KLIA Ekspres timetable: Choose KLIA Ekspres for travel between KL Sentral and KLIA in Kuala Lumpur.
In short
- Direct ride: KLIA Ekspres takes 28 minutes from KL Sentral to KLIA Terminal 1.
- Stopping train: KLIA Transit takes 35 minutes from KL Sentral to KLIA Terminal 1.
- Timetable: KLIA Ekspres trains run every 20 minutes.
- Tickets: An adult single ticket on KLIA Ekspres from KL Sentral to KLIA Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 costs RM55.
At a glance
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01KLIA Ekspres links KL Sentral and KLIAKLIA Ekspres takes 28 minutes from KL Sentral to KLIA Terminal 1.
02KLIA Transit stops along the wayChoose KLIA Transit if you want to stop at Bandar Tasik Selatan, Putrajaya & Cyberjaya, or Salak Tinggi.- 03Ticket fares for each trainYou get 10% off when you buy KLIA Ekspres tickets online through its app or website.
04Where to board at each stationKL CAT, the city air terminal for both KLIA trains, is at Kuala Lumpur Sentral.- 05Luggage and access on both trainsOn both KLIA trains, 3 pieces free states the allowance for passengers' accompanied personal luggage.
KLIA Ekspres links KL Sentral and KLIA
Journey times
KLIA Ekspres takes 28 minutes from KL Sentral to KLIA Terminal 1. KLIA Ekspres takes 3 minutes from KLIA Terminal 1 to KLIA Terminal 2.
First and last trains
| Route | First train | Last regular train | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL Sentral to KLIA Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 | 05:00 | midnight (00:00) | every 20 minutes |
| KLIA Terminal 1 to KL Sentral | 05:00 | 00:05 | |
| KLIA Terminal 2 to KL Sentral | 04:55 | midnight (00:00) |
From 23:00, every KLIA Ekspres train stops at all stations.
On this late service, KLIA Ekspres trains to KL Sentral run until 01:00 from KLIA Terminal 1 and 01:00 from KLIA Terminal 2.
KLIA Transit stops along the way
Choose KLIA Transit if you want to stop at Bandar Tasik Selatan, Putrajaya & Cyberjaya, or Salak Tinggi.
Journey times and stops
KLIA Transit calls at Bandar Tasik Selatan, Putrajaya & Cyberjaya and Salak Tinggi, then at KLIA T1 and KLIA T2.
KLIA Transit takes 39 minutes from KL Sentral to KLIA Terminal 2. KLIA Transit takes 35 minutes from KL Sentral to KLIA Terminal 1.
KLIA Transit takes 3 minutes from KLIA Terminal 1 to KLIA Terminal 2. KLIA Transit makes a 2-minute stop at KLIA Terminal 1.
First and last trains
| Route | First train | Last train | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL Sentral to KLIA Terminal 2 | 05:03 | 00:03 | every 15 minutes (weekday peak hours); every 30 minutes (weekday off-peak hours and weekends) |
| KLIA Terminal 2 to KL Sentral | 05:18 | 00:30 |
Best for: You, if you need a stop at one of KLIA Transit’s stations.
Ticket fares for each train
KLIA Ekspres fares
| Passenger | Single | Return |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | RM55 | RM100 |
| Child | RM25 | RM45 |
You get 10% off when you buy KLIA Ekspres tickets online through its app or website. On KLIA Ekspres, you can get up to 3 free child tickets per adult ticket.
On KLIA Ekspres, travel is free for children under 6.
KLIA Transit fares
| Passenger | Single to KLIA Terminal 1 | Single to KLIA Terminal 2 | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | RM55 | RM55 | RM100 |
| Child | RM25 | RM25 | RM45 |
Ticket validity
If a trip on both KLIA trains runs past the expiry time, validity is extended to complete the journey. On KLIA Ekspres, you can board any train within ticket validity.
On KLIA Transit, you can also board any train within ticket validity. A KLIA Ekspres ticket is valid for 90 minutes from entry to exit.
A KLIA Transit ticket is also valid for 90 minutes from entry to exit. An online KLIA Transit single ticket is valid for 1 month.
An online KLIA Ekspres ticket is valid for 1 month.
Ticket conditions
KLIA Ekspres tickets are not interchangeable, so passengers cannot use them interchangeably across services.
KLIA Ekspres tickets are non-refundable, meaning passengers cannot receive refunds after purchasing these tickets.
Passengers can purchase tickets for both KLIA trains directly through stations and authorised agents.
KLIA Ekspres tickets must be purchased before boarding. KLIA Transit tickets must also be purchased before boarding.
On KLIA Ekspres, a seat reservation is not required. Without a valid ticket on both KLIA trains, you pay the full fare for your journey plus a surcharge of RM20.
On both KLIA trains, a delay of more than 60 minutes for reasons within the operator's control gives you a full refund. The refund applies only if you have boarded the delayed train or passed through the ticket barrier. A KLIA Transit standard one-way ticket is valid one way only (not reversible).
Where to board at each station
At KL Sentral
KL CAT, the city air terminal for both KLIA trains, is at Kuala Lumpur Sentral. The KLIA Ekspres ticket counter in the concourse at KL Sentral is open 06:00 to 23:00.
At the airport terminals
At KLIA Terminal 1, KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit both leave from the train platform, level 1. At KLIA Terminal 2, the KLIA Transit station is at Gateway@klia2.
The KLIA Ekspres ticket counter at KLIA Terminal 2 is at Gateway@klia2. At KLIA Terminal 1, the rail stop is named KLIA T1 Station.
At KLIA Terminal 2, the rail stop is named KLIA T2 Station.
Luggage and access on both trains
Luggage
On both KLIA trains, 3 pieces free states the allowance for passengers' accompanied personal luggage.
On both KLIA trains, 1580 mm in length, height and depth combined sets the dimensional limit for articles and musical instruments carried without assistance.
On both KLIA trains, you pay extra for larger articles or bags that take a seat: an amount equal to the journey fare. KLIA Ekspres trains have ample luggage space.
Wheelchairs and strollers
On both KLIA trains, wheelchairs are carried free between Kuala Lumpur and KLIA.
KLIA Transit stations are stroller & wheelchair accessible. KLIA Ekspres trains are wheelchair friendly.
Fares and times checked November 2026.