Taking a train to Kuala Lumpur is an ideal way to relax and enjoy the scenic countryside view. But there's a catch when taking a train from Singapore. Now the Malayan train operator, Keretapi Tanah Melayu ( KTM ) has made the journey starting point in Johor Bahru. There's various method to reach Johor Bahru Sentral but you still can get a train from Singapore as long you take the shuttle train from various timings.
For example, I have taken the morning train, shuttle train no.64 from 6:30AM (06:00) and reach JB Sentral at 6:35AM (06:35). From there I took another train, Express Rakyat train no.2 to Kuala Lumpur from 8:40AM (08:40) and arrive there at 4:00PM (16:00). Do take note that timings are based on 24HR.
I heavily recommend that you buy the ticket online with minimal fee charge as the most convenient and flexible way. You may search different train route and timings of your preference. Prices are based on SGD for Singapore - Johor Bahru, MYR for all other routes in Malaysia and cross border journey in Thailand.
https://intranet.ktmb.com.my/e-ticket/login.aspx - Your gateway to purchasing ticket online
You may search different train route and timings of your preference. But register first to proceed on purchasing the ticket for the payment and choosing the seat. Payment agent will be from Maybank Malaysia.
Prices are as follow:
Singapore Woodlands CIQ - Johor Bahru Sentral ~ SGD 5 ( Free seating )
Johor Bahru Sentral - Kuala Lumpur Sentral ~ MYR 33 ( Air-con second class )
It will exactly look like this when have successfully purchase your ticket.
The inside of Shuttle Train no.64 for the Singapore Woodlands CIQ - Johor Bahru Sentral. *Do take note that video and photo taking is strictly prohibited at Singapore Woodlands CIQ as it is a restricted area.*
Arrival at Johor Bahru Sentral. With facilities of escalator and elevator at your convenience.
Breakfast at Johor Bahru Sentral is very convenient as there are variety of shop such as KFC, Starbucks, Rotiboy .etc.
Boarding the Express Rakyat No.2 from Johor Bahru Sentral - Kuala Lumpur Sentral
As this train there's a label and seat number, you're required to board the specific number in your train ticket.
Second class seating coach by PT . Industri Keret Api Indonesia ( INKA ). More info on this new coach at http://railtravelstation.com/2015/07/12/ktm-intercity-inka-asc/
Too comfortable to resist till can make you fall asleep. Tray table are adequate and each side have a power socket.
KTM Class 26 Blue Tiger
While along the route, best part of a trip is without a doubt the buffet car.
Prices are kept affordable but it can quickly ran out of supply soon with the popularity of choices.
Arrival at Kuala Lumpur Sentral.
The ride is really smooth but at first part of the section from Johor Bahru Sentral to Gemas Railway Station, trains will have to comply the restricted speed limit of some sections and will be kinda rocky as it is still a single track along the route. From Gemas Railway Station onwards you can expect the train to be reaching higher tier speed at 110km/h thanks to the newly build double tracking.
Hi Nicoletta,
ReplyDeleteInteresting article! :)