Step By Step Guide: Woodlands Train Station To JB Sentral Station

Last updated 10 Sep 2024SGMYTAXI

Got shocked when seeing photos and videos of huge crowds of people at customs during long weekends and holidays…

Don’t dare to travel to Malaysia during holidays??

But do you know that, actually there are an alternative way for people to travel between Singapore and Malaysia.

Have you heard about KTM Shuttle Tebrau and do you know how to take train to JB?

Here is Woodlands to JB train guide of how to travel between Singapore and JB by using KTM train!

 

About KTM Shuttle Tebrau

KTM Shuttle Tebrau is a well-known cross-border railway passenger train that is located between JB Sentral – Singapore Causeway.

Shuttle Tebrau trains travel passengers across the Causeway for only 5 minutes and most importantly less passenger volume at the custom.

That makes this transport very high demand and popular especially during long holidays.

Due to these reasons, passengers must keep updated online to purchase their ticket as most of the peak tickets will be sold out within a second especially for holidays.

 

1.0 KTM Train Woodlands To JB

1.1 How To Book Train Ticket From Woodlands To JB

Buy KTM Train Ticket Online
Singaporean are also able to purchase the tickets by access to KTM Shuttle Tebrau website: https://shuttleonline.ktmb.com.my/Home/Shuttle

But I encourage yout to purcase the ticket using mobile APP.

 

 

Buy KTM Train Ticket Over Woodlands Train Checkpoint Counter
Shuttle Tebrau Woodlands to JB Sentral train ticket also available at the KTM ticket counter Woodlands. (Not encourage to do so)

1.2 Woodlands To JB Sentral Train Schedule & Price

Train Schedule Woodlands To JB Sentral (Total 13 rides daily)

Morning	8:30am, 9:45am | 11:00am
Afternoon	12:30pm, 1:45pm, 3:00pm, 4:15pm, 5:30pm, 6:45pm
Night	8:00pm, 9:15pm, 10:30pm, 11:45pm

 

Train Ticket Woodlands To JB Sentral

Singapore to JB (one way)	SGD 5.00
Singapore to JB (buy return trip together)	SGD 5.00 + SGD 5.00
Singapore to JB (buy return trip separately)	SGD 5.00 + RM5

 

 

1.3 How To Take Train From Woodlands CIQ To JB Sentral

Step 1: Make Your Way To Woodlands Train Checkpoint From Singapore

 

 

 

 

KTM Shuttle Tebrau located at Woodlands Train Checkpoint (also known as Woodlands CIQ)

Woodlands CIQ can be accessed through several buses that are listed above.

 

Details route and guideline can refers: Bus From Singapore To Woodlands KTM Train Checkpoint

There are only one gate to enter KTM Shuttle Tebrau.

 

 

 

 

Gate opens 40 minutes before departure and close 20 minutes before departure.

 

 

Step 2: Immigration Clearance At Singapore Woodlands Train Checkpoint

After the verification of the ticket, go down by using the escalator. Queue and proceed with immigration checking process.

Note: Malaysia and Singapore Clearance both do in Woodlands Train Station Checkpoint, so that when you arrived to JB no custom clearance is required. 

 

Step 3: Board The Woodlands To JB KTM Train

Travellers are required to wait at the waiting room while waiting for KTM Shuttle Tebrau. Once the glass door of waiting has opened, exit it and board onto the KTM Shuttle Tebrau.

Enjoy the 5 minutes trip, also enjoy your trip to Malaysia!

 

Step 4: Go out and walk to JB Sentral, no custom clearance is required.

At reach JB Sentral station, go through the pathway by following the crowd.

Follow the crowd and go up to the JB Sentral.

 

 

 

2.0 KTM Train From JB To Woodlands

2.1 How To Book Train Ticket From JB To Woodlands

Buy KTM Train Ticket Online

• Due to the convenience of Shuttle Tebaru, people usually purchase their ticket online. To make sure they can get a popular period ticket at the very first minute.

• Access to KTM Shuttle Tebrau website: https://shuttleonline.ktmb.com.my/Home/Shuttle
• Choose your Origin point, date, and number of people up to 6 people.
• Choose your preferred time slot
• Fill in your personal information, along with your passport ID number
• Payment via credit card payment or online banking

Buy KTM Train Ticket Over JB Sentral Train Counter

Located at JB Sentral, travellers can also purchase tickets at the physical counter for off-peak time slots.

 

 

But be prepared that your desired time slot might be sold out.

2.2 JB To Woodlands Train Schedule & Price

Train Schedule JB To Woodlands (Total 18 rides daily)

Morning	5:00am, 5:30am, 6:00am, 6:30am, 7:00am, 7:30am, 8:45am, 10:00am , 11:30am
Afternoon	12:45pm, 2:00pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm, 5:45pm
Night	7:00pm, 8:15pm, 9:30pm, 10:45pm

 

Train Ticket JB To Woodlands Train

JB to Singapore (one way)	RM 5.00
JB to Singapore (buy return trip together)	RM 5.00 + RM 5.00
JB to Singapore (buy return trip separately)	RM 5.00 + SGD5

 

 

2.3 How To Take Train From JB To Woodlands

Step 1: Make Your Way To JB Sentral From Malaysia

KTM Shuttle Tebrau located at JB Sentral where it is surrounded by City Square Mall and CIQ.

Boarding gate will be at Gate A. (Gate B for Arrival or departure of Malaysia cross-state train)

Gate opens 30 minutes before departure and closes 10 minutes before departure.

 

Step 2:  Immigration Clearance At Johor Bahru Checkpoint

Going down using an escalator towards the immigration counter after the boarding gate.

Choose either Manual or Automatic counter that is shorter queue.

Step 3: Board KTM Train From JB To Woodlands

After Immigration checking, travellers will still need to wait at KTM waiting room for the preparation of KTM Shuttle Tebrau.

Normally boarding is allowed 5 minutes before the departure time.
Toilet available in the waiting room.

Exit the waiting room, going down using the escalator.

Normally, the train will be waiting at Platform 3 or 4.

Step 4: Enjoy 5 Minutes KTM Train Ride To Woodlands From JB

Hop on the train and get seated. Its free seat means you can sit wherever you prefer.

Food and beverages are allowed on the train. Fresh up yourself during this short trip.

Enjoy the 5 minute trip with stunning scenery!

 

But.. What If You Don’t Want To Take Train?

Not everyone want to take train and sometimes you just want to sit back, relax and enjoy your trip and have someone else do all the stressful navigating.

If that’s the case, private car from Singapore to JB (SGMYTAXI) are for you.

For family trip especially with elderly or children, private car transport is the best option.

Easy to book via WhatsApp.