From KLIA

Only Airport Limo (Budget, Premier & Luxury) are allowed to pick up passengers at the airport, rates vary according to the destination zones . The purchase of the fixed price vouchers are at counter located at The International arrival area just after Customs before the public arrival area, level 3, Main Terminal Building . These taxis are operated by AIRPORT LIMO (M) SDN BHD , and their vehicle registration number has the word “LIMO”.

TIP: Do NOT speak to any of the taxi touts as they will con foreigners, they may charge more than Airport Limo taxis. You will also not be covered by insurance if an accident happens.

You are to pay in Malaysian currency. So, do have some RM currency notes on you upon arrival.

Prices to KL City:
Budget: RM67.40
Premier: RM 92.40
Luxury: RM180.40

There is a midnight surcharge, chargeable ON SERVICE BETWEEN 12 MIDNIGHT TO 6 AM.
Budget: RM86.40
Premier: RM118.40
Luxury: RM233.40

Type of vehicles used:
Budget: Deawoo Tacuma or Proton Wira. Proton Wira is our country national pride- our National car with the collaboration of Mitsubishi (during the early days), then later, we had technical collaboration with Lotus Engineering of UK. Also, occassionally the reconditioned Toyota Crown, which were once used at the Subang Airport.

Premier: Renault Enviro or Mercedes E220 . The E220 is the old version, i.e. without the big front headlights,and of course, the later version of the E series were of the sportier version; with some facelift on rear lights and streamlined body. Also they have expanded the fleet in the premier category, with the Proton Perdana. Also our National Car, but compared to the Proton Wira, this comes with leather seats and longer legbase.

Luxury: Jaguar S-type!

To KLIA from KL

Any taxi can bring passengers to KLIA, including Kuala Lumpur’s metered red-and-white taxis, although you will find it very difficult to get drivers to use the meters. Make sure you agree on a price before getting into the taxi. Fares should be between RM60 and RM90.

General Tips

If there are two or more people travelling together, taxis are often cheaper. And it brings you to the door of your destination!

Alternative Methods

Cheapest way will be an airport bus to KL Sentral and from there to your hotel.

The fastest way is with KLIA express. The klia express goes every 15 mins and is RM35 per adult single. Its convenient at only 28 mins. then either get the monorail or taxi.

However this RM 300 fine will only be in effect between the 1st of January 2009 to 30th June 2009. From the 1st of July 2009 onwards, the fine will be increased to RM 2,000 and /or a jail term of up to 1 year.

The fine / jail term only applies to passengers over 17 years old. The driver will be liable for any passengers below 17 years old who fail to comply with the seat belt regulations.

The seat belt regulation includes the rear seat belts, but excludes the following:

* Cars registered before 1st of January 1995
* Cars registered after the 1st of January 1995 but not equipped with rear seatbelt anchorage points
* Commercial vehicles such as taxis and rental cars
* Vehicles with more than 9 seats including the driver’s
* Transport vehicles with capacity above 3.5 tonnes

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Puduraya Bus Terminal is closed (from April 13 for at least four months) for massive upgrading and renovation works . North and south-bound travellers are now to board buses at the Bukit Jalil Complex Parking Lot F (adjacent to the Bukit Jalil hockey stadium) . RapidKL Shuttle buses from Puduraya to Bukit Jalil and vice-versa are available at a fee of RM2 with a frequency of 15 minutes . While Bukit Jalil accommodates North and South-bound travellers, those heading to the East Coast should go to Hentian Putra. For details, call 03-2078 6018 or 03-2078 7017

This hot, confusing, clamorous express bus-and-taxi station is centrally located on Jl Pudu. You can get to Puduraya bus station by taking the Star LRT to Plaza Rakyat station.

It is also within walking distance from KL Chinatown (100 meters). You can’t miss it – if you do, the touts will surely find you anyway.

There are only two long distance destinations that Puduraya Bus Station doesn’t handle. These destinations are Jerantut (the jumping off point for Taman Negara National Park) and Kuala Lipis (Kenong Rimba State Park). Therefore you will have to be at bus station in the North of Kuala Lumpur, just off Jl Tun Razak (close to Tun Razak Star LRT Station).

The biggest and most reliable bus company by far is the Government’s Transnational Express with offices all over Malaysia. Transnational Express buses are often slower than private companies, but that’s because they’re safer and more reliable. NiCE Plusliner also covers a lot of destination and is sometimes cheaper.

Buses leave from numbered platforms in the basement, and note that you will have to look for the name of the bus company rather than your destination.

Daily several buses from different companies will depart to your destination, however tickets should preferably be booked at least the day before, and a few days before peak holiday periods, especially to the Cameron Highlands and east-coast destinations.

