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Toll Rates in Malaysia for Popular Highways from PLUS to LPT

If you drive in Malaysia, chances are you’ve gone through several toll booths on the Expressways and Highways. However, have you ever wondered what the different highways in Malaysia are and their toll rates? 

Some of the most popular highways in Malaysia include the North-South Expressway (NSE, or better known as PLUS), North Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), and East Coast Expressway (LPT). The toll rates in Malaysia vary between each highway and are determined by your travel distance on the highway and vehicle class. 

You can pay the toll fares using several methods which are Touch ‘n Go card, SmartTag, and RFID. However, from September 2023, you can even use credit and debit cards starting at 12 selected highways. This open payment system is part of the government’s plan to simplify the toll payment process to transition towards a multi-lane fast flow (MLFF) toll collection system.

Toll System Types in Malaysia

Besides the state, urban, and rural roads, highways play an important role in connecting locations throughout the country. And these highways have varying toll fares which go towards the maintenance and development of both existing and new highways. You can check the toll fares the next time you go on a road trip by using the Malaysian Highway Authority’s toll fare calculator. Malaysian highways have two toll systems: the open and closed system.

Open Tolls

At an open toll, you pay a fixed fare based on your vehicle classification at the toll booth found on a certain part of the highway. Here are the expressways/highways that use the open toll system. 

Route Number

Route Name

2

Federal Highway

E3

Second Link Expressway

E5

Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS)
E7

Cheras-Kajang Highway

E8

Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway (KLK)

E9

Sungai Besi Expressway
E10

New Pantai Expressway (NPE)

E11

Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP)
E12

Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH)

E15

Butterworth-Kulim Expressway (BKE)

E17

Butterworth Outer Ring Road (BORR)

E18

Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (Kajang SILK)

E20

Maju Expressway (MEX)
E23

Western KL Traffic Dispersal System (SPRINT)

E24

Tun Salahuddin Bridge
E25

Kuala Lumpur -Kuala Selangor Expressway

E29

Seremban-Port Dickson Highway (SPDH)
E30

New North Klang Straits Bypass (NNKSB)

E33

Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE)
E35

Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE)

E36

Penang Bridge
E38

Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel (SMART)

E19

Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE)

E31 Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH)

Closed Tolls

When you approach a closed toll system, you’ll need to collect a non-physical ticket (via Touch ‘n Go, SmartTAG, or RFID) before entering the expressway. When you exit the expressway, you will then pay the fare at the toll plaza based on how far you have traveled. Here are the expressways/highways that use the closed toll booth system.

Route Number

Route Name

E1

New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE)

E1

North-South Expressway (PLUS) Northern Route

E2

North-South Expressway (PLUS) Southern Route

E6

North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE)

E8

East Coast Expressway (LPT)

E22

Senai-Desaru Expressway (SDE)

E26

South-Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE)

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Vehicle Classification for Tolls in Malaysia

The toll rate in Malaysia is based on the vehicle you drive. The bigger your vehicle, the more you pay. Most highways/expressways have five vehicle classifications ranging from small vehicles with two axles and three or four wheels up to buses. However, the Penang Bridge toll plaza has its own vehicle classification system as it also includes motorcycles. Below are the different vehicle classifications on Malaysian highways.

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Toll Rates in Malaysia For Expressways/Highways in Malaysia

There are various highways across the country such as the PLUS, LPT, and NKVE that help shorten the travel time between towns, cities, and states. To know more about the toll fares of popular routes like KL to Penang or Gombak to Kuantan, check out the toll rates in Malaysia below.

North-South Expressway/Highway (NSE/PLUS) Toll Rates

The North-South Expressway (NSE) or more commonly referred to as the PLUS Highway is arguably the most popular highway in Malaysia. It’s one of the earliest networks of tolled controlled-access highways running through Peninsular Malaysia’s west coast. It connects eight states starting from Bukit Kayu Hitam, Kedah to Johor Bahru, Johor making it the longest highway in Malaysia at 748 km.

