The KL-Bangkok direct train is set to resume in 2025
Malaysia's Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed that both countries are working to resume a direct train service between the two cities. The route will link Kuala Lumpur, Butterworth, Padang Besar, and Bangkok in one seamless route. As it'll be built on an existing railway track, Malaysia and Thai authorities are confident that it can be set up quickly.
This follows news of a Butterworth-Hat Yai train service that will roll out in Q3 2025. Thai authorities have also floated the idea of extending the rail network from Sungai Golok to Rantau Panjang and Pasir Mas in Malaysia, reported Railway Supply. However, these plans will take longer to materialise as these older train tracks will need to be spruced up.
Either way, we're all for greater rail integration between Malaysia and Thailand – it's a more scenic and affordable way to travel between two fantastic countries. If you (like us), can't wait to explore either country in the meantime, check out all the fantastic things to see, eat, and do in their capitals, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, right now.
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