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KLIA Ekspres
Non-stop airport rail service linking KL Sentral with KLIA T1; the operator also states the T1–T2 journey is 3 minutes.
Bahrain GP in Malaysia / Official Sepang shuttles, parking & taxis
Getting to Sepang Circuit:
Four shuttle hubs. Parking by pass only.
Official shuttles run 07:00–00:00 on 2–4 October 2026 from Mitsui Outlet Park, KLIA T2, KLIA Long-Term Car Park and Bandar Baru Enstek. Plan your arrival, parking and return journey.
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Official venue access · Malaysia time (UTC+8)Gates open at 09:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Sunday opens six hours before the 15:00 Grand Prix. For the full day at the circuit, plan to reach your designated gate for 09:00; add your rail journey, shuttle queue, road transfer and entry time when working backwards to departure. The external shuttle starts at 07:00, before spectator gates open.
| Day | Opens | Closes | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 1 October | 14:30 | 16:30 | Pit Lane Walk ticket holders only; no general admission |
| Friday 2 October | 09:00 | 18:00 | Valid race ticket |
| Saturday 3 October | 09:00 | 20:30 | Valid race ticket |
| Sunday 4 October | 09:00 | Not published | Valid race ticket; Grand Prix starts at 15:00; final public closing time not published |
Thursday access is restricted to Pit Lane Walk ticket holders. Friday closes at 18:00 and Saturday at 20:30. The final booklet does not publish a Sunday closing time; concert access and exit arrangements are separate.
Sunday 4 October · after the Grand PrixPlan your return before arriving at Sepang
Sunday exit: western taxi rank, not the main entranceThe published Grand Prix window ends at 17:00 Malaysia time on 4 October, subject to delays. For return taxis, follow signs west of the Welcome Centre to the rank beside the Go Kart / Concert Area near PA1/P1. Confirm Grab pickup with your driver. Keep a generous exit buffer before any train or flight connection.
Arrange your return transfer in advance where possible, or keep the official shuttle as an alternative to an on-demand Grab booking. Leave plenty of time for walking out, shuttle queues and road traffic. Avoid a tight onward flight connection.
- For a taxi, use the western rank beside the Go Kart / Concert Area, west of the Welcome Centre near PA1/P1. Only public taxis, Grab and Limousine KLIA may travel directly to the venue; other private-hire services are not permitted.
- For KL Sentral, take the official circuit shuttle to KLIA T2, then the train. Check the train timetable separately and allow for the interchange.
- Sunday’s final public closing time is not published. Stay only in areas open to your ticket and follow on-site exit instructions. Martin Garrix starts at 20:40; the concert needs an upgrade and a valid F1 ticket.
- Official hub shuttles operate 07:00–00:00 on race days. Confirm the last return departure with staff; do not assume arriving at the queue at midnight guarantees a bus.
Confirmed race transport · 2–4 October 2026Four shuttle hubs, 07:00 to midnight
All race ticket holders can use the official shuttle network. Parking is available at each hub; use public transport to reach your hub where possible. All times below are local to Malaysia (UTC+8).
| Shuttle hub | Daily hours | Shuttle fare | Parking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitsui Outlet Park | 07:00–00:00 | Not published | Available |
| KLIA Terminal 2 | 07:00–00:00 | Complimentary | Available |
| KLIA Long-Term Car Park | 07:00–00:00 | Not published | Available |
| Bandar Baru Enstek (Persiaran Millenia 2) | 07:00–00:00 | Not published | Available |
KLIA T2 ↔ SIC is complimentary, operated by Rapid KL with SIC approximately every 10–15 minutes. Board at the Level 1 Transportation Hub / Express Bus Terminal; no rail pass is required. The other three hub fares, frequencies and parking charges are not published. Allow for queues before the midnight service close.
Driving to SICA parking pass is mandatory
Circuit parking is limited. Cars without a parking pass will not be allowed in the circuit vicinity. Use a shuttle hub if you do not have a pass.
- Purchase limit
- One parking pass per customer
- Validity
- All three race days · 2–4 October
- Collect your pass
- BIC stand at Mitsui Outlet Park
- Collection instructions
- Sent by email after purchase; follow officials to your allocated parking section.
The official map identifies P TAXI, P SHUTTLE 1, P SHUTTLE 2, PA1/P1 and numbered parking areas. Collect your pass before approaching the circuit and follow your allocation.