The NSE or PLUS Highway has a closed toll system meaning you have to collect a digital ticket when entering the highway at a toll plaza and pay the toll fare when exiting the highway. Since this highway is one of the longest and most used in the country, it has varying fares depending on your route. Therefore, using a calculator to know your PLUS toll fare and ensuring you have sufficient balance to pay for the toll can be helpful for your trip. Here are the PLUS highway toll fares for some of the most popular destinations along the route:

  • KL to Penang toll price: RM35.26 (Damansara to Juru toll plaza)
  • KL to Johor Bahru toll price: RM33.21 (Sungai Besi to Skudai toll plaza)
  • KL to Melaka toll price: RM12.87 (Sungai Besi to Ayer Keroh toll plaza)
  • KL to Ipoh toll price: RM21.73 (Jalan Duta to Ipoh toll plaza) 

You can check the PLUS toll rates to other destinations including from Penang to JB with this PLUS highway toll fare calculator.

East Coast Expressway (LPT) Toll Rates

The East Coast Expressway is another popular expressway network in Malaysia. It connects to the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway and serves to connect the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia to various locations on the east coast. This expressway connects three states which are Selangor, Pahang, and Terengganu.

To give you an estimation of the toll rate on the LPT, a drive from the Karak toll plaza exiting the Kuantan toll plaza will cost RM19.60. If you drive from the Karak toll plaza and exit at the Kuala Terengganu toll plaza, the LPT toll rate is RM39.24.

The operational length of the LPT which includes Phase One and Phase Two of the expressway currently spans 433 km. There are two additional phases in the planning stage – Phase Three and Four. Phase Three will span 124 km from Kampung Gemuruh near Kuala Terengganu to Kota Bharu and Tumpat, whereas Phase Four will span 250 km from Gambang, Pahang to Johor Bahru. You can also check the LPT toll rate with this toll fee calculator.

Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway Toll Rates

The KL-Karak Expressway or more commonly known as the Karak Expressway spans 60 km and connects Kuala Lumpur to the town of Karak, Pahang. It’s an important highway that connects the west and east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. It also houses the 900 m long Genting Sempah Tunnel which is the first highway tunnel in Malaysia. This expressway has an open toll system with toll plazas at Gombak and Bentong. Here are the toll rates on the KL-Karak Expressway:

KL-Karak Expressway Class Toll Rate
Gombak Toll Plaza Car – Class 1 RM6.00
Lorry – Class 2 RM12.00
Lorry – Class 3 RM18.00
Taxi – Class 4 RM3.00
Bus – Class 5 RM5.00
Bentong Toll Plaza Car – Class 1 RM3.50
Lorry – Class 2 RM7.00
Lorry – Class 3 RM10.50
Taxi – Class 4 RM1.80
Bus – Class 5 RM3.00

Malaysia Toll Rates for Popular Highways in Klang Valley

The Klang Valley has the highest concentration of residents in the country and as a result, has a large number of expressways/highways besides the PLUS expressway which see a lot of traffic daily. Whether you commute on the NKVE, LDP, or DUKE expressway, you can learn more about the popular Klang Valley expressways and their toll rates below.

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1. New Pantai Expressway (NPE)

The New Pantai Expressway (NPE) is an expressway that connects Kuala Lumpur with Subang Jaya and Bandar Sunway. It provides easy access to Kuala Lumpur for Subang folks and eases congestion on the Federal Highway during peak hours. Below are the toll rates for NPE.

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2. New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE)

The New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE) is an important expressway as it’s one of the most heavily utilized expressways in Klang Valley. It spans 35 kilometers, starting from Bukit Raja, Klang, it runs through Shah Alam, Subang, Damansara, to Jalan Duta in Kuala Lumpur. You can check the toll rates for NKVE here.

3. Maju Expressway (MEX)

The Maju Expressway (MEX) was previously known as the Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Expressway. It provides a direct connection between Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, spanning 26 km. MEX is expected to be further extended to provide easier access to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang. If expanded, you can expect new toll rates on the MEX highway at the new exit closer to KLIA. Below are the toll rates for MEX.

