{"id":57813,"date":"2022-09-28T09:00:20","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T01:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=57813"},"modified":"2023-06-06T17:51:38","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T09:51:38","slug":"sleeper-train-malaysia-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/sleeper-train-malaysia-route\/","title":{"rendered":"Visit Thailand, Ipoh &#038; More With These Sleeper Train Routes\u00a0In Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure, planes and cars are more efficient ways of travelling. But sometimes it\u2019s just nice to slow it down and let someone take the wheel while you enjoy the scenery en route. A sure way to do so? Take a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleeper train route in Malaysia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. As the locomotive saunters you to your destination, you\u2019re free to contemplate life, fully engaged in conversations or gaze outside the window for hours on end. It\u2019s a refreshing way to decompress, one that\u2019s sorely needed in a society that craves immediate gratification. If all this sounds like the ideal escape for you, book a ticket to embark on these scenic train rides.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: Ticket prices and routes are accurate at the time of writing. Arrival times are estimations and subject to change depending on external factors like weather and immigration procedures (for Thailand-bound routes).\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take It Slow With These <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeper Train Routes In Malaysia<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grab a book, queue in your favourite podcast, engage in thoughtful discourse or think about nothing, these train routes will free up pockets of time you didn\u2019t know you had. Tickets can be purchased at all KTM counters or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ktmb.com.my\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. KL -&gt; Ipoh<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57817\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57817\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57817 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Ipoh-min.jpg\" alt=\"sleeper train malaysia route ipoh\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Ipoh-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Ipoh-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Ipoh-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Ipoh-min-230x173.jpg 230w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Ipoh-min-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Ipoh-min-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57817\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@megacaesaria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mega Caesaria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Unsplash<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kicking off the list is the route shuttling between KL and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-food-in-ipoh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ipoh<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The Perak state capital, a popular destination among Klang Valley\u2019s city dwellers known for its laidback attitude and delicious food, is reachable through the Electric Train Service (ETS). Although it doesn\u2019t qualify as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleeper train route in Malaysia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (though the rhythm of the train will likely lull you to a nap)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it\u2019s a good start for those who aren\u2019t keen on spending the night onboard a locomotive just yet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several services a day and the journey duration depends on ticket classification\u2014the more expensive the ticket, the fewer the stops\u2014but you should reach Ipoh in under three hours regardless of which ticket you get.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clocking it at speeds up to 140km\/h, the trains are modern and equipped with an in-house bistro for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Snacks-cat.11000003.11000010\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">snacks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, washroom facilities to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=travel%20toiletries%20set\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">freshen up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/search?keyword=led%20tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LED TVs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you seek on-screen entertainment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time to destination: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 2 hours and 40 minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Total ticket cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About RM26\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Good to know: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The route is as busy as it gets during the holidays.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. KL -&gt; Hat Yai\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57816\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57816\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57816 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Hat-Yai-min.jpg\" alt=\"hatyai sleeper train malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Hat-Yai-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Hat-Yai-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Hat-Yai-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Hat-Yai-min-230x173.jpg 230w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Hat-Yai-min-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Hat-Yai-min-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57816\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/pmbrutiketmurah\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">@pmbrutiketmurah<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Twitter<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking of visiting Thailand but the flights are too pricey at the moment? Embark on a budget-friendly yet picturesque commute that takes you northbound from KL Sentral to Hat Yai. But you\u2019ll first have to reach Padang Besar, the border town in Perlis via the ETS train. Once there, hop on the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) train to Hat Yai. The entire journey takes between 10-12 hours to complete depending on how busy immigration is.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you pass through the Malaysian countryside, you\u2019ll be treated to wallpaper-worthy sights of sloping hills, vast greenery with pockets of rustic kampung houses and paddy fields in between. Definitely a refreshing switch-up of scenery from the city\u2019s concrete jungle, which literally pales in comparison to glorious flora and fauna.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make your journey as comfortable as possible, this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleeper train route in Malaysia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> comes with your preferred berth allocation (top or bottom) and a dining car for warm refreshments. If you&#8217;ve got the extra dime to spare, hop on the newly introduced Victorian-themed coach for the ultimate cross-border experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time to destination: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 12 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Total ticket cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About RM70\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Good to know: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your tickets ahead of time, especially during peak season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. KL -&gt; Bangkok<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57814\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57814\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57814 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Bangkok-min.jpg\" alt=\"sleeper train malaysia route bangkok\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Bangkok-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Bangkok-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Bangkok-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Bangkok-min-230x173.jpg 230w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Bangkok-min-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Bangkok-min-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57814\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@cartayen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alejandro Cartagena ??