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Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

A tropical capital under the Petronas Towers. Elevated LRT lines and a monorail glide above the streets.

Buses (Rapid KL & GoKL)

These cover what the trains do not reach: Rapid KL buses take no cash - tap a Touch 'n Go card as you board. The free GoKL loops handle the tourist core. Buses sit in the traffic, so take the train where you can.

Updated on July 16, 2026

How to ride

  1. 1
    Check if GoKL covers it
    The free GoKL loops link Bukit Bintang, Chinatown, KLCC, and more - no card, no fare.
  2. 2
    Tap your Touch 'n Go as you board
    Tap the reader by the driver when boarding. Assume no cash - and no top-ups on board.
  3. 3
    Track your stop on a map
    Announcements are sparse - follow along on Google Maps and ring when your stop nears.

Fares

Single fares2

Rapid KL bus
Via Touch 'n Go. Exact current fare structure to be verified.
1〜3 MYR ≈ $0.2–0.7
GoKL city loops
Free.
0 MYR

Estimates use exchange rates as of November 4, 2026

Payment

Card payment on board
The on-board readers do not take bank cards yet - rollout planned
IC card
Touch 'n Go required
Cash
Cash is not accepted

Quick facts

Hours
~6:00–23:00
Fares from
1 MYR+

Heads-up

  • Assume cash won't work - carry Touch 'n Go

    Assume cash won't work - carry a Touch 'n Go card.

Timetable

Operating hours ~6:00–23:00
Typical duration Heavily traffic-dependent - allow double at rush hour
Check the official site for the latest times and service status Official site
Editor Naotaka