How to Travel From KL Sentral to KLIA2

KL Sentral to KLIA2This article will show you 4 popular options to travel from KL Sentral to KLIA2. Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2), previously known as the Low-Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT), situated in Sepang, is the world’s largest airport for budget airlines. It is located approximately two kilometers away from KLIA’s Main Terminal Building (MTB). Budget carriers using KLIA2 include airlines Air Asia and Malindo Air, the Philippines’ Cebu Pacific Air, Singapore’s Tiger Airways, and Indonesia’s Lion Air.

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KL Sentral to KLIA2 by Bus

Getting to KLIA2 by bus from KL Sentral is the cheapest option, which cost RM10 – RM12 for a one-way fare. The travel time is around 1 hour 15 minutes depending on the traffic. The buses depart every 15 – 20 minutes from KL Sentral, from 3.00am to 12.30am every day.

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Head down to the KL Sentral Bus Station at the basement level. Check out how to reach KL Sentral Bus Station if you are not sure where it is located.

You can buy a bus ticket at the Bus ticketing counter in the basement. A one-way bus ticket costs RM12 per person.

KL Sentral to KLIA2 Bus

The KL Sentral to KLIA2 bus ticket booth opens from 3:00 am to 12:30 am every day. Below is the bus schedule/timetable from KL Sentral to KLIA2. The bus frequency is around 15 to 20 minutes.

Normally, there will be buses already waiting for you to board. So, feel free to get into any bus operated by AEROBUS or SKYBUS by showing the bus ticket you have purchased.

KL Sentral to KLIA2 bus timetable schedule

Alternatively, you can purchase a slightly cheaper bus ticket (RM10 one-way) in advance at Easybook.com. The bus operator is Airport Coach.

Easybook website

KL Sentral to KLIA2 by Train

Driving or taking any of the road transport can be risky, especially if you are traveling during peak hours. The traffic can totally throw off your travel time, and you really don’t want to risk missing your flight.

Thus, the fastest way to get to KLIA2 is probably by hopping on a train. There are two different trains traveling to KLIA2 from KL Sentral available, namely the KLIA Transit and KLIA Ekspres.

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The KLIA Transit departs from KL Sentral and stops at 3 stations (Bandar Tasik Selatan, Putrajaya & Cyberjaya, Salak Tinggi) before reaching to KLIA airport. It takes approximately 35 minutes to reach KLIA from KL Sentral (7 minutes slower than KLIA Ekspres). The one-way ticket from KL Sentral to KLIA/KLIA2 costs RM55 for adult and RM25 for children (2-12 years old), which is similar to KLIA Ekspres. The first KLIA Transit train departs at 4:33 am while the last train at 12:03 am from KL Sentral.

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The KLIA Ekspres is a Premium Non-stop High-speed train which departs from KL Sentral to KLIA2 in only 28 minutes. A one-way ticket from KL Sentral to KLIA/KLIA2 costs RM55 for adult and RM25 for children (2-12 years old). The first train departs at 5:00 am while the last train at 12:40 am from KL Sentral.

Where to buy KLIA Ekspres ticket Online?

1. Easybook.com

Currently, the cheapest KLIA Ekspres ticket price you can get is RM47.50 from Easybook.com. It is a reliable and user-friendly bus and train booking agent.

AdultChildren
Normal PriceRM 55.00RM 25.00
Discounted PriceRM 47.50RM 25.00
SavingsRM 7.50RM 0.00

2. Klook.com

You can get RM7 OFF your KLIA Ekspres ticket, skip the ticket line and entering the train boarding area directly with QR code from your smartphone. Klook also offers discounts on other holiday trips and tours.

AdultChildren
Normal PriceRM 55.00NA
Discounted PriceRM 48.00NA
SavingsRM 7.00NA

3. KLIA Ekspres Official Website

Save 10% when you purchase KLIA Ekspres train ticket from the official website. If you are traveling with kids (2-12 years old), you should book your train ticket here, because this is the only way you get a 10% discount for the children ticket price.

AdultChildren
Normal PriceRM 55.00RM 25.00
Discounted PriceRM 49.50RM 23.75
SavingsRM 5.50RM 1.25

KL Sentral to KLIA2 By Taxi

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Taking a taxi to KLIA2 is probably the most comfortable method to get from the city center to the airport as you can get a taxi right in front of the hotel where you are staying (with KLIA Express you first need to travel to KL Sentral). The journey from KL Sentral to KLIA2 by taxi takes approximately 50 minutes, depending on the traffic. Taxi usually charge from RM70 – RM100+ for a ride from KL city center to KLIA2 airport.

Bear in mind that if you are traveling after midnight, you will need to pay a 50% midnight surcharge and this will make it a lot expensive to travel by taxi.

KL Sentral to KLIA2 By GrabCar

GrabCar is an app-based car-with-driver service that allows you to request for a car on your smartphone. It will take approximately 50 minutes to the airport from KL Sentral, depending on the traffic. Using GrabCar to book a ride to KLIA2 from KL Sentral would cost around RM80 – RM110. No 50% midnight surcharge required.