KTM
- About
- Popular Routes
- Stations
- Reviews
- Schedule and Timetable
About KTM
A railway journey is a convenient way to explore the country. No matter whether you are after a quintessentially old school experience with a slow long-haul train or a super modern highspeed express, a train travel allows you to get to your destination in style and enjoy the trip at its most. KTM is one of the operators you can book a train ride with. Before confirming your booking, remember to check the date of your travel, class, price and conditions of your fare.
What are the Main Stations of KTM?
The main stations covered by KTM’s route map include
- Bukit Mertajam
- Sungai Petani
- Anak Bukit
- Gurun
- Nibong Tebal
- Tanjung Malim
- Ipoh
- Alor Setar
- Tasek Gelugor
- Taiping
- Rengam
- Slim River
- Batang Kali
- Limau Kasturi
- Gemas
- Kemubu
- Sungai Temau
- Butterworth
- Kuala Lipis
- Batu Gajah
- Gua Musang
- Mentara Baru
- Pasir Mas
- Parit Buntar
- To Uban
- Terminal KTM
- Bagan Serai
- Paloh
- Kempas Baru
- Jerantut
- Temangan
- Kepong
- Sungai Tasin
- Mentakab
- Bunut Susu
- Kluang
- Padang Tungku
- Batang Melaka
- Ulu Temiang
- Teluk Gunung
- Woodlands
- Sri Bintang
- Bertam
- Kampar
- Bekok
- Kemayan
- Tampin
- Kajang
- Kulai
- Segamat
- Bertam Baru
- Triang
- Kampung Sirian
- Sungai Sirian
- Wakaf Bharu
- Seremban
- Bahau
- Aur Gading
- Tumpat
- Manek Urai
- Bukit Panau
- Bukit Betong
- Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Tanah Merah
- Kampung Berkam
- Padang Rengas
- Kerambit
- Pahi
- Sri Mahligai
- Krai
- Rawang
- Padang Besar Malaysia
- Arau
- Sungai Mengkuang Baru
- Kampung Baru Bukit Abu
- Dabong
- Chegar Perah
- Labis
- Layang Layang
- Tapah Road
- Kuala Kubu Bharu
- Kuala Kangsar
- Kuala Gris
- Merapoh
- Johor Bahru
- Sungai Siput
- Sungai Buloh
- Kuala Lumpur Sentral
- Kuala Krau
- Pan Malayan
- Kepong Sentral
- Sungkai
- Jerek Baru
- Bukit Abu
- Sri Jaya
What are the Most Popular Routes of KTM?
Here are some of the routes offered by KTM which enjoy the greatest popularity with travellers:
- Kuala Lumpur - Penang
- Penang - Kuala Lumpur
- Kuala Lumpur - Malacca
- Malacca - Kuala Lumpur
- Kuala Lumpur - Ipoh
- Ipoh - Penang
- Penang - Ipoh
- Butterworth - Kuala Lumpur
- Kuala Lumpur - Butterworth
- Penang - Malacca
- Ipoh - Kuala Lumpur
- Ipoh - Malacca
- Padang Besar Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur
- Malacca - Ipoh
- Johor Bahru - Singapore
- Singapore - Johor Bahru
- Kedah - Kuala Lumpur
- Malacca - Penang
- Negeri Sembilan - Johor Bahru
- Penang - Selangor
- Penang - Johor
- Perak - Johor Bahru
- Malacca - Butterworth
- Perlis - Ipoh
- Johor - Selangor
- Malacca - Perlis
- Perlis - Negeri Sembilan
- Kuala Lumpur - Kedah
- Perlis - Perak
- Ipoh - Selangor
- Ipoh - Johor
- Selangor - Penang
- Padang Besar Malaysia - Johor
- Johor Bahru - Johor
- Johor Bahru - Selangor
- Kuala Lumpur - Padang Besar Malaysia
- Johor Bahru - Pahang
- Johor - Pahang
- Selangor - Johor Bahru
- Butterworth - Johor Bahru
- Negeri Sembilan - Penang
- Kedah - Malacca
- Kuala Lumpur - Negeri Sembilan
- Kuala Lumpur - Perak
- Perak - Penang
- Negeri Sembilan - Kelantan
- Kedah - Ipoh
- Padang Besar Malaysia - Johor Bahru
- Ipoh - Johor Bahru
- Kedah - Perak
- Kedah - Negeri Sembilan
- Johor - Johor Bahru
- Perlis - Kuala Lumpur
- Negeri Sembilan - Johor
- Negeri Sembilan - Selangor
- Penang - Johor Bahru
- Kelantan - Negeri Sembilan
- Kuala Lumpur - Perlis
- Malacca - Kedah
- Perak - Johor
- Perak - Selangor
- Malacca - Padang Besar Malaysia
- Perlis - Malacca
- Negeri Sembilan - Pahang
- Pahang - Negeri Sembilan
- Johor Bahru - Kelantan
- Johor - Kelantan
- Malacca - Negeri Sembilan
- Malacca - Perak
- Padang Besar Malaysia - Penang
- Johor Bahru - Penang
- Selangor - Johor
- Butterworth - Johor
- Butterworth - Selangor
- Johor - Penang
- Johor Bahru - Malacca
- Padang Besar Malaysia - Malacca
- Kuala Lumpur - Johor Bahru
- Johor - Butterworth
- Johor Bahru - Butterworth
- Johor - Malacca
- Kelantan - Pahang
- Pahang - Johor
- Selangor - Padang Besar Malaysia
- Penang - Perlis
- Perak - Kedah
- Johor Bahru - Perlis
- Ipoh - Perlis
- Selangor - Ipoh
- Butterworth - Ipoh
- Johor - Perlis
- Malacca - Selangor
- Malacca - Johor
- Butterworth - Negeri Sembilan
- Selangor - Negeri Sembilan
- Selangor - Perak
- Butterworth - Perak
- Negeri Sembilan - Kedah
- Perlis - Penang
- Negeri Sembilan - Padang Besar Malaysia
What are the Train Classes & Prices of KTM?
