How To Travel Around Kuala Lumpur – Setting Course For Greater Adventures

 Navigating a cosmopolitan metropolis in the nature of the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur can always appear a daunting task. However, with the right amount of research and attitude, you will soon be well on your way to reaching the most visited sections in all of KL. For the novice or first-time traveler who may be plagued by a tinge of uneasiness upon seeing swarms of people or the skyscrapers that dot the city, provided is an outline of what options of transport are available ahead of that much-anticipated escape.

Buses

A majority of KL’s buses are fully air-conditioned which will tell you that traveling by bus to a designated part of the city will be hassle-free and comfortable. Be it old neighborhoods tucked away against the modern spaces that tend to dominate the city’s environs or popular tourist attractions that will have you whiling away the hours in pure ecstasy, the local bus service will be the perfect tonic for all your travel outings. What’s more? Do keep your eyes peeled for the Go KL City Bus service which is free to ride on to an assortment of shopping precincts and other landmarks within the central business district.

Trains

              KL Monorail, Raja Chulan Monorail station | Image via Flickr

Kuala Lumpur boasts of an excellent railway network that will take you to an array of destinations in a matter of minutes. For the purpose of train travel and if you see yourself remaining in the city for lengthier duration, do consider buying a Touch ‘N’ Go card or a weekly pass; the latter affords a far cheaper route to KL’s well-equipped railway service that offers plenty to smile about. Hop on to the monorail, the KTM Komuter, or access the Light Rail Transit (LRT) or the ever-popular and rapidly evolving Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) that will guide you through stunning KL.

Taxis

Queues of taxis can be easily spotted along KL Sentral eagerly anticipating travellers like yourself who seek out the pleasures that comprise the Malaysian capital. However, pay attention to the taxis painted in red and white or red and blue as these will charge you nothing more than RM3 for the first 3 minutes of your trip. The aforementioned are budget taxis that arrive with meters which means that you will not have to waste time arguing or bargaining your way towards the best deal but will simply have to pay the amount that will be displayed on the meter at the conclusion of your travel.

Ride-Hailing

Amongst the noteworthy ride-hailing options in the country, the Grab cab service deserves more than a mere mention. The facility can be accessed by downloading the application from your phone’s app store and before long, you will be well-placed picking and choosing destinations and attractions to head to via this application. Perhaps, the only downside to the above is that you will need to use your mobile data or have access to a good Wi-Fi connection in order to reap the benefits of ride-hailing provided through Grab.

Self-Driving

Get behind the wheel and away from your comfort zone on the streets of Kuala Lumpur. With various car rental facilities at your beck and call, one will be well placed to take on KL and all it stands for at your own time and pace. Do remind yourself to stay well clear of rush hour traffic that can certainly throw a spanner in the works for you. For example, if you happen to be residing or have scheduled a stay at a service apartment near KLCC such as the PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Kuala Lumpur, then do make queries with the hotel’s front desk on what you need to follow in order to hire a vehicle for the duration of your time in KL.



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