KL Trains: LRT, MRT & Monorail Guide

An LRT train at an elevated KL station. Photo: A2613, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Kuala Lumpur’s rail network (LRT, MRT, Monorail and the new LRT3) is the fastest way around the city and avoids the traffic. Here is how to pay, which pass to buy, and how to get started from Cormar Suites.

🔗 Official sites: Rapid KL / myrapid · PULSE app

How to pay and ride (official)

Buy a Touch ‘n Go card (KLIA, stations, NU Sentral, 7-Eleven) and reload it with cash or by app.
Tap in and tap out at the gates.
Without a card, buy a single-journey token or QR receipt at a station machine or counter. Bank cards are accepted there only, not at the gates (May 2026).
For unlimited rides, buy Rapid Kembara at a station customer service counter (loaded onto TnG).
Plan trips with the PULSE app (Google Play · App Store).
Open payment is not live yet. As of 22 May 2026, Prasarana’s open-payment project (credit/debit card, Apple/Google Pay and QR tap-in) was at final contract award. Buses get it within 15 months of award and rail within 30 months. Today riders use a Touch ‘n Go card or a cash token/QR; bank cards work only at counters and machines to buy tokens or reload.

Tickets and passes

Distance-based single fares (LRT3: 80 sen to RM4.30 cashless).
Rapid Kembara: RM25 for 1 day or RM55 for 3 days (tourists).
Rapid Bulanan: RM150 for 30 days (open to non-Malaysians).
My50 is for Malaysians only.
Tourist passes from 1 Jan 2026: Rapid Kembara costs RM25 for 1 day or RM55 for 3 days, unlimited on LRT, MRT, Monorail, BRT and Rapid buses including feeders. It replaces the RM10 MyCity pass. Rapid Bulanan is a 30-day pass at RM150, open to non-Malaysians. My50 is for Malaysians only.

Lines and hours

KL Monorail (Line 8) runs 8.6 km elevated between KL Sentral and Titiwangsa, 11 stations, through the Bukit Bintang ‘Golden Triangle’.
LRT3 Shah Alam Line (Bandar Utama-Johan Setia, 37.8 km) opened for full passenger service on 29 June 2026. Fares started after a free period and range from 80 sen to RM4.30 cashless (RM4.90 cash).
Typical hours are about 6am to midnight. Weekday peaks run 6:30-9:30am and 4:30-8pm at 4-6 minute intervals; off-peak and weekends at 7-10 minutes. This comes from a third-party guide; check line-specific last trains.
MRT3 Circle Line (51 km, 31 stations) is not built. Land acquisition is due to finish end-2026, tenders restart around mid-2026, and construction may run from 2027 to about 2033.
Women-only coaches exist: MRT Kajang Line (since Sept 2023), MRT Putrajaya Line (since Apr 2024) and LRT Ampang/Sri Petaling (since 31 Dec 2024). They are mid-train, with pink platform markings.

What to see from the train

The Monorail runs elevated through Bukit Bintang’s Golden Triangle between KL Sentral and Titiwangsa. Raja Chulan and Bukit Nanas stations are steps from the hotel.
The Kelana Jaya LRT at KLCC is for the Petronas Towers.

The elevated MRT Kajang Line at TTDI. Photo: Slleong, CC0.

Route maps

Map of central KL rail lines (LRT, MRT and Monorail) with Cormar Suites marked. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Map of the train stations near Cormar Suites: Raja Chulan, KLCC, Bukit Bintang and Bukit Nanas. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Starting from Cormar Suites

Cormar Suites is at 10 Jalan Perak, next to KL City Walk and Life Centre. Three rail lines are within about a 10-minute walk: Raja Chulan on the KL Monorail, KLCC on the LRT Kelana Jaya Line, and Bukit Bintang on the MRT Kajang Line. Bukit Nanas Monorail station is also close by.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I tap my credit card at KL train gates?

Not yet. As of 2026, open payment by bank card is still being rolled out. Use a Touch ‘n Go card, or buy a token or QR ticket at the station.

What is the best tourist pass in KL?

Rapid Kembara: RM25 for 1 day or RM55 for 3 days of unlimited LRT, MRT, Monorail, BRT and Rapid KL buses. It is loaded onto a Touch ‘n Go card.

Which station is nearest to Cormar Suites?

Three stations are within about a 10-minute walk: Raja Chulan (KL Monorail), KLCC (LRT Kelana Jaya Line) and Bukit Bintang (MRT Kajang Line). Bukit Nanas Monorail station is also close by.

Sources

Checked on 11 October 2026. Fares, timetables and services change, so always confirm on the official site before you travel.