Punggol to Kuantan by train
Kuantan lies 274 km (170 mi) north of Punggol, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 56 min at the speeds typical of Singapore and Malaysia rail, over roughly 334 km (208 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Punggol | Kuantan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Singapore | Malaysia |
| Population | 204,150 | 548,014 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | Riviera LRT station, Oasis LRT station, Kadaloor LRT station | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Kuantan
Crossing from Singapore into Malaysia: money changes from the Dollar to the Ringgit (MYR); the dialling code becomes +60; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book trains from Punggol to Kuantan
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Staying in Kuantan
Our booking partner lists 664 places to stay in Kuantan. Of the 379 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (206), and 5 are five-star. Across 192 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 95,925 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kuantan from Punggol?
274 km (170 mi) in a straight line, north of Punggol; by road roughly 334 km (208 mi).
How long does it take to get from Punggol to Kuantan by train?
About 3 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Punggol and Kuantan?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Kuantan?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Kuantan?
Our booking partner lists 664 places to stay in Kuantan, 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.