Kuala Lumpur Integrated Railway System and travel destinations

For those who are traveling to Malaysia and wish to visit Kuala Lumpur, one of the top 10 travel destinations in Malaysia, the Klang Valley Integrated Rail System (RapidKL public transport network) is the best and cheap means of transport to travel about the city. Combining the Light Rail Transit and Monorail rail network (a surface rail network connecting hot spots in the city centre just like Underground train in other countries) with KLIA Express trains and other commuter trains linking to suburb areas, Klang Valley Integrated Rail System network covers most of the top destination of Kuala Lumpur which extends as far as to the KLIA international airport.

Before planning your trip to Kuala Lumpur, make sure to download a copy of the KL city rail route map below.

Here are some of the popular travel sites in KL which you can reach by taking any of the RapidKL public transport to the following stations:

1. KLIA (KLIA Express) – This is where the Kuala Lumpur International Airport where travelers most probably arrive at;
2. KL Sentral (Station Code: KJ15/MR1) – This is the central transportation hub of KL where you can catch trains to either Penang or Ipoh in the North or Singapore in the South. Little India is also nearby by foot;
3. KLCC (KJ10) – The most prominent landmark of Petronas Twin Tower and Suria KLCC shopping amll are right in front of the station.
4. Bukit Bintang (MR6) – The shopping district of the city where you can find various shopping malls and hotels in the area. It is the KL version of Beijing Wangfujing Street or Paris Avenue Des Champ Elysees;
5. Mid Valley (Commuter Rawang Seremban) – Mid Valley and The Garden is the largest shopping mall in Kuala Lumpur where you shouldn’t miss. 2 hotels are also located here. The famous TianHou temple is also located not far away;
6. Pasar Seni (KJ14) – You can find the Central Market here with all kinds of souvenirs and art craft products;
7. Pudu (ST2) – A major intercity bus hub in KL. Within 5 minutes of walking distance you can get to the famous China Town or the Petaling Street for cheap imitation products and great local foods;
8. Chow Kit (MR2) – Another popular shopping streets selling cheaper products and good foods as opposed to upmarket shopping district of Bukit Bintang;
9. Batu Caves (Commuter Sentul-Port Klang-north) – This is the station to bring you to the popular KL landmark of Batu Caves;
10. Bangsar (KJ16) – The nightlife paradise of KL with pubs, restaurants and shopping mall gathered in the area. Just walk 10 minutes towards Jalan Maarof;
11. Bukit Nanas (MR8) – Drop off here and you can walk to the KL Telekom Tower landmark or another well known nightlife district of Jalan P. Ramlee. Further down the road is the KLCC;
12. Bukit Jalil (PH7) – The national outdoor and indoor stadium is located here. Also a popular destination for international concert performances;
13. PWTC (ST8) – The Putra World Trade Centre is here. You can walk down the street to Chow Kit not far away;
14. Masjid Jamek (KJ13/ST5) – The Masjid Jamek is situated, where both rivers the Sungei Klang and the Sungei Gombak meet. Right at this very place has the history of Kuala Lumpur started. Masjid Jamek Kuala Lumpur is the oldest mosque in KL. Nearby on walking’ distance are the Central Market, China Town, Little India and the Merdeka Square.
15. Petaling (Commuter Sentul-Port Klang-South) – A downtown business district of KL where you can find PJ Hilton hotel and other commercial buildings;
16. Putrajaya (KLIA Transit) – The new Malaysian government hub, Putrajaya features beautiful landscapes, lakes and botanic garden;
17. Bandaraya (ST6) – From here you can walk to the famous Lake Garden and the Orchid Garden.

Train fares depend on your destinations and they will cost between RM0.70 to RM4.70 each trip. Bus fares are between RM1.00 to RM3.00 depending which zone you are traveling in.

Of course, there are other means of transport in Kuala Lumpur city centre to get you from point A to point B. Catching or hiring a public taxi at taxi stand or your hotel is no doubt a convenient way, albeit not a cheap option (and there are occasional risks of being ripped off by some drivers by charging you more). If you have limited time to see briefly what are in offer for tourists in KL, you may hop on to the city tour double decker bus called “KL-Hop-On-Hop-Off” to bring you around the city with a hefty cost of RM38.00 per day.

Kuala Lumpur is a huge city with scattered attractions around the city which mostly are not within walking distance between them. So do prepare to spend some money on its public transport. 🙂 – Travel Feeder, your ultimate photo travel guide to Malaysia

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