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4. Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE)

The Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE) connects Duta in the west, Ampang in the east, and Karak in the north. This expressway completes the Kuala Lumpur Intermediate Ring Road by connecting with NKVE, SPRINT (at Penchala Link), and the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2). DUKE allows road users to bypass the heavy traffic areas and travel quickly within KL making it an important expressway in KL. Below are toll rates for DUKE.

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5. Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP)

The Damansara-Puchong Expressway connects Sri Damansara to Petaling Jaya, Puchong, and Putrajaya. It receives high traffic daily and is a crucial highway for residents in the surrounding area. In fact, it’s estimated to handle around 420,000 vehicles per day. Below are the toll rates for LDP.

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6. Cheras-Kajang Expressway (Grand Saga)

The Cheras-Kajang Expressway, also known as the Grand Saga Expressway connects Kuala Lumpur to Kajang via Cheras. It’s an important route for road users in Kajang and Cheras to get to Kuala Lumpur and is a heavily utilized expressway. Below are the toll rates for the Cheras-Kajang Expressway.

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7. Kajang-Seremban Expressway (LEKAS)

The Kajang-Seremban Expressway (LEKAS) provides an alternative route for drivers going south of Klang Valley. It connects Kajang to Pajam, Nilai, Mantin, and Seremban, allowing for speedy travels to these areas. Drivers from KL can enter LEKAS via the Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (Kajang SILK) and Cheras-Kajang Expressway. You can check the toll rates for LEKAS here.

8. North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE)

The North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE) is an important connector for the PLUS northern route, NKVE, and PLUS southern route expressways. It’s also one of the main routes that connect Kuala Lumpur with the Kuala Lumpur International Airports (KLIA and KLIA2), as well as the Sepang International Circuit. As it’s a closed-system route, the ELITE highway toll rates vary according to your entry and exit point. You can check the ELITE highway toll rates here.

9. Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH)

The Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH) is Malaysia’s first elevated highway. It was built to ease traffic along Jalan Ampang to help road users traveling between Ampang and Kuala Lumpur. Below are the toll rates for AKLEH.

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10. SMART Tunnel

The Stormwater Management and Road Tunnel, better known as the SMART Tunnel begins near Klang River at Ampang and ends at Taman Desa lake at Salak South. Besides easing traffic congestion in Kuala Lumpur, its main function is to prevent flash floods in the city. It’s the longest stormwater diversion tunnel in Southeast Asia and the second-longest in Asia. Below are the toll rates for the SMART Tunnel.

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11. South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE)

The South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE) is a 51.7-kilometer expressway in the southern Klang Valley region which is also the highest densely populated region. It connects Kajang, Putrajaya, up to Carey Island in Kuala Langat. You can check the toll rates for SKVE here.

12. Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (Kajang SILK)

The Kajang Dispersal Link Expressway (Kajang SILK) functions to ease traffic congestion for road users in Semenyih, Kajang, Sungai Chua, Balakong, and Sungai Long. It also connects to other main highways including the Kuala-Seremban Expressway, Sungai Besi Expressway, Cheras-Kajang Expressway, and LEKAS. Below are the toll rates for Kajang SILK.

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13. Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS)

The Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS) functions to ease traffic congestion on the Federal Highway by linking Pandamaran in Klang with Sri Petaling in Kuala Lumpur. It’s the third east-west running highway in Klang Valley after the Federal Highway and NKVE. Below are the toll rates for KESAS.

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14. Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE)

The Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) is a relatively new expressway that opened to the public in September 2022. It runs from Sri Petaling to Ulu Kelang, connecting high-density areas. It was built to ease congestion during peak hours, especially on the MRR2. Here are the toll rates for SUKE.SUKE highway toll rate

15. Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH)

The Damansara-Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH) was opened to the public in October 2022. This elevated highway has 90 percent of its route above ground and 10 percent on ground level. The DASH highway spans 20.1 km from Puncak Perdana to Penchala and is expected to cut down travel time From Shah Alam to Damansara by a whole hour down to 30 minutes. Here are the toll rates for DASH.

DASH highway toll rate

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This content was originally published on 4/12/2020. It has been updated for freshness, accuracy, and comprehensiveness.

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