Malaysia is one of the most popular tourist destinations in recent times. More and more Russians prefer this region as the main destination for their holidays. The combination of historical and modern sights, exotic life, as well as truly unique places makes Malaysia and its main center - Kuala Lumpur - a real "pearl" of this region. Today we are going to talk about how to get to Kuala Lumpur, and which route should be chosen.
Flight to Kuala Lumpur from Moscow
Undoubtedly, the Russian capital and the capital of Malaysia are separated by a huge distance, which is easiest to overcome by plane. Those tourists who often fly to this region of Asia know that the choice of carrier companies that are happy to offer their services is impressive. It will not be difficult to find both a budget way to get to the main Malaysian city, and to be in the company of huge skyscrapers in the shortest possible time. The following companies are ready to offer their services to potential customers: Air Astana, China Southern, Uzbekistan airways, Qatar, Aeroflot and many others.
In particular, the cheapest flights will be on the aircraft of Air Astana and China Southern. The cost of services will be from 35.5 to 39 thousand rubles. Depending on the number of changes, the road will take at least 18.5 hours, although it often takes more than a day to travel. Of course, it is unlikely that such a trip can be called a budget trip. Therefore, you can consider the offers of charter companies or a route that runs through neighboring countries. There is also an alternative offer, which, although it will cost an order of magnitude more, will still appeal to those tourists who want to save at least time. Thus, the domestic carrier Aeroflot and the Asian competitor Qatar are ready to deliver passengers from Sheremetyevo to Kuala Lumpur airport in just 13-13.5 hours. The flight also provides for a short transfer at one of the airports in the region. Nevertheless, the cost of such pleasure will not be affordable for many, because for a one-way ticket from each passenger will be asked from 62 to 98 thousand rubles!
Upon arrival at the airport, you will have to solve the puzzle of how to get from the international terminal to the city center. The easiest way is to take a taxi Airport Limo taxi or find a private owner, of which there are many. Depending on whether you pay the taxi driver by the meter or negotiate a price with a private trader, the cost of the trip will be from 70 to 120 Malaysian ringgit. You can also use the airport taxi, but in this case the trip will cost more.
Alternative ways to get to Kuala Lumpur
If you wish, you can get to the main city of Malaysia and from neighboring countries. In particular, regular buses run from Singapore (more precisely, from its southern provinces). All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning and other amenities for a comfortable trip. You can buy a bus ticket at one of the ticket offices.
So, you can get by bus from the islands: Penang, Langkawi, Pangkor, the Thai town of Hat Yai and others. Of course, a route with a starting point on one of the islands will include a short trip by water. Therefore, foresee this in advance and stock up on a ferry or boat ticket. Upon arrival at the Kuala Lumpur bus station, you can get anywhere in the city by metro station, which is located nearby. From Singapore and Thailand, you can reach the capital of Malaysia by train. Unfortunately, the railway connection in this region leaves much to be desired, therefore, it will take much longer for tourists to travel. Night express trains have the only advantage over buses, which allow you not only to overcome a considerable distance between cities, but also to have a good rest and gain strength before getting to know Kuala Lumpur.
Trains arrive at the main station KL Sentral. If necessary, you can continue your journey anywhere in the city by changing to the train or metro. The cost of tickets and the exact timetable for trains on the territory of Malaysia can be found on the website ktmb.com.my If you decide to visit Kuala Lumpur after your vacation in the Malaysian resort of Penang, you can use both the plane and choose one of the types of ground transport. In particular, an airplane will cost approximately $ 30-50 (travel time - up to 1 hour), a bus ticket will cost from 40 ringgit, and a train can cover a short distance for 36-140 units of local currency. The trip by ground transportation will take from 6 to 7 hours.
Now you know how to get to Kuala Lumpur from Russia and neighboring countries. We hope that our information will be useful to you.
