Cheras to Singapore by train
Singapore lies 311 km (193 mi) south-east of Cheras, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 28 min at the speeds typical of Malaysia and Singapore rail, over roughly 379 km (236 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Cheras | Singapore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Singapore |
| Population | 135,823 | 5.6 million |
| Elevation | 60 m (197 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) |
| Stations on record | Batu 11 Cheras MRT station | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Singapore
Crossing from Malaysia into Singapore: money changes from the Ringgit to the Dollar (SGD); the dialling code becomes +65; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25267554 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book trains from Cheras to Singapore
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Staying in Singapore
Our booking partner lists 660 places to stay in Singapore. Of the 605 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (183), and 100 are five-star. Across 466 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 783,968 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Singapore from Cheras?
311 km (193 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Cheras; by road roughly 379 km (236 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cheras to Singapore by train?
About 4 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cheras and Singapore?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Singapore?
The Dollar (SGD).
Where can I stay in Singapore?
Our booking partner lists 660 places to stay in Singapore, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.