Petaling Jaya to Bukit Mertajam by train
Bukit Mertajam lies 281 km (175 mi) north-west of Petaling Jaya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 2 min at the speeds typical of Malaysia rail, over roughly 343 km (213 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Petaling Jaya | Bukit Mertajam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 807,879 | 212,329 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 27 m (89 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | Taman Paramount LRT station, Asia Jaya LRT station, Taman Bahagia LRT station | Bukit Mertajam railway station |
| Postal codes | 46000–47830 | 14000–14020 |
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Common questions
How far is Bukit Mertajam from Petaling Jaya?
281 km (175 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Petaling Jaya; by road roughly 343 km (213 mi).
How long does it take to get from Petaling Jaya to Bukit Mertajam by train?
About 4 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Petaling Jaya and Bukit Mertajam?
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
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- 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.