5 WAYS TO GET FROM SINGAPORE TO JOHOR BAHRU (JB)

How To Get To Johor Bahru From Singapore

Many Singaporeans look forward to their weekends and pack it with a fun-filled day spent across the causeway in Johor Bahru. Whether it is to do some shopping, have great seafood in JB or an enriching visit to the many destinations with your kids, Johor Bahru boasts many beautiful attractions that are definitely worth the visit. With the development of transportation systems, traveling from Singapore to Johor Bahru is a breeze.

There are many options offered by the Government and many private companies that are dedicated in offering the best way to get to Johor Bahru in accordance to your budget.

Here are 5 different traveling methods for you.

Choose the one that is best fits your needs!

1. Private hire transport from Singapore to Johor Bahru
2. Bus from Singapore to Johor Bahru
3. Train from Singapore to Johor Bahru
4. Drive from Singapore to Johor Bahru
5. Charter Van and Bus from Singapore to Johor Bahru

1. Private hire transport from Singapore to Johor Bahru (JB)

By far, hiring a private hire transport is the most convenient way to get to Johor Bahru. Every that bothers and irritates you along the journey are well taken care of by the private hire car company. Sit back, relax and trust the services, your safety is of utmost priority while riding with them.

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Advantage of Using Private Hire Car Service from Singapore To JB:

• Direct transfer services between Singapore and Johor Bahru.
• Pick you up at your preferred date and time.
• Pick you up at any point in Singapore (your choice of pickup location) and drop off at your selected location in Johor Bahru.
• Hassle-free when crossing Singapore – Malaysia border (You do not need to get off from the vehicle to clear immigration)
• Guaranteed shortest travel time through roads.
• Non-sharing ride (You do not have to share the ride with strangers).

Disadvantage of Using Private Hire Car Service from Singapore To JB:

• Expensive if traveling alone.

Private Hire Car Highly Recommended for:

• Families traveling with younger children and elderly.
• Group of friends with 5 to 10 people.

Private Car Price Range: SGD$90-100 per car. More information, check out the rates here: Pricing (one of the cheapest in town)

Options available:

• Toyota Innova (7-seater MPV)
• Toyota Alphard (8-seater MPV)
• Hyundai Starex (10-seater MPV)

There are many private hire car companies in Singapore offering the same transfer services to Johor Bahru. However, we highly recommend that you to Get there with us today! We, SGMYTravel is one of the few leading private hire transport services provider in Singapore. With a fleet of more than 30 vehicles and more than a hundred friendly and experienced drivers, you can be rest assured that we will find you the best option for your trip.

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Service-oriented – We ensure punctual drivers are deployed for all trips to not cause any delays in your trips. Drivers are also friendly to top the whole trip off with an awesome experience.

Knowledgeable – We are familiar with all routes in Singapore, JB and other parts of Malaysia. We know the roads inside out; hence, we know where to go to avoid traffic jams.

Safety – Our beloved customers’ safety is our utmost priority. All safety procedures and road regulations are followed religiously.

Readiness – We always check all our vehicles for optimum standards before travelling.

Comfortable, spacious and clean vehicle fleet

• Well-maintained, the vehicles are sent for maintenance and servicing checks periodically.
• Large luggage capacity.
• Ample legroom.
• Clean, all vehicles are cleaned thoroughly

No additional charges imposed

We pride ourselves on being good, honest folks. All prices or rates quoted on our site are the final price you will pay for the trip. We do not hide miscellaneous costs like toll fees, petrol fees etc. from you.

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2. Bus from Singapore to Johor Bahru (JB)

Owing much thanks to the development of public transport system in both Singapore and Johor Bahru, Johor Bahru is now easily accessible through bus services. The journey requires around 40 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the traffic conditions.

Advantage of Using Public Bus from Singapore to Johor Bahru:

• Cheapest option.

Disadvantage of Using Public Bus from Singapore to Johor Bahru:

• Time consuming – Crazily long queues to clear immigration. Extremely slow during peak hours.
• Hassle – Go through the hassle of lugging your luggage up and down from the bus and immigration building.
• Clearing immigration may take around 2 to 3 hours during peak season.
• Inconvenient when you are travel with elderly people or with kids.

Public Bus Recommend for:

• Budget travelers.
• Families with teenagers or youth.
• Travelers who carry less luggage.

Below are the buses that offers cross-border bus services to Johor Bahru from different location in Singapore.

i) Bus from Jurong East to Johor Bahru (JB)

The following are the bus routes, ticket prices and schedules between Singapore Jurong East Bus Interchange and different destinations in Johor Bahru:

Causeway Link Bus (Bus Service No. CW3, CW4, CW4S)

• EZLink payment is accepted.

