Kuala Lumpur Monorail (KL Monorail) — Map, Lines, Route, Hours, Tickets

Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, has a modern, sophisticated and well-connected transport system. The city’s metro, known as the KTM Komuter, began operation in 1995. It consists of two main lines: Seremban and Port Klang, complemented by three light rail lines and a monorail. This extensive rail network operates from 5.30am to midnight. Fares vary depending on the line and can range from $0.19 USD to over $3.00 USD. Conveniently, the system provides direct access to the airport. Folding bicycles are allowed on the subway.

The system, also known as the LRT or Monorail, serves approximately 299,000 passengers daily. Fares are $0.37. It does not operate 24 hours a day, but has air conditioning. Walking between platforms is not permitted. The LRT has used driverless trains since 1996.

The platforms of the KLIA line to the airport and the underground stations of the Kelana Jaya lines are equipped with screen doors. The service is operated by RapidKL. Operating hours are from 6:00 to 23:00 from Monday to Sunday. The fare is RM 0.70 – 2.80.

Kuala Lumpur Subway Map

Map of Kuala Lumpur Metro showing different lines. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Kuala Lumpur map in PDF format.

Malaysia’s Metro System: KTM Komuter

Malaysia, one of the most iconic countries in Southeast Asia, is famous for its stunning beaches that seem like a slice of paradise. In recent years, it has become one of the world’s top tourist destinations. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital, is a bustling cosmopolitan city with a population of over seven million spread across its 243.65 square kilometre metropolitan area.

The city offers an impressive cultural landscape that blends remnants of old British colonies with local customs and modern lifestyle trends. Given its importance as the country’s wealthiest region, Kuala Lumpur underwent extensive infrastructure upgrades in the 1990s and 2000s. This included new highways, hospitals and universities, as well as a state-of-the-art mass transit system.

It was necessary to develop a public transport system that could meet the needs of the city’s seven million inhabitants. In 1995, the country inaugurated its first metro system, the KTM Komuter. It consists of two extensive lines: the 135km Seremban Line and the 126km Port Klang Line. Both lines are operated by the state-owned railway company Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM), which translates as the Malaysian Railway Corporation. This system is complemented by a monorail and light rail system operated by Rapid Rail, a company owned by a Belgian consortium.

In just over two decades, Kuala Lumpur has managed to build a metro system that rivals the best in the world – a remarkable achievement for a developing country. Combined with the 8.6km monorail, the city’s metro system covers 100.1km.

Lines and Stations

Kuala Lumpur’s transport system consists of a primary metro divided into two lines, three light rail lines and a monorail. These lines provide efficient transport for the city’s population, linking the city centre with the densely populated suburbs.

The KTM Komuter

The city’s main metro, known as the KTM Komuter, consists of the Seremban and Port Klang lines, also known as Lines 1 and 2. Each line is over 120km long and together they cover a total of 261km.

The Seremban line stretches from Batu Caves – in the Gombak district – to Pulau Sebang in the Malacca region, connecting 26 stations. The terminus stations are Batu Caves Komuter and Tampin. Trains travel at speeds of up to 120 km/h through the city centre, where there are transfer stations to connect with other lines.

The system’s second line, Port Klang, connects the Muallim district with the Selangor area, passing through the centre of Kuala Lumpur. It has 33 stations, with the Tanjung Malim terminal at the northern end and the Port Klang terminal at the southern end. This line provides connections with light rail and bus services, as well as with the Seremban line at various stations. The two heavy metro lines serve Putra, Bank Negara, Kuala Lumpur and KL Sentral stations, allowing passengers to transfer between lines by simply changing platforms.

The Light Rail

The city’s light rail system consists of three separate lines. The Ampang line comprises Lines 3 and 4, the Kelana Jaya line is Line 5 and the Sungai Buloh-Kajang line is Line 9. The first two lines operate under the name Rapid KL, while the third line is known as MRT Rapid KL due to its fully automated system.

The Ampang line consists of two lines: number 3 called LRT Ampang and number 4 called LRT Sri Petaling. Both lines belong to the same line despite their different names. It covers 45km with 36 stations. The two networks run from the Sentul Timur terminal in Bandar Baru Sentul to the Ampang (Line 3) and Putra Heights (Line 4) stations in the Ampang and Subang Jaya zones respectively.

The Kelana Jaya line (Line 5) covers 46 km with 37 stations, linking the Gombak district with the Subang Jaya area. This is the most modern line in the system. Most stations are elevated, although some are underground. The driverless trains travel at 80km/h and connect with various bus lines. All stations are accessible to people with disabilities and meet international standards for quality customer service.