Depending on the length of your trip and your preferences you can choose a first or second class ticket in a sleeper coach for an overnight trip or opt for a hard or soft seat if available. Note that the choice of ticket classes depends both on the route and the length of your trip. Basically, your train may feature first class berths but you will not be able to book one if you are doing just a short two-hour stretch. In general, second class berths are a good choice for longer trips, and soft seats get you covered if your train ride is supposed to take under 4-5 hours.
Pros & Cons of Train Travel
Pros of Train Travel
- The best thing about railway travel is no traffic jams. Even on rush-hour, long weekends or during the high season
- An easy online booking process – you do not need to go to the railway station, which was the case in many places not so long ago!
- Prices for train tickets are usually more affordable compared to airplane tickets yet for certain destinations and trips the total travel time can be almost the same
- While rail travel is obviously slower than air travel, railway stations are often located in the centre of the city which saves you a sack of time getting to/from there while airports are almost always are quite a long way out of the city
- Travelling by night allows you to save on a hotel room and sleep well at the same time – opposite to a night bus where even the sleeping class is a huge compromise
- On certain routes luxury service is available
Cons of Train Travel
- For longer trips a train ride is definitely more time consuming than air journeys
- Trains do ride on schedule but being out of schedule is not unheard of for train travel – and delays can be huge, so if you are planning a connection to your flight, carefully check the time your train arrives at the station and think twice.
- Cleanliness is sometimes an issue with second and third class tickets, and with toilets, too.
- If your train makes a lot of stops, in some cases it is difficult to figure out when to get off as stops are not always clearly announced or marked with the exception of an electronic screen.
KTM Stations
Bukit MertajamRengamSungai PetaniSlim RiverBatang KaliLimau KasturiGemasKemubuAnak BukitSungai TemauButterworthKuala LipisBatu GajahGua MusangMentara BaruPasir MasParit BuntarTo UbanTerminal KTMGurunBagan SeraiPalohKempas BaruJerantutTemanganKepongSungai TasinMentakabBunut SusuKluangNibong TebalPadang TungkuBatang MelakaUlu TemiangTeluk GunungWoodlandsSri BintangBertamKamparBekokTanjung MalimKemayanTampinKajangKulaiSegamatBertam BaruTriangKampung SirianSungai SirianWakaf BharuSerembanBahauAur GadingTumpatManek UraiBukit PanauBukit BetongBandar Tasik SelatanTanah MerahKampung BerkamPadang RengasKerambitPahiSri MahligaiIpohKraiRawangPadang Besar MalaysiaArauSungai Mengkuang BaruAlor SetarKampung Baru Bukit AbuDabongChegar PerahLabisLayang LayangTasek GelugorTapah RoadKuala Kubu BharuKuala KangsarKuala GrisMerapohJohor BahruSungai SiputSungai BulohKuala Lumpur SentralKuala KrauPan MalayanTaipingKepong SentralSungkaiJerek BaruBukit AbuSri Jaya
KTM Company Reviews
W W
Widiarto WVery nice application, easy to find ticket
Train#9025 ETS Gold, KTM, Jan 5, 2023
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SIEW WA bit delay, the sign at platform not clear, overall good.
