ETS JB Sentral to Padang Besar Train Timetable (Jadual KTM) 2026
Travelling from Johor Bahru to the Malaysia/Thailand border, you can now take the fast ETS train from JB Sentral to Padang Besar Railway Station. The duration of the train journey from JB to Padang Besar is between nine hours and 36 minutes and ten hours and 18 minutes on the direct trains.
ETS Train Schedule from JB Sentral to Padang Besar
(Jadual Kereta Api ETS dari JB Sentral ke Padang Besar)
To see the ETS train timetable in the other direction, from Padang Besar 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 Padang Besar | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| EG 9442 | 07:35 | 17:53 | Book Tickets |
| EP 9428 | 11:25 | 21:01 | Book Tickets |
EG numbered trains are ETS Gold services.
EP numbered trains are ETS Platinum services that include a business class carriage.
Please note: If you plan to continue your journey by train into Thailand, you will have to take the earlier train so you can connect to the International Express train that departs for Hat Yai and Bangkok.
To see the timetable for all trains from Padang Besar to Hat Yai, click here >
For the timetable of the International Express train from Padang Besar to Bangkok, click here >
For information about Padang Besar Railway Station, click here >
To view the full ETS timetables with all the stops, click on the timetable link below:
KTM ETS JB Sentral to Padang Besar Fares / Ticket Prices
(Tambang / Harga Tiket KTM ETS JB Sentral ke Padang Besar)
ETS Train Fares:
If you choose to travel from JB Sentral to Padang Besar on the direct ETS train, standard tickets will cost you approximately:
Gold:
Adult: 170 - 200 MYR
Platinum:
Adult: 220 - 260 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 Padang Besar Train
(Beli Tiket Kereta Api JB ke Padang Besar)
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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