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How to get fromCardiff to Kuala Lumpurby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Kuala Lumpur by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane CWL - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    22h 5m
    RM 1,634–5,609

  2. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane BRS - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    24h 19m
    RM 1,185–2,939

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane LHR - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    19h 3m
    RM 1,594–4,837

  4. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane BHX - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    22h 12m
    RM 1,274–3,182

  5. Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane SOU - KUL
    4. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    21h 13m
    RM 1,952–6,662

  6. Train, train to Exeter, fly

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    3. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane EXT - KUL
    4. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    24h 28m
    RM 2,655–7,049

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration18h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,596Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,879.4 km
  • Duration: 22h 5m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Kuala Lumpur. However, you can take the train to Barry, walk to Barry Hotel, take the line 304 bus to Cardiff Airport, walk to Cardiff Airport (CWL) airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), walk to Klia 1 2, take the bus to Klia2, walk to Klia T2, then take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan. Alternatively, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Temple Meads Stn, take the bus to Public Transport Interchange, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), walk to Klia 1 2, take the bus to Klia2, walk to Klia T2, then take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan.

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