Travelling from Johor Bahru to Taiping in Perak, you can now take the fast ETS train from JB Sentral to Taiping Railway Station. The duration of the train journey from JB to Taiping is between seven hours and 22 minutes and seven hours and 58 minutes by these direct trains.
(Jadual Kereta Api ETS dari JB Sentral ke Taiping )
To see the ETS train timetable in the other direction, from Taiping 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 Taiping | Book Online |
|---|---|---|---|
| EG 9442 | 07:35 | 15:34 | Book Tickets |
| EP 9326 | 09:55 | 17:17 | Book Tickets |
| EP 9428 | 11:25 | 18:47 | Book Tickets |
EG numbered trains are ETS Gold services.
EP numbered trains are ETS Platinum services that include a business class carriage.
To view the full ETS timetables with all the stops, click on the timetable link below:
(Tambang / Harga Tiket KTM ETS JB Sentral ke Taiping)
ETS Train Fares:
If you choose to travel from JB Sentral to Taiping on the direct ETS Train, standard tickets will cost you approximately:
Gold:
Adult: 110 - 140 MYR
Platinum:
Adult: 140 - 180 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.
(Beli Tiket Kereta Api JB ke Taiping)
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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