Punggol to Petaling Jaya by train
Petaling Jaya lies 317 km (197 mi) north-west of Punggol, 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 Singapore and Malaysia rail, over roughly 387 km (241 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Punggol | Petaling Jaya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Singapore | Malaysia |
| Population | 204,150 | 807,879 |
| Elevation | 30 m (98 ft) | 45 m (148 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | Riviera LRT station, Oasis LRT station, Kadaloor LRT station | Taman Paramount LRT station, Asia Jaya LRT station, Taman Bahagia LRT station |
What changes when you arrive in Petaling Jaya
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 Petaling Jaya
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Staying in Petaling Jaya
Our booking partner lists 732 places to stay in Petaling Jaya. Of the 451 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (224), and 15 are five-star. Across 159 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 75,710 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Petaling Jaya from Punggol?
317 km (197 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Punggol; by road roughly 387 km (241 mi).
How long does it take to get from Punggol to Petaling Jaya 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 Punggol and Petaling Jaya?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Petaling Jaya?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Petaling Jaya?
Our booking partner lists 732 places to stay in Petaling Jaya, 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.