Sengkang New Town to Batu Caves by train
Batu Caves lies 320 km (199 mi) north-west of Sengkang New Town, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 36 min at the speeds typical of Singapore and Malaysia rail, over roughly 391 km (243 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Sengkang New Town | Batu Caves | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Singapore | Malaysia |
| Population | 267,600 | 254,083 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 44 m (144 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | Sengkang station, Rumbia LRT station, Cheng Lim LRT station | Batu Caves Komuter station |
What changes when you arrive in Batu Caves
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.
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Common questions
How far is Batu Caves from Sengkang New Town?
320 km (199 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sengkang New Town; by road roughly 391 km (243 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sengkang New Town to Batu Caves by train?
About 4 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sengkang New Town and Batu Caves?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Batu Caves?
The Ringgit (MYR).
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.