I drove up to KL back in November. And I found out a new novelty for my roadbike, bringing my roadbike on KL MRT!
YouTube : Roadbike MRT to Putrajaya
This blog post will share my own MRT experience, taking the train from KL to Putrajaya.
Imagine my surprise when I learned KL trains are so Bike- friendly!
Meanwhile, get the latest RapidKL bike and Ride policy on their website.
The picture above explains that Roadbikes can only use MRT during weekends. You can only use the first or last cabin.
Foldable bicycles can use the MRT any day, but both foldies and roadbikes can only use the trains during specific hours.
Step1 – Roll your road bike to an MRT station
You should already know your destination by now. I had to cycle 3km to the nearest MRT station at Chan Sow Lin.
Step2 -Pay for your ticket
I selected Putrajaya and paid RM4 for one-way ticket.
I have a minor complaint. The lifts are situated at the extreme corner.
This means wheelchair users and strollers have to roll extra mileage too.
(Take note bicycles must always give way to other lift and MRT users)
The train station is very new and toilet is super clean.
KL RapidKL has female-only cabin, this is COOL!
Step3 – Reach destination, enjoy your ride
Weekend definitely has lesser crowd, or maybe I was early.
Take note of train schedules, starting from 6 or 6.30am.
My train ride took me 40min.
If I drive, it would be 30km, cycling would take me 40km.
Both driving and cycling would drag me through notorious KL traffic. (I still got phobia from my 2023 cycling SG-KL experience)
I rode in Putrajaya PNR 1.0 for 50km before I packup.
Can someone tell me what does PNR means?
I am amazed. The MRT convenience and ease of transit.
KL folks might take this for granted.
I am so JEALOUS!
How I wish Singapore MRT also allow roadbikes in our cabins 🙂
(Maybe SG too small, or our country too compact and population too dense)
Let me share a few more tips.
1)I mentioned earlier that “Chan Sow Lin to Putrajaya” ticket cost only RM4!
My Switzerland Luzern +bike ticket would easily cost me 30Chf!
(Do pop by my Swiss Mountain pass experience here)
2)Navigating KL traffic is a different level, compared to Singapore.
Ironically, the 3km solo cycling from hotel to MRT, is more nerve wrecking than taking the MRT. No thanks to the various Y-Junctions and round-abouts.
(Imagine multi-tasking. Navigating, looking out for traffic and potholes, and trying to identify the next turns)
The best tip for first time cyclists in KL.
Join a group to cycle together, it will really reduce a lot of anxiety.
Locals are experts in navigating KL’s alley and shortcuts, and they know the BEST cafes!
3)Maybe you can also try taking the MRT to PWTC or Putra station, before submitting Bukit Tunku (aka Mayor’s hill).
(Do confirm whether the MRT line can allow roadbikes beforehand)
3a)Do make a short detour (and steep climb) to capture KLCC Twin Towers at “Jalan Tunku Putra Lookout Point“. This slope is very popular with cyclists for 打卡.
YouTube: Cycle up Bukit Tunku and Carfree Sunday KL
Thank you RapidKL for showing me how I can bring my bike around KL.
If you have more tips on bicycles and trains, do share with me.
ps. The other country with friendly bicycle and train culture would be Taiwan!
Do pop by my round island experience back in 2025 April (part 2 video here).