How To Get To Larkin Bus Terminal (Larkin Sentral) From Singapore

Last updated 14 Aug 2024SGMYTAXI

Larkin Sentral (previously known as Larkin Bus Terminal) is the main public transport hub in Johor, offering bus services all around West Malaysia.

Hence, it’s not uncommon for tourists from Singapore to make a stop here first before heading to their intended destination.

Since not many Singaporeans have their own car, this guide aims to walk you through the transport options from Singapore to Larkin Sentral.

Stick with us as we share insightful tips that promise to make your journey easier.

 

 

1. Overview: Transport Singapore To Larkin Sentral

There are 3 transport options that will get you from Singapore to Larkin Sentral.

For a direct transfer from your doorstep in Singapore to Larkin Sentral, the private car taxi is your best bet.

You can also take the bus via Woodlands (instead of Tuas Second Link), but that will include many stops.

Finally, there are public taxis you can take to Larkin Sentral.

We’ll elaborate more below.

 

2. Private Car Taxi From Singapore To Larkin Sentral

The most convenient mode of travel from Singapore to Larkin Sentral in JB is by private car (SGMYTAXI), allowing passengers to stay in the car for Singapore-JB immigration clearance.

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3. Bus From Singapore To Larkin Sentral

You can also go to Larkin Sentral from Singapore by bus.

There is only one bus from Singapore to Larkin Sentral, and that is the Singapore-Johore Express (SJE). It departs from Queen Street Terminal, Singapore.

Read Also: How To Get To Larkin Bus Terminal (Larkin Sentral) From Singapore

To get to Queen Street Terminal, walk from either Bugis or Rochor MRT Station.

Unless you are on a budget, I wouldn’t recommend taking this bus. Here’s why:

• Low frequency of buses since there aren’t many passengers.
• Departs only every 30-45 minutes.
• You can only pay by cash at the bus counter.
• Need to get off and alight with luggage twice at Singapore-Malaysia border checkpoints for immigration clearance.

Looking for an alternative?

You can instead take any of the buses below to JB Sentral, then hop on a Causeway Link CWL connecting bus to Larkin Sentral. Check out the step-by-step guide for how:

 

Step 1: Take Bus From Singapore To JB Sentral

Take any of the buses listed below to get across the Singapore-Malaysia border and reach JB Sentral.

Bus Departure Location	Bus Operator
Kranji MRT	Causeway Link Bus CW1
Queen Street Terminal	Causeway Link Bus CW2 (Day Service)
Newton Food Centre	Causeway Link bus CW5

 

If you’d like to know more about public buses from Singapore to JB Sentral, have a look at: How  To Go To JB Sentral From Singapore or Bus To JB Via Woodlands

In general, taking the bus is not encouraged for several reasons:

• Required to alight twice at Singapore-Malaysia border.
• Time consuming, since there are very long queues especially during weekends or public holidays.
• It’s always crowded, which is worse when the weather is hot. You’ll end up in a bad mood.
• Not suitable if travelling with kids, elderly folks, or a large group.

 

If you decide to take the bus to JB via Tuas Second Link, here’s a complete guide: Bus from Singapore to JB via Tuas.

 

Step 2: Clear Singapore-JB Immigration

At the Singapore Checkpoint, get off the bus and head towards Immigration. Once you’ve cleared immigration, get back on your bus.

Then, at the Malaysia Checkpoint, get off the bus and head towards immigration. Proceed to clear immigration.

Read Also: Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC)

 

Step 3: Take Causeway Link Bus CWL From JB Sentral To Larkin Sentral

Once you’ve cleared immigration at JB CIQ First Link, transfer to a CWL bus with your CW1/CW2/CW5 ticket.

But if you took a SBS or SMRT bus to JB CIQ First Link, you would need to pay for a bus fare from JB Sentral to Larkin Sentral.

Bus Service No.	Bus Schedule
Causeway Link Bus CWL	Daily From 6:30am to 11:30pm (Sunday until 9:45pm), bus interval every 20-30 minutes

In case you are in a hurry or urgent need, you can always hail a local taxi or Grab car to Larkin Sentral.

 

4. Taxi From Singapore To Larkin

The third transport option from Singapore to Larkin Sentral is by taxi.

To get one, go to Ban San Taxi Terminal (located on Bugis Queen Street). This is what it looks like:

Here, you can find traditional taxi services to Larkin Sentral.

If you don’t want to take the bus and have some room in your budget, come to Ban San Taxi Terminal and request a “car pool” price.