Kuala Lumpur to George Town by train
George Town lies 294 km (182 mi) north-west of Kuala Lumpur, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 13 min at the speeds typical of Malaysia rail, over roughly 358 km (223 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
Open George Town in Google Maps
| Kuala Lumpur | George Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 1.5 million | 158,336 |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Macallum station |
Where to book trains from Kuala Lumpur to George Town
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in George Town
Live rooms and prices for George Town are in the search below.
Book a hotel in George Town
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is George Town from Kuala Lumpur?
294 km (182 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Kuala Lumpur; by road roughly 358 km (223 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to George Town by train?
About 4 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kuala Lumpur and George Town?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
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.