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Express · No. ERT 7

Ekspres Rakyat Timuran train timings

KL SentralGemas Station
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunRuns daily
22:00
Departs Kuala Lumpur
01:30 +1
Arrives Gemas
3h 30m
Journey time
219 km
Distance

Ekspres Rakyat Timuran timetable

2 stops · scheduled times
#StationArrivesDeparts
1KL Sentral—22:00
2Gemas Station01:30 (+1d)—

Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by KTM Berhad on the day.

Ekspres Rakyat Timuran: Kuala Lumpur to Gemas

Ekspres Rakyat Timuran (ERT 7) is an express train run by KTM Berhad between KL Sentral and Gemas Station. The full journey covers 219 km and takes 3h 30m.

It leaves KL Sentral at 22:00 and reaches Gemas Station at 01:30 the next day. It runs every day.

Ekspres Rakyat Timuran (ERT 7) connects KL Sentral to Tumpat on the East Coast (Jungle Railway), covering 528 km in approximately 8 hours through the Titiwangsa mountains and the unexplored interior of peninsular Malaysia. This scenic single-track diesel service passes through rainforest, providing access to Orang Asli communities and wildlife sanctuaries.

How to book Ekspres Rakyat Timuran tickets

Tickets are sold by KTM Berhad on ktmb.com.my and at staffed stations. Advance fares are usually cheaper than buying on the day.

Book on ktmb.com.my

Ekspres Rakyat Timuran: common questions

What time does Ekspres Rakyat Timuran leave Kuala Lumpur?
Ekspres Rakyat Timuran departs KL Sentral at 22:00 and arrives at Gemas Station at 01:30 the next day. Times are the published timetable in local time.
How long does Ekspres Rakyat Timuran take from Kuala Lumpur to Gemas?
The scheduled journey time is 3h 30m for 219 km.
Does Ekspres Rakyat Timuran run every day?
Yes, Ekspres Rakyat Timuran runs daily.
Where can I book Ekspres Rakyat Timuran tickets?
On KTM Berhad's own site, ktmb.com.my. TrainsTracking does not sell tickets.