Transport Guide From Singapore To JB (Bus, Car, KTM, Ferry)
Are you looking for available transport options from Singapore to JB?
Here’s a helpful guide for those seeking the best transport options, whether via the Woodlands Causeway border or the Tuas Second Link border.
Below are 6 different methods of travel for you to consider.
Choose the one that best suits your needs!”
1. Transport To JB From Singapore By Private Car
Singapore to Legoland Private Taxi
A private car offers unparalleled convenience for traveling from Singapore to Johor Bahru, particularly ideal for families with young children, seniors, or groups of 5 to 10 friends.
For just SGD100, you can enjoy door-to-door pick-up service for your entire family, riding in a luxurious MPV vehicle.
Why Choose SGMYTAXI Private Taxi:
- Direct transfer services between Singapore and Johor Bahru.
- Pick you up at your preferred date and time and any point in Singapore and drop off at your selected location in Johor Bahru.
- Hassle-free when crossing Singapore – Malaysia border – no need to get off from vehicle to clear immigration.
- Non-sharing ride.
- Experienced and friendly drivers who are able to stick to customers’ schedule & practice all safety procedures.
- Comfortable 7 to 10 seater & well-maintained MPV car, safety is ensured.
- Good feedback reviews from customers.
Why Don’t Choose SGMYTAXI Private Taxi:
- Expensive if travelling alone or less than 3 people.
Recommended For:
- Families travelling with younger children and elderly people.
- Group of friends with 5 to 10 people.
Tips:
- Book earlier to avoid disappointment, especially during peak holidays
- Alert your driver beforehand if you need child seats for your children
2. Transport To JB From Singapore By Bus
Considering traveling from Singapore to Johor Bahru by bus?
Well, it’s an option, but not exactly the most recommended. Buses might be cheap, but they’re often crowded and uncomfortable.
Plus, you’ll have to deal with long wait times at the border, not to mention the hassle of lugging your luggage around.
If you have no other choice, then sure, go ahead, but be prepared for a less-than-ideal journey.
Why Choose Bus:
- Cheapest ride.
Why Don’t Choose Bus:
- Time consuming – Queue long lines to clear immigration. Extremely slow during peak hours.
- Hassle – Repeating actions of bringing luggage up and down from the bus and immigration building.
- Clearing customs may take up 2 to 3 hours during peak season.
- Inconvenient when you’re traveling with elderly people or with your children.
Recommended for:
- Budget travellers.
- Solo or couple
- Travellers who carry less luggage.
Below is the bus which offers cross-border bus services to Johor Bahru from different locations in Singapore via Singapore-Malaysia Checkpoints.
2.1 Causeway Link Bus Via Woodlands Causeway
| Departure Location in Singapore | Bus Service No. | Destination |
| Kranji MRT Station | Causeway Link Bus CW1 (Bus Route) | JB CIQ |
| Queen Street Terminal | Causeway Link Bus CW2 (Bus Route) | JB CIQ |
| Newton Circus | Causeway Link Bus CW5 (Bus Route) | JB CIQ |
| JB CIQ | Causeway Link Bus CWL (Bus Route) | Larkin Sentral |
Notes:
- Recommend CW1 & CW2 because higher bus frequency and few stops in between
2.2 Causeway Link Bus Via Tuas Second Link
| Departure Location in Singapore | Bus Service No. | Destination |
| Boon Lay Way Bus Stop | Causeway Link Bus CW6 (Bus Route) | JB Second Link CIQ |
| Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange | Causeway Link Bus CW3 (Bus Route) | JB Second Link CIQ |
| Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange | Causeway Link Bus CW4 (Bus Route) | Terminal Pontian |
| Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange | Causeway Link Bus CW4S (Bus Route) | Terminal Sutera Mall |
| JB Second Link CIQ | Causeway Link Bus CW3L (Bus Route) | Perling Mall |
| JB Second Link CIQ | Causeway Link Bus CW3S (Bus Route) | Terminal Bus Taman Ungku Tun Aminah |
| JB Second Link CIQ | Causeway Link Bus CW4G (Bus Route) | Terminal Bus Gelang Patah |
| JB Second Link CIQ | Causeway Link Bus CW7L (Bus Route) | Hotel Ramada Meridin |
Notes:
- Recommend CW3 & CW4 because higher bus frequency and direct from Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange to JB Second Link CIQ.
