Malaysia Trains

Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Lumpur train tickets

The Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Lumpur train runs 11 times daily on Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM). The fastest completes the journey in 2h53m. Tickets start from 68.50 MYR (US$ 16.78) .

Traveling the other way? Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kangsar train

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2026 schedule

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Every departure running this route right now, with live KTM fares.

Train Times Duration Classes From
EP9121 06:27 → 09:20 2h53m
Business Seat Seat
68.50 MYR (US$ 16.78) Book →
EP9123 07:42 → 10:35 2h53m
Business Seat Seat
68.50 MYR (US$ 16.78) Book →
EP9323 08:12 → 11:05 2h53m
Business Seat Seat
90.62 MYR (US$ 22.20) Book →
EG9343 09:06 → 12:10 3h04m
Seat
70.71 MYR (US$ 17.32) Book →
EP9223 09:52 → 12:45 2h53m
Business Seat Seat
83.98 MYR (US$ 20.57) Book →
EP9425 10:47 → 13:40 2h53m
Business Seat Seat
90.62 MYR (US$ 22.20) Book →
EP9225 12:17 → 15:10 2h53m
Business Seat Seat
81.77 MYR (US$ 20.03) Book →
EG9449 14:39 → 17:44 3h05m
Seat
68.50 MYR (US$ 16.78) Book →
EP9133 17:17 → 20:10 2h53m
Business Seat Seat
68.50 MYR (US$ 16.78) Book →
EP9233 19:31 → 22:25 2h54m
Business Seat Seat
83.98 MYR (US$ 20.57) Book →
EP9135 19:57 → 22:50 2h53m
Business Seat Seat
68.50 MYR (US$ 16.78) Book →
Verified KTM schedules. Times and fares pulled live from Keretapi Tanah Melayu, not estimates. Last verified: 20/10/2026

Route facts

First and last train
06:27 · 19:57
Fastest train
EP9121 · 2h53m
Overnight sleeper
No, daytime trains only
Cheapest class
Seatfrom 68.50 MYR (US$ 16.78)
The journey

The Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Lumpur train, up close.

Kuala Kangsar, the royal town of Perak on the banks of the Perak River, has direct ETS trains south to Kuala Lumpur, so it is easy to fit a few hours here into a trip down the west coast.

Before you leave

Spend your last hour at the Ubudiah Mosque, completed in 1917 on Bukit Chandan above the Perak River, close to the sultan's palace grounds. With its golden dome, it is one of the most photographed mosques in Malaysia.

How long does the Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Lumpur train take?

The fastest train, the EP9121, takes 2h53m, and the slowest takes 3h05m. There are 11 trains a day: the first leaves Kuala Kangsar at 06:27 and the last at 19:57.

Between Ipoh and Taiping

Kuala Kangsar sits on the same ETS line as Ipoh and Taiping, so it fits well as a stop between the two: take one train in, look around for a few hours, and catch a later one onward.

Riding the other way? See the Kuala Lumpur to Kuala Kangsar 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.

Most popular Seat

Seat

A reclining seat in an air-conditioned carriage, the standard class on most KTM trains.

Most travelers
Business Seat

Business Seat

Wider seats with more legroom on ETS trains, in a quieter carriage.

Extra space on longer journeys

Price per class

Class From Up to
Seat EP9121, EP9123, EP9323, EG9343, EP9223, EP9425, EP9225, EG9449, EP9133, EP9233, EP9135 68.50 MYR (US$ 16.78) 90.62 MYR (US$ 22.20)
Business Seat EP9121, EP9123, EP9323, EP9223, EP9425, EP9225, EP9133, EP9233, EP9135 143.24 MYR (US$ 35.09) 166.39 MYR (US$ 40.76)

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.

Kuala Kangsar

Jalan Stesen, 33000 Kuala Kangsar, Perak

Kuala Lumpur

Jalan Tun Perak, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Arrive 30-60 min before departure.

Before you book

Quick answers.

How many trains run from Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Lumpur each day?

11 trains run daily from Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Lumpur, giving you a choice of departure times throughout the day.

How long does the Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Lumpur train take?

The Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Lumpur train takes as little as 2h53m on the fastest service, the EP9121. Slower services stop at more stations along the way.

How much is a Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Lumpur train ticket?

Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Lumpur train tickets start from 68.50 MYR (US$ 16.78), with higher fares for premium classes.

Is there an overnight train from Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Lumpur?

No. All trains between Kuala Kangsar and Kuala Lumpur are daytime seating services; there are no sleeper berths on this route.

Which station do Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Lumpur trains depart from?

Trains depart from Kuala Kangsar Railway Station, Jalan Stesen, 33000 Kuala Kangsar, Perak. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to complete boarding.

Where do Kuala Kangsar to Kuala Lumpur trains arrive?

Trains arrive at Kuala Lumpur Railway Station, Jalan Tun Perak, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan.

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.