The Ekspres Rakyat Timuran is the last true remaining KTM Intercity express train which actually runs with limited stops. The other set of express trains, Ekspres Selatan between JB Sentral and Gemas/Pulau Sebang (Tampin), charges express fares but stops at all stations en route. As it's been almost 3 years since I last took a sleeper … Continue reading Ekspres Rakyat Timuran 27dn: Tumpat to Johor Bahru Sentral by Train
Unknown to many, there is actually a network of public buses in Kota Bharu, though minor routes may not be very efficient especially since some of them were actually retired due to low demand and then put back again. Very little information is also available online on the local routes. I knew that there was … Continue reading Cityliner Service 9: Kota Bharu Sultan Ismail Petra Airport to Kota Bharu Bus Station by Bus
AirAsia operates the Kuala Lumpur - Kota Bharu domestic route with 8 to 10 flights daily, making it the airline with the most daily flights between these two cities. With so many flights, it was easy to choose a flight timing at a good fare since the difference in flight times were just over an … Continue reading Flight Review – AirAsia AK6436: Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bharu by Airbus A320-200
This post is about the travel experience onboard the Shuttle Timur. Click here to visit the dedicated Shuttle Timur information page. The Shuttle Timur is an all-stop local service along the KTM Intercity East Coast Line. I took a short ride on 56up to Tumpat to connect to the Ekspres Rakyat Timuran, so that I … Continue reading Shuttle Timur: Wakaf Bharu to Tumpat by Train
Transnasional is one of the biggest coach service providers in Malaysia and plies on the Butterworth - Kota Bharu route twice a day. The Butterworth - Kota Bharu route is the east-west link of Peninsular Malaysia in the north, without having to enter Thailand via Hat Yai. Click here to find the information that you … Continue reading Transnasional: Penang and Butterworth to Kota Bharu by Bus
This post is about the travel experience on board the Ekspres Rakyat Timuran. Click here to visit the dedicated Ekspres Rakyat Timuran service information page. This post was made before 1 August 2015. The Tren JB - Gua Musang and Tren Gua Musang - JB is now known as the Ekspres Rakyat Timuran. The partial … Continue reading Tren JB – Gua Musang: A Preview
Click here to visit the dedicated KTM Intercity service information page. The East Coast Line will be partially reopened in time for Hari Raya Aidilfitri 2015. The Shuttle between Kemubu and Krai will start on 12 July 2015 with 3 departures from Krai at 5am, 10.30am 11.30am and 5pm, and 3 departures from Kemubu at 8am 7.30am, … Continue reading Partial Reopening of the KTM East Coast Line