you can hire a taxi. The taxi driver
is also your guide. He stops everywhere you want.
The costs:
- ticket monorail RM2.10
- train ticket return RM15.-
- taxi RM30.- per hour
A
day trip to Pulau
Ketam.
This time we have to go with the KYM Komuter. We
have to buy a ticket to last station: Port Klang.
You'll the counters on the left and right side of the gateways.
It's a local train and it stops at every
station. Enjoy your trip through the Klang Valley.
It takes an hour and a half to bring you to Pelabuhan Klang.
There you get off, and walk about 50 meters along the water.
You'll see a large building, which is the office, where you can
buy a ticket to Pulau Ketam.
You take the highspeed ferry to Pulau Ketam. Its
only a half hour ride ( 12 nautical miles) away from the hustle and bustle of Port
Klang. Have a nice day!
On the left: On our way to the platform of the
KTM Komuter.
Naar Singapore, Tumpat, Hat Yai
To take the train from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur and
visa versa is very easy. The Malaysian rail system is extremely well
developed on this track. Except for the annoyance at the border
crossing from Singapore, where you are forced to get out of the train
and wait in a huge customs line. The trip takes about six or so hours,
but is quite relaxing, and better then the bus on weekends (traffic).
There are 8 trains a day going to Singapore, 2 trains
are going to Tumpat (through the jungle to Kota Bharu) and to trains
are leaving for Hat Yai (in Thailand).
