ETS Kajang to Alor Setar KTM Train Schedule (Jadual) Price

Taking the ETS Kajang to Alor Setar train is a good way to travel to Langkawi overland with the Kuala Kedah Jetty just a short distance from the railway station.

These fast trains are operated by Malaysian Railways Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTM / KTMB).

The ferry from Kuala Kedah to Kuah on Langkawi takes one hour and 45 minutes.

Another way to travel to Langkawi from Kajang by train is to take the train from Kajang to KTM Arau.

From here you can get to the ferry terminal at Kuala Perlis where you can take the shortest boat ride over to Langkawi (just one hour and 15 minutes).

The travel duration (tempoh perjalanan) of the direct train to Alor Setar from Kajang is around 5 hours and 40 minutes.

The distance (jarak) from Kajang to Alor Setar is approximately 455 km.

ETS to Alor Setar from Kajang Timetable

(Jadual ETS dari Kajang ke Alor Setar)

To see the KTM train timetable in the other direction from Alor Setar to Kajang click here >

KTM Kajang to Alor Setar ETS train schedule:

See the new full ETS timetable from 1st August 2024 >

New ETS train timetable from 1st of August 2024:

Train Number Departs Kajang Arrives A. Setar Book Online
EG 9420 10:03 15:36 Book Tickets

This train is an ETS Gold service.

Alternative ways to get from Kajang to Alor Setar by Train

As there are so few directs train to Alor Setar from Kajang, a better option is to take a KTM Komuter train to KL Sentral station where all trains to Alor Setar depart.

For more information about getting from Kajang to KL Sentral click here >

For ETS trains on the KL Sentral to Alor Setar route click here >


ETS Kajang to Alor Setar KTM Ticket Prices

(Harga Tiket ETS Kajang ke Alor Setar KTM)

As KTM now use their Flexi Fare system for train bookings, the price you pay will vary depending on when you book (the further ahead the cheaper) and when you travel (Peak or Off-Peak)

For more information on Flexi Fares and a price list for basic fares from Kajang and KL to Alor Setar click here >

Buy Train Tickets from Kajang to Alor Setar

(Beli Tiket Keretapi dari Kajang ke Alor Setar)

Travel by ETS train in Malaysia is on a seat only basis (no standing passengers allowed).

To reserve a seat you need to book in advance if you can as trains are often full during busy times.

Booking ETS seats is easy, you can:

Visit any ETS railway station ticket counter.

Or book tickets online direct from KTMB or through an agent >


If you are heading to Langkawi Island, you can take a taxi from the station in Alor Setar or walk into the city and catch a local bus to the ferry terminal at Kuala Kedah.

For more information, click on the picture link below:

For the ferry timetable and fares from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi, click on the picture link below:


Related Pages:

Kajang KTM trains main page >

KTM Alor Setar trains main page >

KLS KTM trains main page >

ETS train schedules >

See all KTM train timetables in Malaysia >