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Welcome to Malaysia. Is this your first time traveling to Malaysia? And are you planning to travel between cities by Malaysian train? We have a short guide about Malaysian trains for all travelers.
Malaysia train types
Malaysia has three types of train services.
- KTM ETS – KTM ETS is a high-speed rail service that operates along the electrified. KTM ETS trains travel up to 140 km/h. This train is a popular long-distance option in Malaysia. Service Routes between Padang Besar and Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur and Butterworth, and Kuala Lumpur and Johor Baru. We recommend booking your tickets in advance before your trip
- KTM Intercity – KTM Intercity trains travel up to 110 km/h. Service Routes between Johor Bahru and Tumpat. We recommend booking your tickets in advance before your trip.
- KTM Komuter – Service Routes between Padang Besar and Butterworth, Ipoh and Butterworth, Batu Caves and Pulau Sebang. You can buy train tickets before you travel. These are non-reserved seating trains.
Malaysia ETS Train Guide (Popular Trains in Malaysia)
The ETS train service provides three different types of trains.: ETS Express is the fastest service with minimal stops only at key stations, ETS Platinum is the fast service with stops at major stations, and ETS Gold is a limited service stopping at the selected stations.
ETS Train. There is two-seat class service.
- Business Seat – arranged in a 1+2 row configuration
- Standard Seat – arranged in a 2+2 row configuration
How to Book the KTM ETS in Advance
- Buy a train ticket at the train station: If you stay in Malaysia, you can go to the train station to buy a train ticket in advance.
- Buy a train ticket online
Malaysia Train Ticket Online
In 2026, you can buy a Malaysia Train ticket in advance using the Busonlineticket Platform in Malaysia. You can select a seat online. Once your payment is complete, you will receive the itinerary and booking confirmation by email instantly. It is the Booking Real-Time.
Malaysia Train Ticket online
Example of an ETS train ticket in Malaysia.
- If you receive your train ticket by email, please print it on paper or download it to your mobile phone
How to use the train e-ticket?
- Arrive at the Train station 30 – 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time
- Open the Train Ticket from Your Mobile or Paper. Scan the QR code on your train ticket at the platform entrance, and then wait for your train.
What is the name of the main train station in Kuala Lumpur?
KL Sentral is the main train station in Kuala Lumpur and the center for train travel in Malaysia. From here, you can travel by train to various cities in Malaysia. There are also several train lines serving the city of Kuala Lumpur, making it easy to get around.
Plan your trip to travel between cities in Malaysia by train. You can book a train ticket in advance with the Easybook Platform. Book Now.
