Rome2Rio

How to get fromColombo to Kuala Lumpurby plane, train, or bus

Find Transport to Kuala Lumpur

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur by plane, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane CMB - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    6h 5m
    RM 582–1,147

  2. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane CMB - SZB
    8h 25m
    RM 1,411–2,034

  3. Fly to Malacca International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Malacca International Airport (MKZ)plane plane CMB - MKZ
    2. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    11h 53m
    RM 1,331–3,659

  4. Fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane CMB - KUA
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    11h 11m
    RM 1,123–3,229

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
TicketRM 461Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Colombo to Kuala Lumpur.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,554.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

Singapore Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and six other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) 5 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, Getting around the Cyclades, and Want to know more about Flixbus? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.