Race transport · 2–4 October 2026KL Sentral → KLIA T2 → Sepang Circuit
Use KLIA Ekspres to KLIA Terminal 2, then change to the complimentary official circuit shuttle. The train takes about 33 minutes; this is only the rail leg, so leave extra time for the bus queue, road journey and circuit entry.
- Buy the RM200 Sepang Race Train Pass for six KLIA Ekspres journeys during 2–4 October. Each pass is for one passenger and cannot be shared.
- At KLIA T2, follow event signs to the Transportation Hub / Express Bus Terminal on Level 1.
- Board the complimentary Rapid KL / SIC shuttle, approximately every 10–15 minutes during 07:00–00:00. It is separate from the rail pass and available to race spectators arriving at T2 by any mode, including car, taxi and e-hailing.
| Your trip | Rail option |
|---|---|
| KL Sentral · all three race days | RM200 Sepang Race Train Pass · six trips · about 33 minutes each way |
| Putrajaya & Cyberjaya, or only one / two race days | KLIA Ekspres recommends comparing standard KLIA Transit tickets to T2; these are generally more economical than the race pass. |
| Arriving at T2 by car, taxi, e-hailing or another mode | No rail pass needed for the complimentary circuit shuttle. |
- Rail pass
- RM200 · six journeys · KL Sentral ↔ KLIA T2
- Validity
- 2–4 October 2026 only. Unused journeys expire.
- Web / app sales
- From 22 September
- Kiosk sales
- From 24 September
- Customer-service counters
- From 2 October in the current operator FAQ and terms
- Children
- Under six travel free with a fare-paying adult; ages six and over need the standard pass.
The 10–15-minute interval applies to the T2 circuit shuttle, not the train. Allow for queues and road traffic, and confirm the final return shuttle before staying for a concert.
KLIA Ekspres & Transit · race-week serviceExtra trains run until 01:00
KLIA Ekspres and KLIA Transit publish an extended race-week pattern. Sunday trains increase to every 15 minutes through the busiest part of the day and evening.
| Day | Service window | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 2 October | 05:00–01:00 | Every 20 minutes |
| Saturday 3 October | 05:00–01:00 | Every 20 minutes |
| Sunday 4 October | 05:00–11:00 | Every 20 minutes |
| Sunday 4 October | 11:00–23:00 | Every 15 minutes |
| Sunday 4 October | 23:00–01:00 | Every 20 minutes |
These are train frequencies. The complimentary KLIA T2–circuit shuttle is a separate connection, so leave time for the interchange and queue.
Taxi, Grab & the last legOnly three direct-to-circuit services are permitted
Give your driver this address: Sepang International Circuit, Jalan Pekeliling, 64150 Sepang, Selangor. Public taxis, Grab and Limousine KLIA are the permitted direct-to-circuit services. Other private-hire transport services will not be admitted to the venue. For your return, follow signs west of the Welcome Centre to the taxi rank beside the Go Kart / Concert Area, near PA1/P1.
| Stop | Service |
|---|---|
| Stop 1 | During circuit opening hours |
| Stop 2 | During circuit opening hours |
| Stop 3 | During circuit opening hours |
| Stop 4 | During circuit opening hours |
| Stop 5 | During circuit opening hours |
| Stop 6 | During circuit opening hours |
| Stop 7 | During circuit opening hours |
| Stop 8 | During circuit opening hours |
- Permitted providers
- Public taxis · Grab · Limousine KLIA
- Drop-off
- Main circuit entrance
- Return taxi
- Western taxi rank · beside Go Kart / Concert Area, near PA1/P1
- Internal circuit shuttles
- Eight-stop loop · Stops 1–8 · throughout circuit opening hours
- Internal bus frequency
- BIC advertises a bus every minute. This does not apply to the four external hub routes.
Before you travelAccess is confirmed; check your ticket for the gate
Use one of four official shuttle hubs during 2–4 October, 07:00–00:00. Circuit parking requires a pass, and permitted taxi / e-hailing drop-off is at the main entrance. Internal shuttles run during circuit opening hours; BIC advertises a bus every minute. Follow signs to your ticket’s gate, and leave water bottles and all outside food and drink behind.
Shuttle hubs, parking and taxi guidance →Sepang International Circuit
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At the circuit
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Gate 1
West · Concert Area, P Shuttle 1 and Welcome Centre approach
Use the gate designated on your ticket; numbered gates are separate from shuttle stops.
