ECRL Gombak to Kota Bharu: Fares from RM125, Starts Mid-Dec 2026
East Coast Rail Link opens to passengers mid-December 2026; Gombak to Kota Bharu fares start at RM125.

- 01/05
ECRL trains begin commercial service mid-December 2026 The East Coast Rail Link from Gombak to Kota Bharu starts taking paying passengers from mid-December. - 02/05
Two dates that matter Oct 2026 Start date and fares confirmed Mid-Dec 2026 Commercial passenger service begins
The confirmed timeline from the October 2026 announcement. - 03/05
RM125 is the starting fare ✓Gombak to Kota Bharu, starting fare RM125 That's the entry price for the full Gombak-to-Kota Bharu journey. - 04/05
Swipe →What's confirmed so far Route: Gombak to Kota Bharu Fares from RM125 Start: mid-December 2026
Three facts locked in as of October 2026. - 05/05
What "from RM125" actually means RM125 is the lowest fare on the Gombak-to-Kota Bharu route. The full station-to-station fare table will be published when commercial service begins.
Questions people ask
When do ECRL trains start?
Commercial passenger service on the East Coast Rail Link begins mid-December 2026, confirmed in October 2026.
How much is the ECRL fare from Gombak to Kota Bharu?
Fares start from RM125 for the full Gombak-to-Kota Bharu journey. The complete station-to-station fare table will be published when services launch.
Where do I book ECRL tickets?
The booking channel and app will be announced when commercial service begins in mid-December 2026. Check the official ECRL channel for details.
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