Rawang to Johor Bahru by train
Johor Bahru lies 318 km (198 mi) south-east of Rawang, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 35 min at the speeds typical of Malaysia rail, over roughly 388 km (241 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Rawang | Johor Bahru | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 199,095 | 858,118 |
| Elevation | 38 m (125 ft) | 32 m (105 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | Rawang railway station | Johor Bahru Sentral station |
| Postal codes | 48000–48300 | 80000–81310 |
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Staying in Johor Bahru
Our booking partner lists 1,782+ places to stay in Johor Bahru (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 641 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (326), and 6 are five-star. Across 342 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 187,522 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Johor Bahru from Rawang?
318 km (198 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Rawang; by road roughly 388 km (241 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rawang to Johor Bahru by train?
About 4 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rawang and Johor Bahru?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Where can I stay in Johor Bahru?
Our booking partner lists 1,782+ places to stay in Johor Bahru, 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.