Operator profileKTM Berhad (Keretapi Tanah Melayu)
KTM Berhad is Malaysia's national railway operator. Its Ekspres Rakyat Timuran overnight service on the East Coast 'Jungle Line' between Johor Bahru and Tumpat is the last surviving overnight sleeper train in the country, after the historic Kuala Lumpur-Singapore sleeper was discontinued and other corridors were modernised into faster daytime electric trains.
Key facts
ADNS (Day-Night Sleeper) open-plan carriages with curtained upper and lower berths, running through Peninsular Malaysia's rainforest interior on the non-electrified East Coast Line.
Standard free baggage allowance.
No formal check-in; board at the platform.
Refund rules vary by fare type.
This route does not call at Kuala Lumpur directly; travellers from KL connect via Gemas onto the electrified ETS network to join the Jungle Line.
Rail passes
No regional rail pass covers Malaysia; standard point-to-point ticketing only.
Routes operated
Tumpat 
~16h 30m
KTM
How to book KTM
- Check the route and date on our route page, then note the cabin you want.
- Go to the operator’s own booking site — we never resell or mark up fares.
- Pick your cabin: prices rise as the train fills, so book early for the lowest fare.
- Bring photo ID for border crossings, and arrive a few minutes before departure — there is no airport-style check-in.
We link to the operator — we never mark up the fare.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance can you book KTM?
Tickets usually go on sale around 30 days before departure, and the cheapest fares go first.
Does KTM accept Interrail and Eurail passes?
No regional rail pass covers Malaysia; standard point-to-point ticketing only.
What cabins does KTM offer?
KTM sells Seat, Couchette. Comfort and privacy differ a lot between them.
What is the luggage policy on KTM?
Standard free baggage allowance.
Can I cancel or change a KTM ticket?
Refund rules vary by fare type.
Which routes does KTM run?
We track 1 KTM routes, including Johor Bahru–Tumpat.