- Look for connecting bus CW7L if you want to go Legoland Malaysia after reach JB Second Link CIQ.
2.3 SBS Bus
| Departure Location in Singapore | Bus Service No. | Destination |
| Kranji MRT Station | SBS Bus 170X (Bus Route) | JB Sentral Bus Terminal |
| Queen Street Terminal | SBS Bus 170 (previously called Bus 170 Red Plate) (Bus Route) |
JB Sentral Bus Terminal |
| Jurong Town Hall Bus Interchange | SBS Bus 160 (Bus Route) | JB CIQ |
Notes:
- Recommend Bus 170X because high bus frequency – bus comes every 2 to 3 minutes.
2.4 SJE Bus
| Departure Location in Singapore | Bus Service No. | Destination |
| Queen Street Terminal | *Singapore-Johor Express Bus (SJE) | Larkin Sentral |
*Accept only cash & less passengers, higher chances to grab a seat.
2.5 SMRT Bus
| Departure Location in Singapore | Bus Service No. | Destination |
| Woodlands Temporarily Bus Interchange | SMRT Bus 950 (Bus Route) | JB Sentral Bus Terminal |
2.6 Transtar Bus
| Departure Location in Singapore | Bus Service No. | Destination |
| Changi Airport | Transtar Bus TS1 | JB CIQ |
| Marina Square | *Transtar Bus TS3 | JB CIQ |
| Resort World Sentosa | Transtar Bus TS8 | JB CIQ |
| Buona Vista | Transtar Bus TS6 | Gelang Patah Sentral |
Reminders:
- Try to avoid bus travel during rush hours, typically between 7:00am to 9:00am and 5:00pm to 8:00pm, to steer clear of overcrowding.
- Tap your Ez-Link card once to obtain the receipt. Do not tap the payment machine when disembarking at the checkpoint.
- Keep your bus tickets as it is needed to resume your journey after clearing immigration at Singapore Checkpoints
- Need to alight from buses twice to clear immigration.
- Need not to board the same bus but of the same services.
- Daily evenings are peak hours especially Friday. Clearing immigration may take hours to complete. Check here for best time to go JB.
For more bus details refer here:
3. Transport To JB From Singapore By Train
KTM Train to JB arrived at JB Sentral
KTM Shuttle Tebrau is the only cross-border shuttle train to provide an alternative route from Singapore to Johor Bahru and vice-versa.
The train consists of 4 coaches and it can accommodate up to 320 passengers in total.
With merely 5 minutes, this train will bring you directly from Woodlands Train Checkpoint to JB Sentral Train Station.
Why Choose Train
- Fast way to get to JB Sentral.
- Cheap
- Comfortable
- Confirm getting a seat.
Why Don’t Choose Train:
- Limited tickets are sold.
- Need to wait for hours if you miss the train.
Recommended For:
- People stay in JB and working in Singapore.
- Business travellers.
Train Price Range (Ticket price are different in SG and JB):
- Buy from Woodlands CIQ: SGD$5 per way. Return tickets cost SGD$5.
- Buy from JB Sentral: RM5 per way. Return tickets cost SGD$5.
3.1 How To Get To Woodlands Train Checkpoint From Singapore
- Head to Marsiling MRT – Go the bus stop in front of Marsiling Station.
- Board bus 856 and alight from the bus while the bus arrives at the bus stop at Woodlands Centre Road. You have reached your destination.
3.2 Where To Buy KTM Train From Singapore To JB Tickets
You can but the KTM train to JB ticket online via https://shuttleonline.ktmb.com.my/Home/Shuttle
Or you can buy the train ticket over the counter at Woodands Train Checkpoint or JB Sentral train station..
3.3 KTM Train From SIngapore To JB Schedule
Departure Time: 8:30am, 9:45am, 11:00am, 12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3:00pm, 4:15pm, 5:30pm, 6:45pm, 8:00pm, 9:15pm, 10:30pm and 11:45pm
KTM train boarding time at Woodlands Train Checkpoint
- Open 40 minutes before departure time.
- Closed 20 minutes before departure time.
Notes:
- Before boarding the train, you’ll clear immigration for both Singapore and Malaysia at Woodlands Train Checkpoint.
