Petaling Jaya to Sengkang New Town by train
Sengkang New Town lies 318 km (197 mi) south-east of Petaling Jaya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 34 min at the speeds typical of Malaysia and Singapore rail, over roughly 388 km (241 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Petaling Jaya | Sengkang New Town | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Singapore |
| Population | 807,879 | 267,600 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) |
| Stations on record | Taman Paramount LRT station, Asia Jaya LRT station, Taman Bahagia LRT station | Sengkang station, Rumbia LRT station, Cheng Lim LRT station |
What changes when you arrive in Sengkang New Town
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.
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Common questions
How far is Sengkang New Town from Petaling Jaya?
318 km (197 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Petaling Jaya; by road roughly 388 km (241 mi).
How long does it take to get from Petaling Jaya to Sengkang New Town by train?
About 4 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Petaling Jaya and Sengkang New Town?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Sengkang New Town?
The Dollar (SGD).
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.