Singapore to Kuala Lumpur by train
Kuala Lumpur lies 316 km (197 mi) north-west of Singapore, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 33 min at the speeds typical of Singapore and Malaysia rail, over roughly 386 km (240 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Singapore | Kuala Lumpur | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Singapore | Malaysia |
| Population | 5.6 million | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 23 m (75 ft) | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Kuala Lumpur
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 Singapore to Kuala Lumpur
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Staying in Kuala Lumpur
Our booking partner lists 5,179+ places to stay in Kuala Lumpur (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 777 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (414), and 81 are five-star. Across 683 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 784,083 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kuala Lumpur from Singapore?
316 km (197 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Singapore; by road roughly 386 km (240 mi).
How long does it take to get from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur by train?
About 4 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Kuala Lumpur?
The Ringgit (MYR).
Where can I stay in Kuala Lumpur?
Our booking partner lists 5,179+ places to stay in Kuala Lumpur, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.