Kuala Lumpur MRT

Sep 25

The Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) in Kuala Lumpur is a singular transit line that spans 51km from Sungai Buloh (Northwest of Kuala Lumpur) to Kajang (Southeast of Kuala Lumpur). It’s comprised of a 41.5km elevated guideway with 24 stations, and a 9.5km tunnel with 7 underground stations.

MRT System Map

The Klang Valley Integrated Transit Map. The MRT transit line is numbered 9. For a high resolution PDF, click here to visit the rapidKL website. — The Klang Valley Integrated Transit Map. **The MRT transit line is numbered 9**. For a high resolution PDF, click here to visit the rapidKL website.

Distance System

The Kuala Lumpur MRT 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 MRT subway in Kuala Lumpur.

Journey Token

You can purchase a blue single fare Journey Token from the automated vending machines in MRT 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, RM120.00 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 MRT

Follow signs for the MRT and pass through the turnstile by tapping an appropriate payment method (Myrapid TouchandGo card, Concession pass, KL Travelpass, MyCity Pass, or a Journey Token). Stand before the passage doors. Allow passengers to exit before boarding. The MRT 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. LRT, Monorail) at an interchange station.