TRAVEL GUIDE: HOW TO TRAVEL IN KL
- Yuki Cho
- Jan 13, 2023
- 3 min read
Kuala Lumpur is the capital centre of Malaysia with attractive cityscape. The fantastic combination of villages and modern buildings, and some historical monuments has attracted tourists to travel to KL. KL is also a genuine shopper's paradise, with over 20 malls in total, most of them in the Golden Triangle area, which is the Bukit Bintang area. Besides, most of the big corporations and government offices are in KL. As a result, job opportunities spring up, and many people commute to KL daily or choose to stay in KL.
Ngl, the KL traffic jam, is insane! As a worker who commutes to KL daily, I can say that taking public transportation, is recommended. Yet, be cautious because different modes of public transportation or lines may cause you to become confused in the city.
Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)
MRT has two lines: Kajang Line and Putrajaya Line. The Kajang Line has 29 stations. It begins in Kwasa Damansara, which is North-west of Kuala Lumpur and terminates in Kajang. Besides, stations Kwasa Damansara, Maluri, Tun Razak Exchange (TRX), Bukit Bintang, Merdeka, Pasar Seni, Muzium Negara, and Kajang are interchange stations with LRT, monorail, ERL KLIA, or KTM station.
Meanwhile, the Putrajaya Line has 36 stations. Ten of the stations are interchange stations and connect to other rail lines. The Putrajaya Line Phase I from Damansara Damai to Kampung Batu began operations on June 16, 2022. Phase II, from Kentonmen to Putrajaya Sentral, is scheduled to be completed and operational in the first half of 2023.
Light Rail Transit (LRT)
Malaysia currently has two operational light rail systems. One serves as the primary public transportation system in the Klang Valley. Meanwhile, the other serves as an automated people mover at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, commuting passengers between the Main Terminal Building and the satellite building.
The LRT system in Klang Valley has three lines: Kelana Jaya, Ampang, and Sri Petaling. The Kelana Jaya Line is a driverless automated system that runs through Kuala Lumpur city center from Gombak to Putra Heights.
The older Ampang Line runs side by side with the Sri Petaling LRT Line from Sentul Timur until Chan Sow Lin where it branches off to Ampang. The Ampang Line travels to Ampang and the Sri Petaling Line travels to Putra Heights.
KL Monorail
KL Monorail connects many key Kuala Lumpur destinations. It runs from Titiwangsa in the north of central Kuala Lumpur to KL Sentral in the south. It has 11 stations. But do take note that because the monorail's lengths are shorter than those of the LRT and MRT, it may be packed and crowded during peak hours.
The monorail will begin operations at 6 a.m., but it may open earlier on special occasions. Station closing times vary depending on location. The frequency ranges between 7 and 12 minutes.
KTM Komuter
Some people who live outside of KL may also use KTM to get to work every day. Keretapi Tanah Melayu operates the KTM Komuter commuter rail system in Malaysia (KTM). It was founded in 1995 with the goal of providing local rail services in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding Klang Valley suburbs. With the introduction of the Northern and Southern sectors, services were later extended to other parts of Malaysia.
Tap the link below to get a full view of public transport map in Klang Valley:
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