Train to bkk
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You can check this out.
https://www.google.com.sg/url?sa=t&...Malaysia.htm&usg=AOvVaw1G302oSOLaUjVpMp81Ga_U
Start from JB, need to change train at Gemas, then KL, then Thai border change Thai train.
Very long journey, good experience if you have lot of time.
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More than 1 day. I will share my itinerary from 4 years back later.
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Unless you are a hard-on for changing trains, wait 6-9 months. There is a possibility for things to improve dramatically. The electrification and double-tracking project for Gemas to JB may complete in that time-frame and the ETS may run between JB and KL and perhaps even directly to Butterworth or Padang Besar. You get to experience a faster trip since you will not need a change at Gemas and ETS is faster than the diesel type.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway_electrification_in_Malaysia#Gemas-Johor_Bahru
An alternative is to take the jungle line from JB to Pasir Mas. Cross the border on foot at Rantau Panjang ad walk to the Thai station at Sungei Kolok. Look up seat61.com for the Thailand and Malaysia sections. I did this trip in reverse starting from Hadyai, southwards. This south-eastern part of Thailand is restive and stations on the route have troop emplacements. Very interesting to see armed troops boarding the train too.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railway_electrification_in_Malaysia#Gemas-Johor_Bahru
An alternative is to take the jungle line from JB to Pasir Mas. Cross the border on foot at Rantau Panjang ad walk to the Thai station at Sungei Kolok. Look up seat61.com for the Thailand and Malaysia sections. I did this trip in reverse starting from Hadyai, southwards. This south-eastern part of Thailand is restive and stations on the route have troop emplacements. Very interesting to see armed troops boarding the train too.
Wa. Sounds dangerous lei. Will Gena shot bo
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you will waste 3days on train unless you doing for experience. just save up & stay longer in BKK to make the most out of air tix
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TS, I provide my schedule here. This was back in 2018.
| Day | Day | Date | Country | City | 6a.m-8a.m | 8a.m-10a.m | 10a.m-12pm | 12pm-2pm | 2pm-4pm | 4pm-6pm | 6pm-8pm | 8pm-10pm |
| 1 | Friday | 6/1/2018 | S'pore-M'sia | Singapore-Penang | Depart 10a.m at Johor Bahru Sentral, train no. 40 to Gemas at 14:30. | Depart Gemas at 1500 on train 9322 to Butterworth for Penang ferry at 2130 | Take Ferry at 10pm | |||||
| 2 | Saturday | 6/2/2018 | M'sia | Penang | Ali Nasi Lemak Daun Pisang along beach street | Hike Penang Hill | Hike Penang Hill | Hike Penang Hill | Explore Penang Street Art | |||
| 3 | Sunday | 6/3/2018 | M'sia-Thailand | Penang-Bangkok | Checkout at 11a.m and take ferry to mainland penang | Depart 1425 at butterworth on KTM Kommuter train 2964 to padang besar at 1616 | depart 1800 at padang besar on train 46 to overnight bangkok hualamphong station at 1000. Arrive Padang Besar 1 hour before. |
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Seat 61 explain very clearly. Need 2 days + to reach Bangkok.
If you do not have the time spending on the trains, take flight and you can enjoy straight away.
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Well, buses are faster than trains, and cheaper than both trains and flights. Less than 2 days.
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Actually such route is for people like me. Semi-retired so a lot of time. I think young pple have $ but no time.
Agree, if you have time, take this route and plan a few stop along the way, it will be very fun and interesting.
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Yet another alternative is to fly to Bangkok from Senai. I did not do a air fare comparison though.
i did a four day trip actually in early nov. but last week i was informed i need to clear block leave(i tot i just joined no need -_-") now the tix is even more ex even via senai. sian. duno wan go oversea or not but wasted if stay in sg...
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