ECRL fares start at RM60 for Gombak-Kuantan route, RM125 one-way to Kota Bharu

Fares for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will start from as low as RM60 one way for Economy Transit services between Gombak and Kuantan. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin

Summary

Fares for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) have been set to start at RM60 one way for the Economy Transit service between Gombak and KotaSAS, with Economy class Transit fares to Kota Bharu starting from RM125.
These pricing decisions, approved by the Cabinet, align with a dynamic fare mechanism aimed at affordability and flexibility.
The ECRL is projected to commence commercial operations by mid-December 2026, as announced by MRL CEO Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak.

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By Soo Wern Jun

First Published: Monday, 19 Oct 2026 12:27 PM MYT

Last Modified: Monday, 19 Oct 2026 1:27 PM MYT

GOMBAK, Oct 19 — Fares for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) will start from as low as RM60 one way for Economy Transit services between Gombak and KotaSAS or Kota Sultan Ahmad Shah, Kuantan, Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) said today.

MRL chief executive officer Datuk Seri Darwis Abdul Razak said the decision for the pricing was approved by the Cabinet on October 16.

“The government approved the proposed passenger fares for the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL), based on an affordable and rakyat-friendly dynamic fare mechanism.

“The approval enables ECRL fares to be implemented flexibly, with Economy class Transit fares from Gombak to Kota Bharu starting from as low as RM125 one way, ahead of the targeted commercial operation of the ECRL in mid-December 2026,” Darwis told a press conference at the Gombak ECRL Terminal.

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