Getting from Kuala Lumpur Airport to the Batu Caves

There are two different trains when travelling in the Kuala Lumpur metro, there is the KLIA Express and the KLIA Transit. As said in it’s name, the express train is the fastest and more convenient option, as it takes you directly to KL Sentral station without stopping, taking only 28 minutes. The KLIA Transit, on the other hand, will stop at Salak Tinggi, Putrajaya, Bandar Tasik and Selatan. Unfortunately, both trains terminate at the KL Sentral station, which is just outside the city centre.

You will need to take an additional train to get to the Batu Caves. To do so, you can take the KTM Serembam Line (n° 1 blue metro line) to get to the Batu Caves – this is also where the line terminates, taking an extra 26 minutes to reach your final destination.

A one-way ticket on the KLIA Express and Transit costs €7.40 (RM35). You can find the ticket counter directly on the metro platform.

Once you arrive at KL Sentral, you will need to purchase a ticket for the Batu Caves KTM Line. A one-way ticket here only costs €0.40 (RM2.00), and you can get your ticket from the KTM Kommuter ticket counter at the station.

The metro can be crowded and hard to navigate during peak hours, especially if you are travelling with luggage. You will also have to wait in line to purchase your tickets. However, if you choose to take the metro, you will not have to deal with road traffic.