ETS JB Sentral to Arau Train Timetable (Jadual KTM) 2026
Another option to travel from Johor Bahru to Langkawi by train (rather than going to Alor Setar) is to take the ETS train from JB Sentral to Arau Railway Station (the closest train station to the ferry port at Kuala Perlis). The duration of the train journey from JB to Alor Setar is between nine hours and 18 minutes and nine hours and 59 minutes on the direct trains.
ETS Train Schedule from JB Sentral to Arau
(Jadual Kereta Api ETS dari JB Sentral ke Arau)
To see the ETS train timetable in the other direction, from Arau to JB Sentral, click here >
See the new full ETS timetable from 24th February 2026 >
New ETS train timetable from the 24th of February 2026:
| Train Number | Departs JB Sentral | Arrives Arau | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| EG 9442 | 07:35 | 17:34 | Book Tickets |
| EP 9428 | 11:25 | 20:43 | Book Tickets |
EG numbered trains are ETS Gold services.
EP numbered trains are ETS Platinum services that include a business class carriage.
For information on the ferries from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Island, click here >
For information on the railway station in Arau, click here >
To view the full ETS timetables with all the stops, click on the timetable link below:
KTM ETS JB Sentral to Arau Fares / Ticket Prices
(Tambang / Harga Tiket KTM ETS JB Sentral ke Arau)
ETS Train Fares:
If you choose to travel from JB Sentral to Arau on the direct ETS train, standard tickets will cost you approximately the following:
Gold:
Adult: 155 - 185 MYR
Platinum:
Adult: 200 - 235 MYR
Train fares for ETS services vary depending on what time of day, day of the week, and time of year you travel (peak and off-peak periods). It is generally cheaper to travel on a weekday (Monday to Thursday) and to book as far in advance as you can.
Buy Tickets for the JB to Arau Train
(Beli Tiket Kereta Api JB ke Arau)
ETS trains can frequently be fully booked, so it is always best to plan ahead and book your ETS train tickets as far in advance as you can. Buying ETS tickets in advance in Malaysia is easy, as you can purchase train tickets from any mainline KTM Berhad railway station, or even easier, you can book your tickets online directly from KTMB.
Train times and fares shown on this page are for planning purposes only and may change. To check for any changes to the schedule, we recommend you visit the official KTM Berhad (Malaysian Railways) website by clicking here >
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