Getting
to Selangor, Malaysia

The national carrier Malaysia Airlines has a global network
that spans six continents and a national network that covers
more than 36 local destinations. The budget airline AirAsia
covers selected destinations in the region and around the
country. The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is
located in Sepang, Selangor. Travelling domestically to Selangor
is convenient as it is easily accessible from all major cities
and all parts of the country by air, road and rail.
By Sea
The nation's largest port is in Port Klang, Selangor, with
the ultra-modern Westport complementing the sophisticated
berthing facilities in the area. Nearby is the Star Cruises
terminal, which was built exclusively for the convenience
of tourists arriving on cruise ships. Smaller single-facility
jetties serve visitors from Dumai, Indonesia and the outlying
local islands, while private marinas welcome foreign guests
who wish to berth their yachts in comfort and convenience.
By Rail
Visitors entering the country from Thailand and Singapore
can make use of the KTM Malaysian Railway System. The KTM
Komuter services many outlying districts and nearby towns
such as Kajang, Port Klang, Shah Alam, Subang Jaya and Rawang.
It is also linked to other rail transit services at the KL
Sentral Station, a modern transportation hub in the city centre.
Selangor is accessible from Kuala Lumpur by the STAR and Putra
Light Rail Transit (LRT) services.
By Road
An excellent network of roads provides easy access to any
destination within the state. Selangor is also linked to Singapore,
Thailand and the rest of the peninsula by a system of tolled
highways equipped with amenities such as rest areas, restaurants,
souvenir shops and suraus (prayer rooms for Muslim).
Getting Around
Travelling around Selangor is affordable and convenient.
There are many ways one can choose to move around while enjoying
the interesting sights in the state. Public buses, taxis and
rail services such as the LRT and KTM Komuter offer hassle-free
accessibility to well-known landmarks in Selangor. Alternatively,
hire a car for a self-drive adventure around town.
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