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The long-awaited Electric Train Service (ETS) connecting Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru will officially begin operations this Friday, 12 December!
In a statement, Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) announced that tickets for the ETS from KL Sentral to JB Sentral go on sale today, 9 December.
Fares for the KL Sentral–JB Sentral route start from RM82
Tickets are currently available for travel up to May 2026, allowing passengers to plan ahead for Chinese New Year and Hari Raya Aidilfitri next year.
With the launch, KTMB is also offering a 30% promotional discount for tickets until 11 January 2026 using the promo code JBBEST, which is limited to 5,000 redemptions.
The train will operate daily, with four existing KL Sentral–Kluang train services having been extended to Johor Bahru
The ETS now stops at Bandar Tasik Selatan, Kajang, Seremban, Pulau Sebang/Tampin, Batang Melaka, Gemas, Segamat, Labis, Bekok, Paloh, Kluang, Rengam, Layang-Layang, Kulai, and Kempas Baru, before ending at JB Sentral.
The schedule can be found below:
KTMB chief technical officer Ahmad Nizam Mohamed Azim said the rollout comes at a timely period ahead of the school holidays and year-end travel season, providing Johor residents with easier access to destinations outside the state
"This facility will enhance domestic mobility and stimulate tourism and business activities in both directions," he said.
Tickets can be purchased via the KITS Style mobile app, KTMB's official website, or at KTMB kiosk machines.
