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How to get fromSumatra to Kuala Lumpurby ferry, taxi, train, bus, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Sumatra to Kuala Lumpur by ferry, taxi, train, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Port Dicksonferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Port Dickson to Klia T1taxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3h 23m
    RM 236–335

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Melakaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    5h 10m
    RM 94–150

  3. Fly Simpang Tiga Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane PKU - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    2h 48m
    RM 182–566

  4. Ferry, bus, train via Malacca

    1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Melakaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus bus
    3. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain train
    5h 34m
    RM 110–242

  5. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Port Dicksonferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Port Dickson to Ktm Serembanbus bus
    3. Take the train from Seremban to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    6h 31m
    RM 157–179

  6. Ferry, bus, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Dumai to Port Dicksonferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Port Dickson to Ktm Serembanbus bus
    3. Take the train from Seremban to Kuala Lumpurtrain train
    7h 17m
    RM 157–184

  7. Fly Minangkabau International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane PDG - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    3h 8m
    RM 178–431

  8. Fly Simpang Tiga Airport to Malacca International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Malacca International Airport (MKZ)plane plane PKU - MKZ
    2. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    3h 12m
    RM 702–1,190

Simpang Tiga Airport (PKU) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration57 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 171Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 227.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Sumatra, Indonesia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sumatra to Kuala Lumpur. However, you can take the ferry to Port Dickson, take the taxi to Klia T1, then take the train to KL Sentral. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dumai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via Melaka, Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre, and Melaka Sentral in around 5h 10m.

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