TRAIN SERVICE SCHEDULES
TRAIN SCHEDULE
Departure Time : Every Wednesday & Saturdays Only (9.30am – 1.40pm)
The North Borneo Railway runs two weekly return departures (Wednesday, Saturday) from Kota Kinabalu to Papar, year round. Lasting approximately 4 hours, passengers experience the lush landscape of the coastal and rural regions of Sabah. A typical ‘tiffin’ colonial lunch will be served on the return trip.
Itinerary :
| 9.30am | Boarding at Tanjung Aru Station – Breakfast is provided |
| 10.00 am | Depart from Tanjung Aru Station for Papar |
| 10.40 am | Stop at Kinarut Town – visit Tien Shi Temple or traditional shops |
| 11.00 am | Depart from Kinarut Station |
| 11.45 am | Arrive in Papar Town – visit local wet market and shops |
| 12.20 pm | Re-board train for return journey |
| 12.30 pm | Depart from Papar Station for Tanjung Aru |
| 12.40 pm | ‘Tiffin’ Lunch onboard |
| 1.40 pm | Arrive at Tanjung Aru Station |
TRAIN SCHEDULE + TRANSFERS (Recommended)
Departure Time : Every Wednesday & Saturdays Only (9.00am – 2.00pm)
Itinerary :
| 9.00am | Meet at your hotel lobby and depart to Tanjung Aru Train Station |
| 9.30am | Boarding at Tanjung Aru Station- Breakfast is provided |
| 10.00 am | Depart from Tanjung Aru Station for Papar |
| 10.40 am | Stop at Kinarut Town – visit Tien Shi Temple or traditional shops |
| 11.00 am | Depart from Kinarut Station |
| 11.45 am | Arrive in Papar Town – visit local wet market and shops |
| 12.20 pm | Re-board train for return journey |
| 12.30 pm | Depart from Papar Station for Tanjung Aru |
| 12.40 pm | ‘Tiffin’ Lunch onboard |
| 1.40 pm | Arrive at Tanjung Aru Station and you will be transferred back to your hotel |
| 2.00 pm | Estimated arrival back at your hotel |
Things You Should Bring:
- Comfortable walking shoe
- Umbrella/Cap
- Camera
Things You Should Know:
- The train runs every Wednesday and Saturday only.
- Passengers are offered free seating on one of the five colonial-style train carriages.
- For train ticket purchase only, please make your own way to Tanjung Aru station. Boarding time starts from 9.30am and the train will depart from station at 10:00am sharp.
Important Notes:
- Arrival and departure times are subject to change without notice. Pleased advised that
passengers travelling may encounter delays due to speed restrictions and other operating
conditions. - No refunds will be made for any missed boarding.
