Kuala Lumpur LRT

Sep 25

The Light Rail Transit (LRT) in Kuala Lumpur operates multiple lines across the city. Serving over 100 stations, the fast speeds by which these trains travel serve to improve the commuter’s, well, commute.

LRT System Map

The Klang Valley Integrated Transit Map. The LRT transit lines are numbered 3, 4, and 5. For a high resolution PDF, click here to visit the rapidKL website. — The Klang Valley Integrated Transit Map. **The LRT transit lines are numbered 3, 4, and 5**. For a high resolution PDF, click here to visit the rapidKL website.

Distance System

The Kuala Lumpur LRT operates on a distance based fare system. Ticket prices range depending on the number of stations travelled. Ticket prices also depend on your payment method, where if you are paying by Journey Token you’re subjected to a slightly more expensive ‘cash fare’ versus paying by a Cashless smart card.

Fare Calculator

Buying a Ticket

There are two ways to pay your fare when using the LRT subway in Kuala Lumpur.

Journey Token

You can purchase a blue single fare Journey Token from the automated vending machines in LRT stations. Follow the prompts at the kiosk and it will tell you your fare. Single fare tokens can be purchased with the available payment method outlined by the machine. In most cases, it’s coins and smaller denominations of bills.

Smart Card

There are a few types of smart cards available to use on the rapidKL rail network.

MyRapid TouchandGo

RM15.00 on first load (RM10.00 travel amount, RM5.00 issuing fee)

Concession Pass

This pass subsidizes the regular fare if and only if you are a Malaysian citizen who meets the eligibility criteria

KL TravelPass

RM75.00 for a single airport trip, RM120 for return airport trips
This pass enables two-day unlimited travel on the rapidKL rail network
You can load money onto this card, similar to the TouchandGo card, to enable travel by bus

MyCity Pass

RM25.00 for one-day, RM55.00 for three-day
This pass enables unlimited travel on the rapidKL rail network

How to Board & Exit The LRT

Follow signs for the LRT and pass through the turnstile by tapping an appropriate payment method (Myrapid TouchandGo card, Concession pass, KL Travelpass, MyCity Pass, or a Journey Token ). Line up according to the arrow indicators and stand before the yellow line. Allow passengers to exit before boarding. The LRT will make automated stops so there is no need to request stops. Upon reaching your destination, tap your payment method once again at the exiting turnstile to leave.

Transfer Rules

There are no discounted fares or shared tickets when transferring between transit options. The rapidKL rail network fares are distance based. You can move from one line to another (eg. Monorail, MRT) at an interchange station. If you are transferring from one line to another, instead of depositing your token, just tap it on your exit. When you purchased your fare, your token is programmed to know that you'll have to transfer and will let you out of one line and give you entrance to the next. If you are transferring from one line to another and paid your fare using a smart card, just tap the card when exiting.