Train from Malaysia to Bangkok,, anyone have info?

My friend and I want to use our FF miles with Northewest air for free
trip to Bangkok. in Jan 2004, But thay are booked up till after march
2004.. But have flights to Malaysia.. Was thinking of taking train
from Malaysia to Bangkok Thailand. Any one know how long (time) it
takes,,the cost, And any advice.

Hi Bill

Take a look at this:
http://www.ktmb.com.my/

Regards
Ann
(who is going to Malaysia in January:-)


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My friend and I want to use our FF miles with Northewest air for free
trip to Bangkok. in Jan 2004, But thay are booked up till after march
2004.. But have flights to Malaysia.. Was thinking of taking train
from Malaysia to Bangkok Thailand. Any one know how long (time) it
takes,,the cost, And any advice.

Very comfortable bus KL-Penang about 6-7 hours or so. Extremely
comfortable sleepertrain Penang-Bangkok would be about 24 hours,
second class sleeper around 24 US$.

Kris



On 23 Dec 2003 10:42:26 -0800, (Bill) wrote:

My friend and I want to use our FF miles with Northewest air for free
trip to Bangkok. in Jan 2004, But thay are booked up till after march
2004.. But have flights to Malaysia.. Was thinking of taking train
from Malaysia to Bangkok Thailand. Any one know how long (time) it
takes,,the cost, And any advice.

Kris wrote:
Very comfortable bus KL-Penang about 6-7 hours or so. Extremely
comfortable sleepertrain Penang-Bangkok would be about 24 hours,
second class sleeper around 24 US$.

You could also take the overnight sleeper from KL to Penang, spend a little
time there, and then join the train onward to Bangkok.

It's a long trip overland, so breaking it up is nice if you have the time.

miguel
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On Tue, 23 Dec 2003 23:49:19 GMT, (Miguel Cruz) wrote:

Kris wrote:
Very comfortable bus KL-Penang about 6-7 hours or so. Extremely
comfortable sleepertrain Penang-Bangkok would be about 24 hours,
second class sleeper around 24 US$.

You could also take the overnight sleeper from KL to Penang, spend a little
time there, and then join the train onward to Bangkok.

It's a long trip overland, so breaking it up is nice if you have the time.

miguel

True. I can never resist the temptation though to stop in Penang for a
few days and eat, eat, eat... :-)

Kris

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Kris wrote:
Very comfortable bus KL-Penang about 6-7 hours or so. Extremely
comfortable sleepertrain Penang-Bangkok would be about 24 hours,
second class sleeper around 24 US$.

You could also take the overnight sleeper from KL to Penang, spend a little
time there, and then join the train onward to Bangkok.

It's a long trip overland, so breaking it up is nice if you have the time.

miguel

Can you tell me what places along the way that are good to stop at and
what to see.. Thank's Bill

Bill wrote:
(Miguel Cruz) wrote in message
...
Kris wrote:
Very comfortable bus KL-Penang about 6-7 hours or so. Extremely
comfortable sleepertrain Penang-Bangkok would be about 24 hours,
second class sleeper around 24 US$.

You could also take the overnight sleeper from KL to Penang, spend a
little time there, and then join the train onward to Bangkok.

It's a long trip overland, so breaking it up is nice if you have the
time.

miguel

Can you tell me what places along the way that are good to stop at and
what to see.. Thank's Bill


How much time do you have in total for your trip?.
If you have to fly home from KL, to save time. you could fly back from
Bangkok to JB using Air Asia.Then Bus up to KL- They've got some really
good flight deals if you book early enough.

Jan


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Jan wrote:
How much time do you have in total for your trip?.
If you have to fly home from KL, to save time. you could fly back from
Bangkok to JB using Air Asia.Then Bus up to KL- They've got some really
good flight deals if you book early enough.

Wow, fabulous news about AirAsia flying to Bangkok. I was wondering if/when
that was going to happen. Now, if they can get the KUL-BKK route...

miguel
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Miguel Cruz wrote:
Jan wrote:
How much time do you have in total for your trip?.
If you have to fly home from KL, to save time. you could fly back
from Bangkok to JB using Air Asia.Then Bus up to KL- They've got
some really good flight deals if you book early enough.

Wow, fabulous news about AirAsia flying to Bangkok. I was wondering
if/when that was going to happen. Now, if they can get the KUL-BKK
route...

miguel

Have you checked out their JB-BKK fare yet ?? Its unbelievable, and I used
to think MAS was cheap!!
Yes It would be so useful if there was a KL-BKK flight- pref before March
next year- would suit me!!
Merry Xmas
Jan


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"Jan" wrote:
Have you checked out their JB-BKK fare yet ?? Its unbelievable, and
I used to think MAS was cheap!!

Sorry, what does JB stand for?

Johor Bahru-- near to Singapore

Jan


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