Sengkang New Town to Cheras by train
Cheras lies 307 km (191 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 25 min at the speeds typical of Singapore and Malaysia rail, over roughly 375 km (233 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sengkang New Town | Cheras | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Singapore | Malaysia |
| Population | 267,600 | 135,823 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 60 m (197 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 11 Cheras MRT station |
What changes when you arrive in Cheras
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 Sengkang New Town to Cheras
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Common questions
How far is Cheras from Sengkang New Town?
307 km (191 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Sengkang New Town; by road roughly 375 km (233 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sengkang New Town to Cheras by train?
About 4 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sengkang New Town and Cheras?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cheras?
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.