Train#9420 ETS Gold, KTM, Dec 31, 2022
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Hang LTimely departure n arrival. Easier online booking, friendly n good customer service. Clean cabin
Train#9321 ETS Gold, KTM, Dec 31, 2022
N K
Noelle KUnfortunately it was impossible to book a seat facing front.
Train#9321 ETS Gold, KTM, Dec 6, 2022
C S
Che SThe train is fast but the place look like under renovation. That’s why it look like messy. I hope after it all done it should be ok. Thank you!
Train#85 Shuttle, KTM Shuttle Tebrau, Nov 12, 2022
A S
Andri SIt was a nice trip. Just had a backward in the first train due to not familiar once booked the seat hehe.
But overall was nice
Train#9028 ETS Gold, KTM, Nov 7, 2022
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Thomas BThe service, the process and also the driving comfort were excellent. Unfortunately, there is one point deduction: the windows are dirty. Sounds banal at first, but I wanted to see something of the landscape on the road and make one or the other photo for memory. Of course, this was not possible.
However, if you don't care about the view, the train ride is perfect for you. Thumbs up
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Train#9174 ETS Platinum, KTM, Nov 5, 2022
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Chai LComfortabel, goed uitzicht, ontspannend. Treinreizen op zijn best.
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Train#9322 ETS Gold, KTM, Nov 2, 2022
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Karen MBang on time, very comfortable, plenty of room.
Train#9175 ETS Platinum, KTM, Nov 2, 2022
T A
Thomas AVery good service, left KL on time, journey was smooth and comfortable and arrived at Butterworth without issue. Would definitely use again.
Train#9174 ETS Platinum, KTM, Oct 30, 2022
L V
Lisa Vvery easy and worked excellent
Train#9175 ETS Platinum, KTM, Oct 30, 2022
C K
Cherisse KWe had to sit backwards as when booking the seat it didn’t inform us it was going to be backwards.
Train#9175 ETS Platinum, KTM, Oct 30, 2022
K M
Karen MGreat train ride. Plenty of room, comfortable seats. Was almost an hour late but no bother. Very helpful staff at both ends of our journey
Train#9172 ETS Platinum, KTM, Oct 28, 2022
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Ai NTrain runs on time and train was clean.
Train#9027 ETS Gold, KTM, Oct 25, 2022
I M
Izumi MIt was very helpful to receive your email. I was worried that the air conditioning was a little strong. The toilet key was broken. It was good in general.
Train#9029 ETS Gold, KTM, Oct 10, 2022
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zhiyi XI can't choose to buy a ticket for JB Sentral Railway Station on the Internet.
Train#9321 ETS Gold, KTM, Oct 6, 2022
P R
Peter RGreat service! Prompt responses from the support team. Journeys completed, and enjoyed!
Train#9175 ETS Platinum, KTM, Oct 3, 2022
S B
Sebastien BVery nice. People at station were so nice with my family. Everythings goes fast.
Train#90 Shuttle, KTM Shuttle Tebrau, Oct 3, 2022
S C
SWEE CSeats are comfortable. The toilet on coach F should be cleaner.
Train#9029 ETS Gold, KTM, Sep 29, 2022
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SWEE CHotel is value for money. However, was charged RM20 for a lost hotel room card key which I have never encountered before at any other hotel. This made a dent on the otherwise pleasant experience staying there.
Train#9028 ETS Gold, KTM, Sep 28, 2022
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Bovy Cเป็นประสบการณ์ที่ดีมาก สะดวกในการเดินทางและราคาประหยัด
แต่ควรจะแจ้งเวลาว่า ต่างกัน 1 ชั่วโมงอย่างไร สำหรับคนที่ยังไม่เคยเดินทาง
Train#9277 ETS Platinum, KTM, Sep 28, 2022
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Yoke Sthe distance for seating no. 14 & 15 which facing each other is too near. Passenger cannot stretch their leg as it will touch the passenger's leg who sitting opposite. this make passenger's leg numb as the leg maintain the same position for long time.
Train#9035 ETS Gold, KTM, Sep 26, 2022
J S
Jolana SToo air-conditioned
Train#9174 ETS Platinum, KTM, Sep 23, 2022
R G
Renske GFantastic customer service!
Train#9174 ETS Platinum, KTM, Sep 22, 2022
N H
nurul HIt's very fun and secure. Person who in charge very helpful
Train#9420 ETS Gold, KTM, Sep 18, 2022
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Michael BButterworth train Station is a bit basic and chaotic, but the KTM train was great.
Train#9175 ETS Platinum, KTM, Sep 15, 2022
T L
Tan LIt's amazing that it only took 5 minutes.
However, clear instructions must be stated when booking online.
For example, ONLY passport number should be used if going to Singapore instead of the option to use ic no or passport no.
