{"id":2520,"date":"2018-07-29T14:01:24","date_gmt":"2018-07-29T14:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/?p=2520"},"modified":"2020-10-23T13:56:31","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T13:56:31","slug":"batu-caves-from-kuala-lumpur-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailytravelpill.com\/batu-caves-from-kuala-lumpur-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get to Batu Caves from Kuala Lumpur – a complete guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Batu Caves is an important icon in Kuala Lumpur, along with the Petronas Towers<\/a><\/strong>, and a must-see attraction for many tourists. The cave is one of the most important Hindu shrines outside India and is dedicated to Lord Murugan. The statue of Lord Murugan cannot pass unnoticed as it’s the central point of Batu Caves – the huge golden statue situated at the entrance of the main cave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

->While in Kuala Lumpur, make sure to also visit the incredible Thean Hou Temple<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Batu<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

I had the chance to visit Batu Caves two times. Once before it was renovated and once after the stairs were painted in bright colours. I fell in love with this place and its uniqueness and I want to share with you my experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read below everything you need to know about how to get to Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you looking for more amazing places to visit in Malaysia? Check out these\u00a0recommendations<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

1. The best time to visit Batu Caves<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you want to avoid the crowds, I recommend visiting Batu Caves as early as possible. We took the train at about 7.30 am and we arrived at 8 am. There were few tourists in the area and we had enough time to enjoy the place by ourselves and take lots of photos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Batu<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

When we left, at about 9.30 am the buses filled with tourists started to arrive and the temple got very busy. There were people everywhere, trying to take photos, and the monkeys started to get more and more agitated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good to know –<\/strong> If you want to visit the Dark Cave<\/strong>, keep in mind that it opens at 10 am.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Kuala Lumpur to Batu Caves train<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The easiest option is to get to Batu Caves by train. It’s also the most budget-friendly one since the price for a one-way train ticket to Batu Caves is only 2.6 MYR. The trains leave from KL Sentral<\/a><\/strong> every half an hour and the ride takes about 26 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first train from Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Batu Caves leaves at 6.45 am while the last train departs at 11.24 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Good to know<\/strong> – You can save up a lot of money using this TravelPass<\/strong><\/a> with unlimited train rides in and around Kuala Lumpur (including transfer from the airport). Check it out!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kuala Lumpur airport to Batu Caves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are having a layover in Kuala Lumpur and are wondering what to visit, then Batu Caves is a good option since the connections are good. The first thing you’ll have to do is take the KLIA Ekspres<\/a><\/strong> train to KL Sentral. The ride will take about 26 minutes and the price is 55 MYR for one way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is also a KLIA Transit train that stops at every station along the way. Make sure to take the KLIA Ekspres<\/strong> as this is the only direct train to KL Sentral. Read below for the next steps once you get to KL Sentral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are you visiting Kuala Lumpur for only one day? Check out my full itinerary here<\/a><\/strong> with all the must-see attractions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kuala Lumpur Sentral to Batu Caves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you get to the KL Central Station things get easy. I’ll list all the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.Buy your ticket<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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You can buy your ticket for ‘Batu Caves railway station’ from one of the many machines situated in the KL Sentral main hall or use this awesome pass<\/strong><\/a> with unlimited train rides. Go to one of the machines, press English and then start typing the name of your destination – Batu Caves. Choose the destination by touching the screen, select the number of tickets and then click on ‘cash’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure to have small currency on you (up to 20 MYR) as the machine does not accept larger banknotes. If you want to change your money into smaller banknotes, go to one of the shops or to the ticket counter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The machine will give you a plastic coin that you will have to validate before entering the Komuter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Head to KTM Komuter<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Once you have your ticket aka plastic coin, head to KTM Komuter (you’ll see lots of signs). Make sure to check the platform on the screens above the entrance to the Komuter and validate the coin. Keep it until you reach Batu Caves – you will have to validate it again when exiting the Komuter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After heading to the platform, take a seat and wait for the train. There will be digital screens that will show at what time the train arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Ladies-only carriages<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
\"Train<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

If you are traveling by train for the first time in Malaysia<\/a><\/strong>, be aware that there are ladies only carriages. They have pink stickers on them as shown in the picture above. In these carriages, only women are allowed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Arrive at Batu Caves<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Once you will arrive at Batu Caves, exit the Komuter by validating your coin and head towards the big golden statue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Kuala Lumpur to Batu Caves tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The last option to get from Kuala Lumpur to Batu Caves is by an organized tour. If you are looking for a hassle-free experience, then a guided tour is what you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many tours to choose from, and many of them can be booked online. Below are a few options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n