Confirm accessible entry arrangements with the organiser.
Taxi drop-off is at the main entrance; return taxis use the western rank. Internal shuttles serve Stops 1–8 during opening hours. The four external shuttle hubs run separately; allow for their own departure times.
Arrival & return advice
Taxi / e-hailing: From the main-circuit drop-off, proceed to your designated spectator gate. Gate 1 is beside the western Concert Area / Welcome Centre approach.
Opening hours: Friday 09:00–18:00; Saturday 09:00–20:30; Sunday opens at 09:00 and its final closing time has not been published. Thursday 14:30–16:30 is restricted to Pit Lane Walk ticket holders. All times Malaysia local time.
Stations & pickup points
Follow event signs to external shuttles or internal buses. Internal buses run during circuit opening hours; BIC advertises a bus every minute. External hubs operate 07:00–00:00 on 2–4 October; their frequency is not specified.
Use Sepang International Circuit, Jalan Pekeliling, 64150 Sepang, Selangor. Follow event signs from the main entrance to your spectator gate. Return taxis use the designated rank.
West of the Welcome Centre, beside the Go Kart / Concert Area precinct near PA1/P1. Use the designated taxi rank when leaving; follow driver and event pickup instructions.
Eight-stop circuit loop during circuit opening hours. BIC advertises a bus every minute; follow the numbered stop signs.
Eight-stop circuit loop during circuit opening hours. BIC advertises a bus every minute; follow the numbered stop signs.
Eight-stop circuit loop during circuit opening hours. BIC advertises a bus every minute; follow the numbered stop signs.
Eight-stop circuit loop during circuit opening hours. BIC advertises a bus every minute; follow the numbered stop signs.
Eight-stop circuit loop during circuit opening hours. BIC advertises a bus every minute; follow the numbered stop signs.
Eight-stop circuit loop during circuit opening hours. BIC advertises a bus every minute; follow the numbered stop signs.
Eight-stop circuit loop during circuit opening hours. BIC advertises a bus every minute; follow the numbered stop signs.
Eight-stop circuit loop during circuit opening hours. BIC advertises a bus every minute; follow the numbered stop signs.
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Transport and arrivals
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KLIA Transit
Regional airport rail service stopping at intermediate stations between KL Sentral and both KLIA terminals.
Sepang and KLIA
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KLIA Official Coupon Taxi
Prepaid airport taxi with a fixed fare determined by destination and vehicle category before departure.
Sepang and KLIA
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KLIA Official Metered Taxi
Official airport metered taxi service whose fare is calculated by distance and journey time.
Sepang and KLIA
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Rapid KL On-Demand T735B (Salak Tinggi–Kota Warisan)
App-booked on-demand van service connecting the Salak Tinggi KLIA Transit area with Kota Warisan.
Sepang and KLIA
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KLIA Inter-Terminal Airport Train Transfer
Rail transfer between KLIA's two passenger terminals, useful for terminal changes and connections.
Transport and arrivals
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RM200 for six rail trips by one passenger during 2–4 October; about 33 minutes each way.
Transport and arrivals
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Complimentary SIC shuttle for race spectators arriving by any mode; 07:00–00:00 on race days, approximately every 10–15 minutes.
Transport and arrivals
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Official race shuttle hub for 2–4 October, operating 07:00–00:00.
Transport and arrivals
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Official race shuttle hub for 2–4 October, operating 07:00–00:00.
Transport and arrivals
Every budget
Official race shuttle hub for 2–4 October, operating 07:00–00:00.
Transport and arrivals
Every budget
Return taxi rank beside the Go Kart / Concert Area near PA1/P1. Confirm your meeting point with your driver.
Start with your saved trip budget, then narrow by area or activity. Tiers are planning guides, not live prices. Bookings and race-week availability must be confirmed with the operator.
Map notes & sources
Approximate viewing areas. Check your section’s viewing direction before booking.
Eight numbered perimeter gates are confirmed. Map positions are approximate; use your ticket’s designated gate. Gate numbers and internal shuttle-stop numbers are separate.
Taxi drop-off is at the main entrance; departure taxis use the western rank. Internal shuttles serve Stops 1–8 during opening hours. Their advertised one-minute frequency does not apply to the four external shuttle hubs.
