Transportation in Kuala Lumpur
Foot
KL's central districts are easily navigable on foot with compact clusters of shops, hotels, restaurants and attractions within walking distance of each other. Strolling around the streets and pavements of colourful Chinatown and Little India provides a particularly enjoyable sightseeing stroll.
Taxi
KL's plentiful supply of distinctive red-and-white taxis can be flagged down on the street. Each is metered, although overcharging tourists is a common scam, so it pays to agree on a ball-park figure in advance.
Coach
KL's inexpensive buses are served by bus stops in every nook and cranny of the city, including the adjoining areas of neighbouring Selangor state. Avoid rush hours (7am-9am and 5pm-7pm), when buses are busy and slow-moving. Tickets are issued on boarding via a coin-operated machine, so be sure to carry loose change.
Rent your car
Several expressways link Kuala Lumpur with other Peninsular Malaysia destinations, but you can expect to pay a toll on these. Tolls haven’t eased congestions in the city and double parking is a regular occurrence. Underground car parks are a better option.
Transportation tips
Kuala Lumpur may seem like one vast urban sprawl, but the city’s excellent public transport network means that it’s quick and easy to reach most of the top attractions.