Line 9, which runs from Sungai Buloh to Kajang, isn’t technically a light rail system, but it’s not exactly a metro either. It’s a hybrid system that uses heavy trains. It covers 51km with 31 stations, from the Sungai Buloh terminal in Sungai Buloh to Kajang station in Kajang. This line is operated by the Rapid Rail consortium, not the government-owned KTM.

Monorail

The monorail, also operated by Rapid KL, is the smallest of the systems. It is just 8.8km long with 11 commercial stations, connecting the Brickfields area at the KL Sentral Monorail Terminal with the Pekeliling district at the Titiwangsa station. Despite its size, the monorail carries more than 68,000 passengers per day.

Schedule and Frequency

The Kuala Lumpur transport system operates from 5.30am to midnight daily. Outside these hours, passengers must use alternative means of transport such as taxis. The entire system is interlinked, with convenient connections between the Seremban Line (Route 1) and the Ampang Line at several stations.

Below is a list of stations with connections to other lines:

Seremban Line (Route 1)

Putra: Features a footbridge connecting to the PWTC station of Route 4.
Bank Negara: A footbridge crosses the Gombak river, connecting with the Bandaraya station of Route 4.
Kuala Lumpur: Interconnects with the Port Klang line (Route 2) and is within a 200m distance from the Pasar Seni station of Route 5.
KL Sentral: Provides transfers to Route 2. A monorail station is located 200m away.
Salak Selatan: Offers a direct connection to the Salak Selatan station of Route 4.
Bandar Tasik Selatan: Connects to Route 4’s Bandar Tasik Selatan station. The Bersepadu Selatan bus terminal is located outside the station.

Port Klang Line (Route 2)

Sungai Buloh: Connects with the Sungai Buloh line (Route 9).
Kepong Sentral: Interconnects with Route 9.
Segambut: Provides access to buses servicing the suburbs of Mont Kiara and Sri Hartamas outside the station.
Putra: Provides a direct link to Route 1.
Bank Negara: Connects to Route 1. The Bandaraya station of Route 4 is located 250m away.
Kuala Lumpur: Interconnects with Route 1 and is 200m away from the Pasar Seni station of Route 5.
KL Sentral: Offers transfers to the Seremban line, Route 5, and the airport express service.

Ampang Line (Route 3)

The only station on Route 3 offering connectivity is Maluri, which connects to Line 9.

Ampang Line (Route 4)

PWTC: Offers a direct link to the Putra station of Route 1.
Sultan Ismail: Directly interconnects with the Medan Tuanku station of the monorail.
Bandaraya: Provides a link to the Bank Negara station of Route 1.
Plaza Rakyat: Connects to the Merdeka station of Route 9.
Hang Tuah: Interconnects with the city’s monorail.
Bandar Tasik Selatan: Provides a link to the Seremban line of the heavy train and to the airport express service.
Putra Heights: Provides a direct connection to Route 5.

Kelana Jaya Line (Route 5)

Dang Wangi: The Bukit Nanas monorail stop is located 350m away.
Masjid: Directly interconnects with the Jamek station of Route 4.
Pasar Seni: The Kuala Lumpur stop for Routes 1 and 2 is just 200m away.
KL Sentral: Connects with Routes 1 and 2, as well as with the airport express service. A monorail station is located 200m away.
Subang Jaya: Links with the Port Klang line (Route 2).
Putra Heights: Connects with the Ampang line’s Route 4.

Sungai Buloh–Kajang MRT Line (Route 9)

Sungai Buloh: Connects with Route 1 and with the long-distance KTM ETS trains.
Surian: Links with Route 5’s Lembah Subang station.
Muzium Negara: Connects with Routes 1, 2, and 5, as well as with the airport express service and the monorail.
Pasar Seni: Directly links to Route 5.
Merdeka: Connects with the Ampang line at the Plaza Rakyat station of Route 4.
Bukit Bintang: Interconnects with the monorail at the Bukit Bintang station.
Maluri: Provides a direct connection to Route 3.
Kajang: Route 1 is within a few meters of the station.

KL Monorail (Route

KL Sentral Monorail: Connects with Routes 1, 2, and 5, as well as with the airport express service.
Hang Tuah: Interconnects with Route 4.
Bukit Nanas: The Dang Wangi station of Route 5 is located 250 meters away.
Titiwangsa: Connects with Route 4.

