Malaysia Trains

Johor Bahru to Wakaf Bharu train tickets

The Johor Bahru to Wakaf Bharu train runs once a day on Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM). The journey takes 15h35m. Tickets start from 54.13 MYR (US$ 13.26) . This train has sleeper berths.

Traveling the other way? Wakaf Bharu to Johor Bahru train

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2026 schedule

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Train Times Duration Classes From
ERT26 19:30 → 11:05+1 15h35m
Premier class seat Second class seat Sleeper Sleeper Upper Sleeper Lower
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Verified KTM schedules. Times and fares pulled live from Keretapi Tanah Melayu, not estimates. Last verified: 20/10/2026

Route facts

Departure
19:30
Train
ERT26 · 15h35m
Overnight sleeper
Yes
Cheapest class
Second class seatfrom 54.13 MYR (US$ 13.26)
The journey

The Johor Bahru to Wakaf Bharu train, up close.

The Ekspres Rakyat Timuran runs the whole length of the Jungle Railway in one go, from JB Sentral via Gemas and the Malaysian interior to Kelantan. Heading north, you board in the evening, spend the night on board in a berth or a seat, and leave the rainforest for the morning.

The jungle comes with breakfast

The most scenic part is the north, from Gua Musang through the Kelantan rainforest to the coastal plain. In this direction it comes at the end of the trip, after the night: check the timing below. Every train on this route covers the rainforest stretch from Gua Musang to Wakaf Bharu in daylight.

How long does the Johor Bahru to Wakaf Bharu train take?

Every train takes 15h35m. There is 1 train a day, the ERT26, leaving Johor Bahru at 19:30. It runs overnight.

Two railways in one trip

South of Gemas the train runs on the new electrified double track to JB Sentral. At Gemas it turns onto the single track East Coast Line, built between 1910 and 1931, and the pace changes completely.

Short on time? Ride only the best part on the Gua Musang to Wakaf Bharu train. Riding the other way? See the Wakaf Bharu to Johor Bahru train.

Choose your comfort

Which class to book.

The classes sold on this route and what you get with each, from the cheapest seat up.

Second class seat

Second class seat

Air-conditioned seats on the Ekspres Rakyat Timuran trains, the cheaper seating class.

Daytime trips on a budget
Most popular Sleeper

Sleeper

Upper and lower berths with curtains on the overnight train. Lower berths are wider and cost a little more.

Overnight journeys
Premier class seat

Premier class seat

The upper seating class on the Ekspres Rakyat Timuran trains, with wider seats.

More comfort on the jungle railway

Price per class

Class From Up to
Second class seat ERT26 54.13 MYR (US$ 13.26) 54.13 MYR (US$ 13.26)
Sleeper ERT26 60.76 MYR (US$ 14.88) 67.40 MYR (US$ 16.51)
Premier class seat ERT26 133.98 MYR (US$ 32.82) 133.98 MYR (US$ 32.82)

Per person, one way, from the current KTM timetable, all fees included. The price varies by train, so pick yours when you book.

Onboard

What it's like on the train.

KTM's ETS and Intercity services are air-conditioned and comfortable for both short hops and longer journeys.

Power and comfort

ETS trains have power sockets at most seats; Intercity and Komuter services may not, so charge your devices before boarding if you can. Bring a light layer, carriages are air-conditioned and can run cold.

Food and drink

Snacks and drinks are sold at major stations before departure. Onboard catering varies by service, so it is worth picking up food beforehand, especially on longer routes.

Luggage

There is no luggage check-in: you keep your bags with you. Each passenger can bring up to 20kg of luggage.

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Good to know

The practical details.

Onboard

ETS trains are air-conditioned with power sockets at most seats. Bring a light layer for longer journeys.

ID & tickets

Bring the ID used at booking, the name must match your ticket. QR e-ticket on your phone, no printout needed.

Changes & refunds

KTM tickets cannot be changed or refunded once booked. Double-check your date, time and station before paying.

Best time to travel

Book ahead around school holidays and festive periods such as Hari Raya, Chinese New Year and year-end, when popular departures sell out first.

Booking window

How far ahead can you book?

You can book this route up to 71 days before departure, though KTM never opens sales beyond 31 December of the current year. Here is how the sales window works, and how to find out the moment your date opens.

When tickets go on sale

Keretapi Tanah Melayu releases seats up to 71 days before the departure date, but never past 31 December of the current year, whichever comes first. If your travel date is further out, trains will display with a "Not open yet" status, this is normal and means tickets are not yet available. Popular departures around public and school holidays sell out quickly once the window opens.

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Where to go

Your stations.

Johor Bahru

Southern Integrated Gateway, Bukit Chagar, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor

Wakaf Bharu

Jalan Stesen, 16250 Wakaf Bharu, Kelantan Arrive 30-60 min before departure.

Keep exploring

More trains around this route.

The way back, the stops in between, and where else the line can take you. Live prices and seats on every route.

Return trip Wakaf Bharu - Johor Bahru train 1 train daily · 15h25m · from 54.13 MYR (US$ 13.26) See return times
Leaving from Johor Bahru

Other trains from Johor Bahru

Johor Bahru - Gemas 1h50m · 8 trains/day from 29.92 MYR (US$ 7.33)
Arriving in Wakaf Bharu

Other trains to Wakaf Bharu

Gua Musang - Wakaf Bharu 4h53m · 4 trains/day from 16.45 MYR (US$ 4.03)

Crossing the border by train

Malaysia · Thailand
Before you book

Quick answers.

How many trains run from Johor Bahru to Wakaf Bharu each day?

One train runs daily from Johor Bahru to Wakaf Bharu.

How long does the Johor Bahru to Wakaf Bharu train take?

The Johor Bahru to Wakaf Bharu train takes 15h35m on the ERT26, the only service on this route.

How much is a Johor Bahru to Wakaf Bharu train ticket?

Johor Bahru to Wakaf Bharu train tickets start from 54.13 MYR (US$ 13.26), with higher fares for business seats and sleeper berths where available.

Is there an overnight train from Johor Bahru to Wakaf Bharu?

Yes. 1 of the daily services between Johor Bahru and Wakaf Bharu offer sleeper berths.

Which station do Johor Bahru to Wakaf Bharu trains depart from?

Trains depart from Johor Bahru Railway Station, Southern Integrated Gateway, Bukit Chagar, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to complete boarding.

Where do Johor Bahru to Wakaf Bharu trains arrive?

Trains arrive at Wakaf Bharu Railway Station, Jalan Stesen, 16250 Wakaf Bharu, Kelantan.

Do I need a Malaysian phone number or SIM card to book?

No. You can book with any email address and pay by international card, no Malaysian phone number or local SIM required.

How do I receive my train ticket?

Your ticket is delivered as a QR code by email. Show it on your phone at the station; there is no need to print anything.

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About the author

Maxence Decamp, founder of YesMyTrips, on a boat in Southeast Asia.

Maxence Decamp

French, based in Southeast Asia since 2017

I spent six years in transport booking across Southeast Asia before founding YesMyTrips in 2025. In those years I saw too many travellers arrive at the wrong station, miss their train, or pay two or three times the real fare because of contradictory information found online. The platform exists to make booking simple and reliable.

This editorial site exists for a different reason. Most English language guides to trains in the region are generic, copied from one blog to the next, and often wrong. Here I publish data checked against the official operator systems, and I write the guides from riding the routes myself, not from a search engine.

This blog combines YesMyTrips' regularly verified data and my own travel notes, route by route.