Kuala Lumpur (KL) Public Transportation - Helpful Info for Visitors

In Kuala Lumpur (KL), LRT, Monorail, and KTM are frequent, travels to most attractions, organized, and fairly inexpensive.

All trains in KL are easy and efficient to ride once you get the hang of its network & transfer stations between different lines. 

KL Sentral is a major transportation hub in Kuala Lumpur for all modes of transportation.

Most signage and announcements in stations and on the trains are in English.

The LRT ( Light Rail Transit) in Kuala Lumpur:

• There are 2 lines of LRT in Kuala Lumpur:

   - the Kelana Jaya LRT line and

   - Ampang LRT line.

• The Kelana Jaya LRT line runs north to south and connects to most major attractions in Kuala Lumpur (KL)

• The Ampang line is split into two directions both starting at Sentul Timur LRT Station and ending in Sri Petaling and the second line ending in Ampang

KL LRT Hours:

6AM - 11:30pm

The Monorail (aka Laluan Monorail) in Kuala Lumpur:

• Kuala Lumpur (KL) Monorail has only one line

• Monorail in Kuala Lumpur runs between KL Sentral and Titiwangsa within the downtown area.

• KL Monorail has 11 Stations

 Kuala Lumpur (KL) RT and Monorail Map

KL Monorail Hours:

6am - 12am (Midnight) daily

The KTM Komuter (Commuter train) in Kuala Lumpur:

The KTM Komuter is a commuter train with routes mostly through the Klang Valley.

There are 2 lines of KTM Komuter trains - Red and Blue :

• The Red line runs between Batu Caves and Pelabuhan Klang making several stops

• The Blue line runs between Tanjung Malim and Sungai Gadut

• KTM map Information

• Integrated map of rail, monorail, and KTM routes Information

KL LRT, Monorail, and KTM Komuter train Fares are based on distance traveled.

You can purchase single rides tickets at vending machines or ticket counters at rail stations and major bus hubs.

Ticket Machines only take local cash and coins. 

KTM Komuter Train Hours:

5:15AM - 11:30PM daily

Smart Reloadable Cards for fares payment on Kuala Lumpur Public Transport:

- You can also use a "MyRapid Card" or "Touch n Go Card" Stored Value Card to pay for your fares.

- Please note that MyRapid Card only works on LRT, BRT, Monorail, and RapidKL Buses.

- Touch n Go Card works on KTM Komuter, LRT, BRT, Monorail, all major Bus companies, and other places like stores in major malls, parking, etc.

- Both Cards give a 20% discount on Public Transport fares

- If you get a choice, then go with the "Touch n Go" Card  as it is accepted on every mode of public transport in Kuala Lumpur (KL)

KL fare information for LRT, Monorail, BRT, and KLT

Bus: RapidKL in
Kuala Lumpur

RapidKL Bus service (KLT):

• Runs buses on most bus routes around KL

• 5 major bus hubs in Kuala Lumpur- KL Sentral, KLCC, Maluri, Titiwangsa, and Pudu Sentral

• All bus hubs are close or connected to KTM and LRT stations in Kuala Lumpur

Rapid KL Bus service - route and maps

Bus Fares are based on distance traveled.

You can purchase single rides tickets at vending machines or ticket counters at rail stations and major bus hubs.

Ticket Machines only take local cash and coins. 

You can also use a "MyRapid Card" or "Touch n Go Card" Stored Value Card to pay for fares.

KL Public Bus Hours:

6AM -11PM (Mon-Sat)

6AM - 12am (Midnight) (Sun and Public Holidays)

GOKL Bus in Kuala Lumpur

GoKL: Free bus service within downtown KL

Look for the light Purple color Bus with GOKL (or Go KL Bus) signs at the Bus stops.

•  GOKL Bus 8 lines: 4 City Routes and 4 Feeder Routes

•  GOKL Bus 4 City lines: Green, Purple, Blue, and Red

•  Go KL Green line bus runs between KLCC and Bukit Bintang

•  Purple line runs between Jin Sultan Muhamed and Bukit Bintang

•  GOKL Buses are very busy and crowded during peak hours commuter hours in Kuala Lumpur

GOKL Bus - Interactive map and route information

GoKL Bus Hours:

6am - 11pm (Monday - Thursday)

6am – 1am (Friday - Saturday)

7am - 11pm (Sunday)

- For your convenience buy the Touch 'n Go or MyRapid card  (Stored Value smartcard) at a Train Station Ticket Office

- Stored Value smart cards are a really good deal if you plan to stay for more than 2-3 days in KL 

- These Smart Cards save the time of purchasing new tickets every time you go on the rails or bus and offer a 20% discount on fares

- If you choose, then purchase the "Touch n Go" Card as it is accepted for fares payment on all modes of transportation in KL.

- If planning to purchase single trip tickets then carry cash with small change (coins) for ticket purchase

- Beware of Pickpockets while traveling on Public Transport in KL, especially during heavy crowd time