Malaysia Trains

Wakaf Bharu to Johor Bahru train tickets

The Wakaf Bharu to Johor Bahru train runs once a day on Keretapi Tanah Melayu (KTM). The journey takes 15h25m. Tickets start from 54.13 MYR (US$ 13.26) . This train has sleeper berths.

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2026 schedule

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Train Times Duration Classes From
ERT27 21:15 → 12:40+1 15h25m
Premier class seat Second class seat Sleeper Lower Sleeper Sleeper Upper
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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
21:15
Train
ERT27 · 15h25m
Overnight sleeper
Yes
Cheapest class
Second class seatfrom 54.13 MYR (US$ 13.26)
The journey

The Wakaf Bharu to Johor Bahru train, up close.

The Ekspres Rakyat Timuran is the only through train from Kelantan to Johor Bahru, the whole length of the Jungle Railway in one trip, with sleeper berths and seats. It is a long night and a morning on board.

The jungle comes first

The most scenic part is the start, from the Kelantan plain up through the rainforest to Gua Musang. Heading south, it comes in the first hours of the trip: check the timing below to see whether you pass it in daylight. On the current timetable, every train covers the rainforest stretch from Wakaf Bharu to Gua Musang in the dark.

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

Every train takes 15h25m. There is 1 train a day, the ERT27, leaving Wakaf Bharu at 21:15. It runs overnight.

Two railways in one trip

Until Gemas the train runs on the single track East Coast Line, built between 1910 and 1931. At Gemas it joins the new electrified double track for the last run to JB Sentral, and the pace changes completely.

Short on time? Ride only the best part on the Wakaf Bharu to Gua Musang train. Riding the other way? See the Johor Bahru to Wakaf Bharu 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 ERT27 54.13 MYR (US$ 13.26) 54.13 MYR (US$ 13.26)
Sleeper ERT27 60.76 MYR (US$ 14.88) 67.40 MYR (US$ 16.51)
Premier class seat ERT27 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.

Wakaf Bharu

Jalan Stesen, 16250 Wakaf Bharu, Kelantan

Johor Bahru

Southern Integrated Gateway, Bukit Chagar, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor 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 Johor Bahru - Wakaf Bharu train 1 train daily · 15h35m · from 54.13 MYR (US$ 13.26) See return times
Leaving from Wakaf Bharu

Other trains from Wakaf Bharu

Wakaf Bharu - Gua Musang 5h45m · 4 trains/day from 16.45 MYR (US$ 4.03)
Arriving in Johor Bahru

Other trains to Johor Bahru

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

Crossing the border by train

Malaysia · Thailand
Before you book

Quick answers.

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

One train runs daily from Wakaf Bharu to Johor Bahru.

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

The Wakaf Bharu to Johor Bahru train takes 15h25m on the ERT27, the only service on this route.

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

Wakaf Bharu to Johor Bahru 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 Wakaf Bharu to Johor Bahru?

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

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

Trains depart from Wakaf Bharu Railway Station, Jalan Stesen, 16250 Wakaf Bharu, Kelantan. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure to complete boarding.

Where do Wakaf Bharu to Johor Bahru trains arrive?

Trains arrive at Johor Bahru Railway Station, Southern Integrated Gateway, Bukit Chagar, 80000 Johor Bahru, Johor.

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.