Malaysia Travel Forum

Hi we arrive by AirAsia to KL 6th Feb. stay a few days then onto Bangkok. Can anyone advise me if there is a train between KL & Bangkok and return. Also if the trains are OK. I know we can fly but thought trains may be just a little different and an easy way for us oldies to see some of the country side.
Thanks in advance. Lyn

hi,,,welcome to malaysia,,,yes have train from kl to had yai (thailand border) but from there u can change to thai railway system have daily trip to bangkok..or u can buy train ticket to buterworth and from butterworth also have train direct to Bangkok (bangkok express)

useful link : http://www.ktmb.com.my (train depart at KL sentral station)
http://www.railway.co.th/english/index.asp

Thank you.. Also can you tell me how long I can stay in Malaysia without a visa.

hi lyn,
most visitors do not need a visa if stay is less than 1 month..check on site listed
http://www.learn4good.com/travel/malaysia_visa.htm#req
re train travel....imho the train travel is not worth it. you'll see many, many rubber and date plantations and small villages. fly to bangkok on airasia or nok airlines and use the time that you would have spent on the train (which might not be too flash-do not know much about this aspect of the trains) enjoying bangkok instead.