By far the quickest way to get from Gurun to Sungai Petani (SP) is to take one of the trains operated by KTM (Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad).
You have a choice of train types on this route.
You can take the cheap KTM Komuter Utara (northern commuter) train.
Or you can take one of the Electric Train Services (ETS).
For this short journey, we would recommend you take the Komuter train as services are far more frequent and fares are very cheap.
To see the latest KTM Komuter Utara timetable for train to Sg. Petani from Gurun, click on the following link:
For travel in the opposite direction from SP to Gurun click here >
The duration of the train journey by KTM Komuter from Gurun to SP is only 13 minutes and there are no stops (Sungai Petani is the next train station on this route).
To see the latest KTM Komuter train fares click here >
The one drawback to using the commuter trains is that you may find you will not be able to get a seat as this sector of the route can be quite busy.
If you do need a seat, you will have to take one of the much more expensive ETS trains.
When you travel by ETS train in Malaysia, you get a reserved seat number when you book your tickets.
However, ETS services from Gurun Railway Station are not very frequent.
To see the latest ETS train timetable for all services:
Visit our ETS timetables page here >
(Tambang / Harga Tiket KTM Gurun ke Sungai Petani)
To see the KTM Komuter ticket prices click here >
For ETS train fares click here >
If you want to take one of the KTM Komuter trains, you just turn up at Gurun station, go to the ticket counter and buy a ticket for the next departure (there is no advance booking available or necessary)
If you want to travel by ETS train, we always recommend you book your seats in advance (even for this short journey).
You can book your advance tickets from any KTM ETS railway station.
Or you can book online direct from the KTMB.com.my website >
For information about Sungai Petani Railway Station click here >
Related pages:
Sungai Petani KTM trains main page >
KTM Komuter train timetables in Malaysia >
ETS train timetables in Malaysia >