- Child below 4 years old can get a free ride.
- Photography is prohibited.
4. Transport To JB From Singapore By Car
Traveling to JB from Singapore by car offers convenience and flexibility.
There are 2 straight routes which connect Singapore to Johor Bahru. Drive through any of them and you’ll be arriving at Johor Bahru.
Why Choose Self-Driving:
- Convenience, you can easily travel to any places you want in Malaysia.
- Need not to spend time waiting for arrival of public transport.
Why Don’t Choose Self-Driving:
- Susceptible to traffic jams during peak hours.
- You would be tiring.
Recommend For:
- People who own a car and love driving to Malaysia
- Those who need to travel to many places which cannot be reached by public transport.
Decide the destination in JB first before selecting either Tuas Checkpoint or Woodlands Checkpoint for your crossing.
Below are the toll fee for car at both checkpoints:
Toll Fee For Car At Woodlands Causeway
| Woodlands Checkpoint | JB CIQ (Sultan Iskandar Complex) |
| Leaving Singapore: SGD$0.80 per car | Entering Johor:
RM2.37 per car |
Toll Fee For Car At Tuas Second Link
| Tuas Checkpoint | JB CIQ Second Link (Sultan Iskandar Complex) |
| Peak Hours (5:00am – 10:00am, 3:00pm – 11:00pm):
SGD$2.10 per car Off-Peak Hours (10:00am – 3:00pm, 11:00pm – 5:00am): SGD$1.10 per car |
Entering Johor:
RM4.00 per car Leaving Johor: RM6.14 per car |
Note:
- For toll fees, only payments that made by EZ-Link, NETS FlashPay, NETS Cashcard, and Autopass Card are accepted. They do not accept cash payments.
- Otherwise, buy toll card with a fixed amount of RM30 at any toll booths available. Use this card for Touch-n-Go system.
- For foreign registered cars, VEP fee of S$35 is imposed per day.
- For foreign registered motorcycles, VEP fee of S$4 is imposed per day.
- VEP fee applies only from 2am – 5pm, starting from Monday to Friday. Other time is free of charge.
- Petrol tank should not be less than ¾ full while leaving Singapore. If less than ¾, you’ll face $500 fine.
- Bring your passport. Make sure that all the passports of passengers in your car get stamped.
5. Transport To JB From Singapore By Ferry
BatamFast Ferry to Desaru Coast from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal
If you’re going to Desaru, then you can take ferry service from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal.
Why Choose Ferry:
- Heavily traffic jams in Singapore-Johor border
- If you love to see the seaview
- Visiting Desaru Coast or Pengerang
Why Don’t Choose Ferry:
- Departure time is fixed and limited
The ferry schedule and ticket price as follows:
| From Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal | Departure Time | Ticket Price |
| To Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal | Thursday to Monday: 8:30am
5:30pm (return) |
1 way: SGD$70
2 way: SGD$108 |
| To Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal | Friday to Sunday: 10:40am
4:00pm (return) |
1 way: SGD$43
2 way: SGD$73 |
Where To Buy Ferry Ticket To Desaru
You can purchase the ferry ticket to Desaru online via https://batamfast.com/home/index.ashx/ or over the counter.
What Is The Travel Duration From Singapore To Desaru
Route 1: Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal To Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal
Ferry ride 90 minutes + around 10 minutes free shuttle bus ride from ferry terminal to Desaru Coast
Things To Note:
- Ferry departure time may vary from time to time depending on the weather on your travel date.
- 2 ferries will run at the same time during peak periods.
Route 2: Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal To Tanjung Pengelih Ferry Terminal
Ferry ride 35 minutes + around 1 hour land transport to Desaru Coast.
Things To Note:
- This route is not recommended as there are no shuttle bus to take you from ferry terminal to Desaru Coast. You need to arrange the land transport yourself.
- Only recommend for those working in Pengerang or visiting Desaru Alpacas Farm, Desaru Mini Zoo.
Route 3: Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal To Tanjung Belungkor Ferry Terminal
This route not yet in operation.
6. Transport To JB From Singapore By Flight
There is NO Flight along this route If you tried Googling flights from Changi Airport to Senai Airport.
The other alternative is to fly to KL from Singapore, then from KL to Johor Bahru. From Senai Airport, you can take a grab to JB. Not recommended!
