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Malaysia ETS train guide
With the ETS train from JB to KL making commuting all the more convenient, Singaporeans can now take their day trips further by exploring other stops along the service line.
If you’re looking for last-minute June holiday activities or just itching for a spontaneous getaway, we have narrowed down a list of the most exciting things to do near some stops along the JB to KL ETS route.
What is the JB to KL ETS?
The Electric Train Service (ETS) is operated by KTMB, and is Malaysia’s fastest metre-gauge intercity train. One of its most popular stretches connects JB to KL Sentral in under 5 hours, with 16 stops along the way – making it a convenient way to hop between cities, towns, and lesser-known gems in between.
Here’s a quick look at the JB to KL train timings:
| Train | Departure | Arrival | Duration |
| Gold-9442 | 7.35am | 12.11pm | 4 hours 36 minutes |
| Platinum-9542 | 8.40am | 1pm | 4 hours 20 minutes |
| Platinum-9528 | 12.45am | 5.05pm | 4 hours 20 minutes |
| Platinum-9532 | 4.20pm | 8.40pm | 4 hours 20 minutes |
| Platinum-9536 | 8.30pm | 12.50pm | 4 hours 20 minutes |
Ticket prices start from RM63 (~S$20.02) for a 1-way ticket on Gold trains, and from RM82 (~S$26.06) on Platinum trains.
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