<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Unsplash<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of heading to Hat Yai, you can also reach Bangkok via the SRT at Padang Besar. It\u2019s a much longer journey that takes close to 18 hours, as opposed to the Hat Yai route at just shy of one hour.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Come nightfall, the seats are converted into berths with curtains for added privacy. And if you\u2019re already salivating at the thought of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-thai-food-kl-pj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thai food<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll be glad to know that there\u2019s an in-house canteen serving anything from tomyum to basil chicken rice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time to destination:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Up to 27 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Total ticket cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About RM250<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Good to know: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure you have enough Thai baht at hand for purchasing food onboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. KL -&gt; Kelantan<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57818\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57818\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57818 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Kelantan-min.jpg\" alt=\"kelantan kl travel\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Kelantan-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Kelantan-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Kelantan-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Kelantan-min-230x173.jpg 230w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Kelantan-min-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Kelantan-min-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57818\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@izdiharsahalan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Izdihar Sahalan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Unsplash<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This particular route went viral on Twitter for its unfiltered panoramic views of Malaysia\u2019s most photogenic terrains. Think limestone hills, tunnels, and one of the oldest rail bridges in Malaysia, The Guillemard Bridge. To experience this scoop of the countryside, you\u2019ll first have to take an ETS train from KL Sentral to Gemas because this particular train doesn\u2019t depart from KL.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next is the 16-hour-long ride from Gemas to Tumpat. Like the Hat Yai route, there\u2019s a 24\/7 dining car and you get your own berth to retreat to. Though it\u2019s important to note that only the lower berths have windows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time to destination: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Up to 20 hours<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Total ticket cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About RM60<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Good to know: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring your own <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Pillows-Bolsters-cat.11001155.11001165.11001828\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pillow<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/Blankets-Comforters-Quilts-cat.11001155.11001165.11001827\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blankets<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make your berth as comfortable as possible, especially if you\u2019re someone who struggles to sleep in a bed that\u2019s not yours.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Johor Bahru -&gt; Penang<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57820\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57820\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57820 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Penang-min.jpg\" alt=\"sleeper train malaysia route penang\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Penang-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Penang-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Penang-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Penang-min-230x173.jpg 230w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Penang-min-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Penang-min-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@chippenpuepp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christoph Theisinger<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Unsplash<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skip the planes and cars as you take the road less travelled for an epic south-north bound <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sleeper train in Malaysia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The journey requires a little bit of planning because there are no direct rail links between JB and Penang.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First get yourself to Gemas. From there you\u2019ll have to board an ETS towards Butterworth, a journey that takes about seven hours. Then jump on the next ferry that takes you to Penang. Try to do it at sunset because the golden hour view of Penang is gorgeous.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prefer to spend the night in Butterworth? Always hiding behind the coattails of its more famous island sibling, Butterworth is underrated as a tourist destination. Check out the Art Walk to admire the works of local artists or go on a food trail tasting everything from scrumptious <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-dim-sum-in-kl-pj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">dim sum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to authentic Western fare.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Time to destination: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close to 12 hours provided no time is spent in Butterworth\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Total ticket cost: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RM87<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Good to know: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s only <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trip per day shuttling from Gemas to Butterworth at 3.10pm.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Johor Bahru -&gt; Penang<\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go On A Trip Like No Other With These <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleeper Train Routes In Malaysia<\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_57819\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-57819\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-57819 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Last-min.jpg\" alt=\"ktm malaysia\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Last-min.jpg 800w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Last-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Last-min-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Last-min-230x173.jpg 230w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Last-min-350x263.jpg 350w, https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Sleeper-Train-Last-min-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-57819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ktmberhad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KTM Berhad<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> via Facebook<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While driving and flying are the preferred ways of travelling, there\u2019s just something romantic and nostalgic about riding a train. And best of all, you&#8217;ll get to see the country at a relaxing pace. What\u2019s the rush? You\u2019re already rushing everywhere; to work, to eat, to your next appointment, to the washroom\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding more ways to tame the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/category\/lifestyle\/travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">wanderlust<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in you? Get some sun at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-islands-sabah-malaysia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these islands in Sabah<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or withdraw into nature at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/best-resort-janda-baik\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these beautiful homes on the hills of Janda Baik<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sure, planes and cars are more efficient ways of travelling. 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