Train from Arau to Sungai Petani
29 direct Komuter & ETS trains a day (Saturday). The 95 km journey takes 45 min to 1 hr 2 min. First train 05:39, last 21:54.
29trains a day
45mfastest
95 kmdistance
05:39first
21:54last
All direct trains
Same timetable every day| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Train | Stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:39from Padang Besar | 06:36 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2901 | 5 | |
| 05:59from Padang Besar | 06:56 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2903 | 5 | |
| 06:19from Padang Besar | 07:16 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2905 | 5 | |
| 06:39from Padang Besar | 07:36 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2907 | 5 | |
| 07:38from Padang Besar | 08:27 | 49m | ETS 9223 | 1 | |
| 07:54from Padang Besar | 08:51 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2911 | 5 | |
| 08:33from Padang Besar | 09:22 | 49m | ETS 9425 | 1 | |
| 08:54from Padang Besar | 09:51 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2915 | 5 | |
| 10:03from Padang Besar | 10:52 | 49m | ETS 9225 | 1 | |
| 10:54from Padang Besar | 11:51 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2923 | 5 | |
| 11:23from Padang Besar | 12:12 | 49m | ETS 9273 | 1 | |
| 12:23from Padang Besar | 13:14 | 51m | ETS 9449 | 3 | |
| 12:54from Padang Besar | 13:51 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2931 | 5 | |
| 14:07from Padang Besar | 14:52 | 45mFastest | ETS 9209 | 1 | |
| 14:54from Padang Besar | 15:51 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2939 | 5 | |
| 15:18from Padang Besar | 16:09 | 51m | ETS 9251 | 3 | |
| 15:24from Padang Besar | 16:21 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2941 | 5 | |
| 15:38from Padang Besar | 16:27 | 49m | ETS 9277 | 1 | |
| 15:54from Padang Besar | 16:51 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2943 | 5 | |
| 16:54from Padang Besar | 17:56 | 1h 02m | Komuter Utara 2947 | 5 | |
| 17:18from Padang Besar | 18:07 | 49m | ETS 9233 | 1 | |
| 17:24from Padang Besar | 18:21 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2949 | 5 | |
| 17:54from Padang Besar | 18:51 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2951 | 5 | |
| 18:24from Padang Besar | 19:21 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2953 | 5 | |
| 18:54from Padang Besar | 19:51 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2955 | 5 | |
| 19:24from Padang Besar | 20:21 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2957 | 5 | |
| 20:08from Padang Besar | 20:57 | 49m | ETS 9279 | 1 | |
| 20:24from Padang Besar | 21:21 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2959 | 5 | |
| 21:54from Padang Besar | 22:51 | 57m | Komuter Utara 2967 | 5 | |
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Stops along the way
Train 2901, the one with most stops. Not every train stops at every station.
- Arau05:39
- Kodiang05:44
- Anak Bukit05:57
- Alor Setar06:02
- Kobah06:13
- Gurun06:23
- Sungai Petani06:36
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Opposite direction: Sungai Petani to Arau
29trains a day
05:54first
03:04last
45mfastest
Origin & destination stations
Photo credits
- Arau: Photo: Chongkian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Sungai Petani: Photo: Contributed by: eizuddin-baharuddin Recorded at: 09 June 2020 12:41 Coordinate: 5.642459,… · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Arau to Sungai Petani?
Between 45 min and 1 hr 2 min, depending on the number of stops. Fastest: train 9209.
What time are the first and last trains?
First 05:39 (2901). Last 21:54 (2967), arriving in Sungai Petani 22:51.
How many trains a day go from Arau to Sungai Petani?
29 on weekdays, 29 on Saturdays and 29 on Sundays and public holidays (direct trains only).
Is there a night train from Arau to Sungai Petani?
Yes. Trains leaving after 20:00: 20:08 (9279), 20:24 (2959), 21:54 (2967).
Where can I buy the ticket?
On the official KTMB website and app, or at the station counter. Guide to buying tickets online.
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Where does this data come from?
Timetables from the KTMB and Prasarana GTFS open data (data.gov.my, CC BY 4.0 licence), updated every day. Today’s data: Saturday, 7 Nov 2026.
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