Travel by KTM Komuter train to/from Gurun is a quick and cheap way to get around this part of Malaysia, with regular services on the Northern Komuter Line (Komuter Utara) to Padang Besar on the Thailand border, and Butterworth in Penang.
You can also travel by cheap commuter train further south into the state of Perak (as far as Ipoh).
This route connects to the Butterworth - Padang Besar route at Bukit Mertajam.
For the full KTM Komuter train schedule for northbound services to Padang Besar click here >
For the southbound train schedule to Butterworth click here >
Ticket Price List:
Northbound trains:
Gurun to Kobah KTM fare = RM 1.90
Gurun to Alor Setar KTM fare = RM 3.90
Gurun to Anak Bukit KTM fare = RM 4.40
Gurun to Kodiang KTM fare = RM 5.60
Gurun to Arau KTM fare = RM 6.10
Gurun to Bukit Ketri KTM fare = RM 6.80
Gurun to Padang Besar KTM fare = RM 7.90
Southbound trains:
Gurun to Sungai Petani KTM fare = RM 2.30
Gurun to Tasek Gelugor KTM fare = RM 4.00
Gurun to Bukit Mertajam KTM fare = RM 4.30
Gurun to Bukit Tengah KTM fare = RM 4.70
Gurun to Butterworth KTM fare = RM 4.90
For these trains, you will have to take a train from Gurun to Bukit Mertajam, then change trains there.
To view the full Komuter schedule for this route click here >
Ticket Price List:
Gurun to Simpang Ampat KTM fare = RM 4.70
Gurun to Nibong Tebal KTM fare = RM 5.60
Gurun to Parit Buntar KTM fare = RM 5.90
Gurun to Bagan Serai KTM fare = RM 6.70
Gurun to Kamunting KTM fare = RM 9.10
Gurun to Taiping KTM fare = RM 9.40
Gurun to Padang Rengas KTM fare = RM 10.70
Gurun to Kuala Kangsar KTM fare = RM 11.10
Gurun to Sungai Siput KTM fare = RM 12.50
Gurun to Ipoh KTM fare = RM 14.80
You can not make an advance booking for commuter trains in Malaysia.
All you do is just turn up at the station, buy your Komuter train ticket, then take the next available departure.
These trains are like tube/subway trains, with seating down the edges and standing room in the centre.
At busy times of day, it may be standing room only as this section of the line is often very busy.
Related pages:
KTM Komuter Utara Timetables main page >