Bus Company | Counter | Platform | Destination
UTAMA EKSPRES SDN. BHD. 31 1 EAST COAST
KUALA YAKIN SDN. BHD 44 1 SOUTH
TOUR WORLD SDN. BHD. 55 1 SOUTH
CEPAT EKSPRES SDN. BHD. 6 2 NORTH
PERMATA KIARA SDN. BHD. 60 2 NORTH
SYKT. KEND. SATRIA EKS. S/B 27 2 SOUTH
SETIA EKSPRES SDN. BHD. 4 2 SOUTH
EKSPRES SEMARAK SDN. BHD. 35 2 SOUTH
ELTABINA JAYA SDN. BHD. 54 2 SOUTH
EDARAN EKSPRES SDN.BHD. 10 2 NORTH
PARKMAY BERHAD (EBBAN) 18 3 NORTH
PARKMAY BERHAD (RAYA) 34 3 NORTH / SOUTH
PARKMAY BERHAD (SRI PERAK) 20 3 NORTH / SOUTH
PARKMAY BERHAD (JELEBU) 3 NORTH / SOUTH
HASRY SDN.BHD. 22 4 SOUTH
SENANDONG TRAVEL & TOURS SDN. BHD. 52 4 SOUTH
SUPER RIA BAS TRANSPORT S/B 24 4 NORTH
FOH HUP OMNIBUS CO. BHD ~ 7 NORTH
SILVER EKSPRES SDN. BHD 19 7 STAGE BUS
EMAS EKSPRES (P) SDN. BHD. 30 7 NORTH
MOHD. TAP SDN. BHD. 56 7 SOUTH
MELOR INTELINE EKSPRES S/B 38 7 SOUTH
PERKONGSIAN PER. MELAYU PERLIS (PPMP) 26 7 SOUTH
MAJU INSAF TRAVEL & TOURS S/B 51 7 NORTH
T. HAKKIM SDN. BHD. 58 7 SOUTH
SYKT. PENGANGKUTAN AM (M) S/B 36 7 NORTH
EKSPRES NASIONAL BERHAD 15,16,17 8,9,10 ALL DESTINATIONS
RESTU MOTOR SDN.BHD. 7 11 NORTH
JEBAT EKSPRES SDN. BHD. 21 11 SOUTH
KEND. EKS. BAS KOTA S/B 2 11 NORTH
ZENWAN (M) SDN. BHD. 49 11 NORTH
SYKT. PENG. GOLDVILLE SDN. BHD. 62 11 SOUTH
MERU EKSPRES SDN. BHD. 42 11 NORTH
K.L. – SINGAPORE SDN. BHD. 14 12 SOUTH
K.L. – MALACCA EKSPRES SDN. BHD. 12 12 SOUTH
K.L. – SABAK BERNAM SDN. BHD. 13 12 NORTH
STONEWAY TRAVEL & TOURS SDN. BHD. 23 12 SOUTH
PARIT ENTERPRESE SDN. BHD. 28 13 NORTH
SUASANA JELITA SDN. BHD. 11 13 NORTH
SYKT. PENGANGKUTAN AM MELAYU 32 13 EAST COAST
TUAH WIJAYA SDN. BHD. 45 13 SOUTH
IKTISAD INDAH SDN. BHD. 57 13 SOUTH
RESORTS WORLD TOURS SDN. BHD. 43 13 EAST COAST
ZUCO SDN. BHD. 48 14 NORTH
RANGKAIAN MEWAH SDN.BHD. 46 15 SOUTH
K.L. – TG. BIDARA EKSPRES S/B 53 15 SOUTH
NAZA EKSPRES SDN. BHD. 53 15 SOUTH
NAEILA EKSPRES SDN. BHD. 59 15 SOUTH
CINTA BARU EKS. SDN. BHD. 1 16 NORTH
WARISAN MESRA SDN. BHD. 1 16 EAST COAST
PANTHER EKSSPRES (LB) SDN. BHD. 29 16 NORTH
SELAT KERIS SDN. BHD. 41 16 NORTH
KAMTAR OMNIBUS CO. SDN. BHD. 3 16 SOUTH
ANEKA JASARAMAI SDN. BHD. 8,9 17 SOUTH
SRI MAJU SARATA EKSPRES S/B ~ 17 NORTH
K.L. – ALOR SETAR EKSPRES S/B ~ 17 NORTH
MARZIN TRANSPORT SDN. BHD. 50 17 NORTH
EMAS EKSPRES (LB) SDN. BHD. 30 17 SOUTH
TG. MALIM – K.L. EKSPRES S/B 5 18 NORTH
HOSNI EKSPRES SDN. BHD. 33 18 SOUTH
PERKASA EKSPRES SDN. BHD. 47 18 SOUTH
SOONMIX SDN. BHD. 61 18 SOUTH
SANTERO SDN. BHD. 37 19 EAST COAST
TAIPING HOLIDAYS RESORTS 25 19 NORTH
LEN OMNIBUS CO. LTD. ~ 20, 21 STAGE BUS
THE SELANGOR OMNIBUS CO. BHD. ~ 22, 23 STAGE BUS

Estimated Bus Fares: (from Puduraya Bus Station)
Cameron Highlands – RM 16 (5 Hrs)
Ipoh – RM 12 (2.5 Hrs)
Johor Bahru – RM 20 (4 Hrs)
Kuala Terengganu – RM 30 (7 Hrs)
Lumut – RM 17 (4.5 Hrs)
Melaka – RM 10 (2.5 Hrs)
Penang RM 25 (5 Hrs)
Singapore RM 25 (5.5 Hrs)

Taxi
If you want to take a taxi out of Kuala Lumpur to long distance destination (often not faster than taking a bus) Puduraya bus station is the right place to get one. Taxis depart from upstairs at Puduraya bus station. Fares are negotiable, depending on the distance.

But the taxi won’t leave the terminal until it has four passengers. Malaysians use this service mostly only at peak travel periods, so you could be waiting for some time for a cab to fill up. Otherwise you’ll have to charter a whole taxi.

Estimated Taxi Fares: (from Puduraya Bus Station)
Bukit Fraser – RM 120
Cameron Highlands – RM 140
Genting Highlands – RM 60
Ipoh – RM 160
Johor Bahru – RM 240
Lumut – RM 200
Melaka – RM 140
Penang – RM 240

Remarks:
1. Taxis picking up customers from Puduraya bus station often charge an exorbitant sum – sometimes refusing to run the taxi meter but instead negotiate on rates (Try walking down the street to hail for a taxi instead). The taxi rate hits sky high after midnight.
2. There have been many cases of street crime, targeting foreigners in particular. Be careful especially when waiting for night coaches. So stay alert!

Related Travel Guides:

• Kuala Lumpur Guide
• Malaysia Express Bus
• Malaysia Singapore Express Bus