Kota Kinabalu to Singapore by train
Singapore lies 1,453 km (903 mi) west of Kota Kinabalu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 20 h 53 min at the speeds typical of Malaysia and Singapore rail, over roughly 1,772 km (1,101 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Kota Kinabalu | Singapore | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Singapore |
| Population | 500,421 | 5.6 million |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 23 m (75 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuching) | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) |
| Stations on record | Tanjung Aru railway 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 Kota Kinabalu 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 Kota Kinabalu?
1,453 km (903 mi) in a straight line, west of Kota Kinabalu; by road roughly 1,772 km (1,101 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kota Kinabalu to Singapore by train?
About 20 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kota Kinabalu 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.