KTM Komuter Video

Ticket Pricing

Kuala Lumpur’s metro fare system is distance-based, with a minimum and maximum fare for each line. The heavy train services (Lines 1 and 2) use a rechargeable card called KOMUTER LINK. The light train and the monorail use the MyRapid SMART card. Although you can pay with cash, it is more convenient to use rechargeable cards. Here is a list of estimated fares for each line:

Seremban Line (Route 1): The lowest fare is 1.60 MYR ($0.38 USD) for a one-way trip from Mid Valley station. The maximum fare for a single trip to the Tampin terminal is 13.50 MYR ($3.17 USD).
Port Klang Line (Route 2): The minimum one-way fare from Port Klang station is MYR 1.50 (USD 0.35). The maximum fare for a single trip to Batu Caves station is 7.70 MYR ($1.81 USD).
Ampang Line (Route 3): A one-way trip from Ampang station costs 1.20 MYR ($0.28 USD). The longest trip, to the Chan Sow Lin terminal, is 2.70 MYR ($0.63 USD).
Ampang Line (Route 4): A one-way trip from Sentul Timur station costs 0.80 MYR ($0.19 USD). A single trip to Putra Heights station costs 4.70 MYR ($1.10 USD).
Kelana Jaya Line (Route 5): A one-way trip from Gombak station costs 0.80 MYR ($0.19 USD). The highest fare is 6.10 MYR ($1.43 USD) for a trip to the Putra Heights terminal.
KL Monorail (Line 8): The minimum one-way fare from KL Sentral Monorail Station is MYR 0.90 (USD 0.21). The maximum fare for a single trip to the Titiwangsa terminal is 4.10 MYR ($0.96 USD).
The system provides special cards for senior citizens and students, which offer discounts of between 40% and 50% on fares. Children under the age of seven can travel for free.

Kelana Jaya Line (Route 5): A one-way trip from Gombak station costs 0.80 MYR ($0.19 USD). The highest fare is 6.10 MYR ($1.43 USD) for a trip to the Putra Heights terminal.

Regulations and Etiquette

Infractions

It is strictly forbidden to enter the premises under the influence of alcohol.
Alcohol and illegal substances are not allowed on trains.
Passengers must enter and leave the trains in an orderly manner or risk being fined.
It is forbidden to open the train doors while the train is in motion.
Obstructing or restricting another passenger’s access to a train is not permitted and may result in a fine.
Any form of assault or attack by one passenger on another will be severely punished. Penalties range from fines to imprisonment, depending on the severity of the offence.

Transporting Bicycles

Only folding bicycles are permitted, and these must not exceed 180 cm in length and 120 cm in height when folded.
Passengers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when transporting a bicycle.
Bicycle owners are responsible for their bicycles at all times.
Owners will be held responsible for any damage caused by their bike within the system’s facilities.
The company reserves the right to refuse carriage of bicycles if they pose a risk to other passengers or interfere with the operation of the system.
Each passenger is allowed one folding bicycle.
If a passenger does not have a folding bicycle, they must use the bicycle storage facilities available at some stations.

Connections to the Airport

Kuala Lumpur’s highly interconnected rail system provides a direct link to the airport. Two metro lines converge at Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station, where the network of heavy rail, light rail and monorail lines intersect with Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

The first line, the KLIA Transit (Line 7), travels 57km from the terminal area to the central station, making three stops along the way. These stops include Salak Tinggi ERL station in Selangor state on the outskirts of the Kuala Lumpur metropolitan area, Putrajaya/Cyberjaya ERL station in the Putrajaya region on the border with the Malaysian capital, and Bandar Tasik Selatan in Kuala Lumpur, which connects with metro lines 1 and 4. After these stops, the train arrives at the Kuala Lumpur Sentral terminal.

The second option, the KLIA Ekspres, offers a non-stop service along the same route. It is slightly more expensive, but saves 17 minutes. This service is particularly recommended for travellers on a tight schedule, such as executives or business people who need to travel quickly.

Future Expansion Plans

Since its opening in 1995, the Kuala Lumpur subway has undergone significant development, which continues to this day. Almost all lines are due for extension, but the most notable project is the construction of three additional lines that will add 156km to the system. This is part of Malaysia’s Plan 10, which aims to expand and modernise the entire transport system in Kuala Lumpur. It is the country’s most expensive project to date and aims to achieve sustainable development by promoting public transport as the city’s main mode of transport.

Tourist Attractions Around the Subway

The pride of Kuala Lumpur is undoubtedly the impressive Petronas Towers, which until 2003 held the title of the world’s tallest skyscrapers. At 452m, the towers remain one of the most significant buildings in South East Asia. The towers are surrounded by boulevards, squares and fountains, including the Symphony Lake, which provides a light show for visitors. The towers are just a few metres from KLCC station on Route 5.

A must-visit is Kuala Lumpur’s China Town, home to dozens of restaurants serving Chinese cuisine. This area also has a significant commercial presence, although the quality of many products may not be up to Western standards. To get there, take the Kelana Jaya line (Route 5) to Pasar Seni station. This station also serves the Sungai Buloh-Kajang line (Route 9).