3 Train Experiences in Malaysia to Build a Day Around

1.Kota Kinabalu, Sabah: North Borneo Heritage Train

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $114Our pick

Travel from Tanjung Aru to Papar on Sabah’s hybrid steam-diesel heritage train. An English-speaking crew serves lunch and refreshments, leads a mission-book walk through town, and offers henna art and fruit tasting. The steam locomotive is currently under maintenance, so diesel power may operate the train.

“Treinrit was leuk. Bezoek aan Papar ook. Personeel erg vriendelijk. Ze maakten er echt een feestje van.”

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2.Penang City & temple Tour with Penang Hill Train Fast Lane Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · from $83

You’ll tour George Town by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking driver, then ride Penang Hill’s funicular using fast-lane access. The route includes four major temples, Little India, St. George’s Church, Kapitan Keling Mosque and Kek Lok Si. Pickup is available in George Town and at the cruise terminal.

“The tour is advertised with an itinerary that cannot be met due to the time restrictions. I was disappointed because we paid alot of money for this tour and at certain points it was very rushed I don’t recommend this tour”

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3.Malaysia: KLIA Ekspres Airport Train Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $17Best value

Take the KLIA Ekspres from KLIA Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 to KL Sentral. The non-stop ride takes about 28 to 33 minutes, with trains every 15 to 30 minutes. You get a mobile ticket, onboard WiFi, and free platform porter service, but hotel transfers and food are not included.

“The food served in Business class didn’t reflect Malaysia but Indonesia. Why ayam rendang Minang when we have better menu reflecting Malaysian food ? Most of the passengers around me had the same opinion. They should at least promote Malaysian food and I wonder why they chose this menu out of many which are favourite for Malaysians .”

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