Last updated: 1 August 2024
Travel on the ETS Arau to KL Sentral Kuala Lumpur Train is the fastest way to travel from Perlis to the capital, with these high-speed express services travelling at speeds of up to 140 kilometres an hour.
(Jadaul ETS dari Arau ke KL Sentral)
To view the train schedule in the other direction from KL to Arau click here >
KTM Arau to KL Sentral ETS train timetable:
New full ETS timetable from 1st August 2024 >
New ETS train timetable from 1st of August 2024:
Train Number | Departs Arau | Arrives KL Sentral | Book Online |
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EP 9273 | 07:38 | 12:45 | Book Tickets |
EP 9275 | 10:03 | 15:10 | Book Tickets |
EX 9207 | 14:07 | 18:40 | Book Tickets |
EG 9425 | 16:13 | 21:34 | Book Tickets |
EP 9279 | 17:18 | 22:25 | Book Tickets |
Timetable notes:
* Operated by the newer ETS2 trains that now includes a new Business Class carriage.
Trains numbered EG are ETS Gold Services (cheapest).
Trains numbered EP are ETS Platinum Services that include a Business Class carriage
Trains numbered EX are the new ETS Express Services.
The train from Arau to Kuala Lumpur takes the direct route down the North - South railway line. Platinum services offer the quickest journey as they stop only at the main stations along the way.
To see the complete ETS timetable with all the stops click here >
For information on Arau Railway Station click on the picture link below:
Once you arrive at KL Sentral Station, you can connect to the KTM Komuter train services around the capital and Klang Valley. These commuter trains are a good, cheap way to get to places like TBS Bus Terminal, Port Klang, Shah Alam, Seremban, Tampin and many other places...
To see the latest KTM Komuter train timetables click here >
(Tambang / Harga Tiket ETS Arau ke KL Sentral)
For ETS fares to/from Arau click here >
Tickets for these services depend on the type of train you take: Express, Platinum or Gold.
Gold services are the cheapest, then Platinum, then Express.
You now also have to take into consideration the new KTM "Flexi Fares" which allow you to get a discount on the regular fare if you book over 30 days in advance, but means you will pay more if you book 6 days or less in advance.
Child fares are available for children up to 12 years old - children under 4 travel for free on their parents seat.
(Beli Tiket ETS Arau ke KL Sentral)
Advance booking for all ETS Trains from Arau is highly recommended as most people will be travelling from Langkawi island and if you just turn up at Arau Station without a ticket, the train may be full!
Advance tickets are easily booked, either from any KTMB Railway Station ticket counter or you can book online via the KTM official website (cheapest option), or use one of the online ticketing agents (fees apply).
To book your Arau train tickets online click here >
If the trains are full, you could alternatively travel by bus from Perlis to Kuala Lumpur.
If travelling by ferry from Langkawi, the Kuala Perlis bus station is located close to the ferry jetty in and you can walk there in under 5 minutes.
Another option is to catch a MyBas Perlis bus to the nearby town of Kangar, where you will find more departures to KL / TBS / Hentian Duta.
To check bus departure times and fares:
Visit our online bus booking page here >
For information about the bus terminal in Kuala Perlis, click on the picture link below:
Related Pages:
How to travel from Langkawi to KL >
KL Sentral KTM ETS Trains main page >
Kuala Lumpur Old Station Trains main page >