KTM Shuttle Tebrau: Timetable, Fares & How to Book

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  1. Quick facts
  2. Timetable (daily)
  3. Fares
  4. How to book
  5. Boarding rules
  6. Getting to Woodlands Train Checkpoint
  7. Will Shuttle Tebrau stop?
  8. Sources (opened 30 Oct 2026)

Last verified: 30 October 2026 against KTMB's official timetable PDF and Shuttle Tebrau FAQ.

Quick facts

  • Route: JB Sentral ↔ Woodlands Train Checkpoint. About 5 minutes per trip (per the timetable). [1]
  • 31 trains a day: 18 from JB Sentral and 13 from Woodlands, running daily. [1]
  • Fare: RM5 from JB Sentral. S$5 (charged in ringgit equivalent) from Woodlands for non-Malaysians. [2]
  • Book: online at https://online.ktmb.com.my or at the JB Sentral and Woodlands counters. Your passport is your boarding pass. [2]
  • Capacity: up to 320 seats per train. [2]

Timetable (daily)

Source: KTMB official timetable PDF linked from ktmb.com.my, marked "Effective 19 Jun 2022". It is still the schedule KTMB links to as of 30 Oct 2026. [1]

JB Sentral → Woodlands (18 trains)

Train Dep. JB Sentral Arr. Woodlands
ST61 05:00 05:05
ST63 05:30 05:35
ST65 06:00 06:05
ST67 06:30 06:35
ST69 07:00 07:05
ST71 07:30 07:35
ST73 08:45 08:50
ST75 10:00 10:05
ST77 11:30 11:35
ST79 12:45 12:50
ST81 14:00 14:05
ST83 15:15 15:20
ST85 16:30 16:35
ST87 17:45 17:50
ST89 19:00 19:05
ST91 20:15 20:20
ST93 21:30 21:35
ST95 22:45 22:50

Woodlands → JB Sentral (13 trains)

Train Dep. Woodlands Arr. JB Sentral
ST72 08:30 08:35
ST74 09:45 09:50
ST76 11:00 11:05
ST78 12:30 12:35
ST80 13:45 13:50
ST82 15:00 15:05
ST84 16:15 16:20
ST86 17:30 17:35
ST88 18:45 18:50
ST90 20:00 20:05
ST92 21:15 21:20
ST94 22:30 22:35
ST96 23:45 23:50

Singapore and Malaysia share the same time zone (UTC+8). The first train out of Woodlands is 08:30. Morning commuter trains only run from JB to Woodlands.

Check the live departure board before you travel: https://kitspids.ktmb.com.my/

Fares [2]

Journey Malaysian Non-Malaysian
JB Sentral → Woodlands RM5 RM5
Woodlands → JB Sentral RM5 S$5*
Return from JB Sentral RM5 + RM5 RM5 + S$5*
Return from Woodlands RM5 + RM5 S$5* + S$5*

* KTMB lists this as SGD5 converted to Malaysian ringgit.

  • No concession fares for students or seniors. [2]
  • Children under 4 ride free, but you must register them at the ticket counter before departure. Children aged 4 and over need a ticket. [2]
  • Money tip (from KTMB's fare table): a return booked from Woodlands is charged S$5 + S$5. Booking the JB→Woodlands leg as a separate one-way costs RM5 instead. TheSmartLocal also recommends this. [2][3]

How to book

  1. Go to https://online.ktmb.com.my and choose Shuttle Tebrau. ETS/Intercity is a separate tab. [2][3]
  2. Enter each passenger's name, passport number and passport expiry date. All are required. [2]
  3. You can buy up to 6 tickets per online transaction (up to 4 at the counter). [2]
  4. Pay. TheSmartLocal lists Visa/Mastercard and Malaysian e-wallets (KTM Wallet, Boost, Touch 'n Go eWallet). This comes from a media guide, not KTMB. [3]
  5. When tickets go on sale: TheSmartLocal says tickets are released 1 month in advance and weekend/holiday trains sell out. We could not confirm the booking window on a KTMB page this run. [3]

At the counter: counters stop selling 20 minutes before departure. [2] KTMB says Malaysians buying at the Woodlands counter can only pay by KTM Wallet. At JB Sentral, counter payment is cash, KTM Wallet or card. [2]

Boarding rules [2]

Station Gate opens Gate closes
JB Sentral 30 min before departure 10 min before departure
Woodlands 40 min before departure 20 min before departure
  • Scan your passport at the automatic gate. Only ticket holders can enter the boarding hall.
  • Your passport needs at least 30 days' validity from the travel date when travelling from JB Sentral to Woodlands.
  • No changes to tickets. Refunds: 75% if you cancel more than 72 hours before departure, 50% within 72 hours.

Getting to Woodlands Train Checkpoint

TheSmartLocal recommends taking bus 856 from opposite Marsiling MRT (Exit C), 3 stops to Woodlands Centre Road. Buses 170, 178, 903, 911, 912, 912B and 950 also stop there. [3] Media guide, not an official source.

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Will Shuttle Tebrau stop?

  • The RTS Link (Woodlands North ↔ Bukit Chagar) is now targeted for February 2027. That still depends on independent safety certification and final regulatory approvals (joint LTA–MOT Malaysia release, 2 Oct 2026). [4]
  • Media reports say Shuttle Tebrau will stop about 6 months after RTS Link opens. We have not found an official end date. [3]

Sources (opened 30 Oct 2026)

  1. KTMB — Shuttle Tebrau timetable PDF (linked from https://www.ktmb.com.my/traintime.html, "Effective 19 Jun 2022"): https://www.ktmb.com.my/assets/pdf/2026/Jadual%20Tren%20Int%201%20Jan%202027%20(Tebrau).pdf
  2. KTMB — Shuttle Tebrau FAQ: https://online.ktmb.com.my/Home/ShuttleFAQ
  3. TheSmartLocal — KTM Shuttle Tebrau Guide (updated 22 May 2026): https://thesmartlocal.com/read/ktm-shuttle-guide/
  4. LTA / MOT Malaysia joint release, 2 Oct 2026: https://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/newsroom/2026/10/news-releases/grantors-informed-rts-link-service-targeted-feb-2027.html