Adventure Night train · KTM Berhad (Keretapi Tanah Melayu)
Johor Bahru to Tumpat night train
Everything you need to plan the Johor Bahru–Tumpat sleeper: operators, cabins, times, prices and rail-pass rules.
Duration
~16h 30m
Frequency
Daily
Departure
19:30
Arrival
12:00
Distance
740 km
night
1 night onboard
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From €11
From €11 We link to the operator — we never mark up the fare.
Cabins & typical prices
Couchette From €11
Why take this train
Malaysia's last surviving overnight sleeper train, on the East Coast 'Jungle Line'- Runs through dense rainforest interior via Gemas, far from any coastal or highway route
- Open-plan curtained berths, one of the region's cheapest overnight sleeper fares
- Does not call at Kuala Lumpur directly — connect via Gemas onto the electrified ETS network
- Terminates near Kota Bharu and the Thai border at the northern end
Rail passes & reservations
EurailNo
InterrailNo
Reservation requiredYes
No regional rail pass covers Malaysia; standard point-to-point ticketing only.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Johor Bahru to Tumpat night train take?
The journey takes about ~16h 30m, travelling overnight so you arrive the next morning.
How much does the Johor Bahru–Tumpat sleeper cost?
Fares start from around €11 and rise with demand and cabin type. Booking early gets the lowest prices.
Is the Johor Bahru to Tumpat train covered by Eurail or Interrail?
No — this operator does not accept Eurail or Interrail; buy a ticket directly.
What cabin types are available?
You can choose from Seat, Couchette. A reservation for your berth is reservation required.