Train#69 Shuttle, KTM Shuttle Tebrau, Sep 13, 2022
Y B
YAHYA BPleasure and covinient
Train#42 Express, KTM, Sep 8, 2022
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Neville MOld train, due to be replaced. No Cafe /dining car.
Train#42 Express, KTM, Sep 2, 2022
N M
Neville MFast, clean and on time.
Train#9322 ETS Gold, KTM, Sep 2, 2022
P E
Poh EGood customer service! V responsive when i email them on my purchase. But, not sure why the supposedly original ticket confirmation email only reached two days aft they responded.
Train#76 Shuttle, KTM Shuttle Tebrau, Aug 31, 2022
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Yan Kline-ups are terrible & unorganized.
Train#9274 ETS Platinum, KTM, Aug 24, 2022
A F
Andrew FGood clean train
Train#9425 ETS Gold, KTM, Aug 24, 2022
O H
Ooi HThe waiting area in Butterworth is too hot. It should be air conditioned as we have to wait at least half an hour or more for the comfort of the passengers. Furthermore, announcements are not clear and not understood. Too crowded as incoming and outgoing are squeezed in the same room. Improvements should be made asap.
Train#9175 ETS Platinum, KTM, Aug 22, 2022
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aminuddn Bthe rain is good..smooth trip
Train#58 Shuttle, KTM, Aug 14, 2022
D S
Dr. Scomfortable check-in, seat and
Train#9172 ETS Platinum, KTM, Aug 6, 2022
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Douglas LThere is no concept of queueing or looking after oku passengers.
My mother was on a cane due to bad back and knee injuries. She is 68 years old..and the staff watched as young men and women pushed past her to get to the lift...and all the seats for waiting were taken up. We wanted to go by train for travels, but she won't know because she doesn't trust KTM to look after people with disabilities.
Train#9175 ETS Platinum, KTM, Aug 5, 2022
D S
Dr. Seasy to book, easy to find, easy to get in (qr-code). seat comfortable, fairly clean. control at the exit time-consuming
Train#9024 ETS Gold, KTM, Aug 3, 2022
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Douglas LTrain was comfortable enough...however, the aircon was on so high...we needed to use clothing as blankets. Also the space to store luggage was too limited. One last thing, the food carriage was woefully understocked. Over all though, everyone was very friendly and helpful.
Train#9174 ETS Platinum, KTM, Aug 1, 2022
B L
Bee LVery fast comfortable and convenient way without traffic. excellent trip!
Train#9024 ETS Gold, KTM, Jul 30, 2022
N H
Nikki HOverall a great experience. The organisation of boarding customers needs to be improved. There were 2 trains arriving at the same time and it was complete chaos. Instructions were not clear and it was confusing.
Train#9425 ETS Gold, KTM, Jul 30, 2022
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Justin MTrain from Butterworth to KL. Comfortable, fast service. Not sure if Platinum service is living up to expectations as yet in this post-COVID time given the number of stops. However the train is clean, and comfortable. Just make sure you clarify the direction of travel when selecting your seats as the seats are fixed if you are like me and don't like a rearward facing seat it may be challenging.
Train#9175 ETS Platinum, KTM, Jul 24, 2022
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Ruth KTrains on time, clean and even the loos ok!
Train#42 Express, KTM, Jul 21, 2022
G A
George AFast and efficient. Superb travelling experienc3
Train#9172 ETS Platinum, KTM, Jul 11, 2022
A A
Asmad AThe coach was older than the last time l rode.
The cafe was not functional, they only hv 3 in 1 nescafe & no cold drink. Only nasi dagang & nasi tomato. No sandwich, no buns, no maggi. Waste to hv to staff only serving those items. I hope KTM improve on this aspect. Train ride in Thailand & Indonesia is much more fulfilling.
Should hv separate surau for male & female.
Train#9277 ETS Platinum, KTM, Jul 7, 2022
J C
JULIUS Cso comfortable and clean sorrounding
Train#9272 ETS Platinum, KTM, Jun 16, 2022
B G
Brett GI had a great train ride. I would do it again. As a tourist from Australia, I was unsure where the train ride started from not realising there was a atation called a KL. But than again, maybe I was just a silly tourist.
Keep up the great work!
Train#9172 ETS Platinum, KTM, Jun 12, 2022
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ELLEN SL'air conditionné était frais ! La conduite était agréable � ;
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Train#9176 ETS Platinum, KTM, Jun 10, 2022
A C
Anne COn time. Very busy with long queues for the bathroom. Friendly staff.
Train#9277 ETS Platinum, KTM, Jun 5, 2022
A C
Anne COn time. Friendly staff. Comfortable.
Train#9175 ETS Platinum, KTM, Jun 5, 2022