Causeway link

CW3 (Bus Route: Jurong East Interchange  – Taman Bukit Indah  –  Perling Mall  –  Larkin Bus Terminal JB)

From Jurong East Interchange, Singapore

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: SGD $4.00

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Daily from 7:10 (Weekends from 7:30) to 23:45, every 10-30 minutes

From Bukit Indah, JB

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: RM5.00

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Daily from 5:15 (Weekends from 5:20) to 22:00, every 10-30 minutes

From Perling Mall, JB

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: RM5.20

Causeway Link Bus Schedule:

Monday to Friday: from 4:35 to 21:50, every 10-30 minutes

Saturday: from 4:55 to 21:30, every 10-30 minutes

Sunday & Public Holiday: from 5:00 to 21:40, every 10-30 minutes

CW4 (Bus Route: Jurong East Interchange – Gelang Patah – Pontian)

From Jurong East Interchange, Singapore

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: SGD $4.00 + RM4.20

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Daily from 7:30 to 19:20, every 30 minutes

Pontian Bus Terminal, JB

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: RM8.00

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Daily from 5:30 to 16:30, every 30 minutes

CW4S (Bus Route: Jurong East Interchange  – Sutera Mall)

From Jurong East Interchange

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: Not Stated

Causeway Link Bus Schedule:

Monday to Saturday from 16:40 to 21:00, every 10-60 minutes

Sunday & Public Holiday from 06:10 to 20:30, every 40-80 minutes

From Sutera Mall

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: Not Stated

Causeway Link Bus Schedule:

Monday to Saturday from 04:35 to 16:50, every 10-20 minutes

Sunday & Public Holiday from 05:30 to 20:00, every 40 minutes – 2 hours

SBS Transit Bus (Bus Service No. 160)

160 (blue-colored plate) (Bus Route: Jurong East Bus Interchange (beside Jurong East MRT Station) – JB Sentral)

SBS Transit Bus Ticket Price: SGD $1.84

SBS Transit Bus Schedule: Daily from 5:30 to 00:00, every 8-17 minutes

ii) Bus From Kranji to Johor Bahru (JB)

The following are the bus routes, ticket prices and schedules between Singapore Kranji MRT Station and different destination in Johor Bahru:

Causeway Link Bus (Bus Service No. CW1)

CW1 (Bus Route: Kranji MRT Station, Singapore – Larkin Bus Terminal JB)

From Kranji MRT Station

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: SGD $1.50

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Daily from 4:30 to 23:30, every 15-30 minutes

From Larkin Bus Terminal JB

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: RM1.90

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Daily from 4:15 to 23:00, every 15-30 minutes

SBS Transit Bus (Bus Service No. 170X)

SBS

170X (blue plate) (Bus Route: Kranji MRT Staion – JB Sentral)

SBS Transit Bus Ticket Price: SGD $1.39

SBS Transit Bus Schedule: Daily from 5:36 to 23:30 (on Saturdays until 00:00), every 5-13 minutes

iii) Bus From Queens Street to Johor Bahru (JB)

The following are the bus routes, ticket prices and schedules between Queen Street Bus Terminal, Singapore and different destinations in Johor Bahru:

Causeway Link Bus (Bus Service No. CW2)

CW2 (Bus Route: Queen Street Bus Terminal, Singapore – Larkin Bus Terminal JB)

From Queen Street Bus Terminal, Singapore

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: SGD $3.30

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Daily from 6:00 to 23:45, every 15-30 minutes

From Larkin Bus Terminal JB

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: RM3.40

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Daily from 4:15 to 23:00, every 15-30 minutes

SBS Transit Bus (Bus Service No. 170, 170A)

170 (red plate) (Bus Route: Queen Street Terminal Singapore – Larkin Bus Terminal)

SBS Transit Bus Ticket Price: SGD $1.90

SBS Transit Bus Schedule: Daily from 5:20 to 00:10, every 11-16 minutes.

170A (Bus Route: Queen Street Terminal Singapore –> Woodlands Train Checkpoint)

SBS Transit Bus Ticket Price: SGD $1.84

SBS Transit Bus Schedule: Daily from 6:00 to 00:00, every 14-22 minutes.

Singapore-Johor Express (SJE)

Singapore – Johor Express

• Accepts only cash.
• Less passengers, higher chances to have a seat throughout your trip.
• More buses heading to Larkin Bus Terminal than to JB Sentral.
• Low frequency of buses at Singapore Checkpoints.

SJE (Queen Street – Larkin Bus Terminal)

From Queen Street Bus Terminal, Singapore

SJE Bus Ticket Price: SGD $3.30

SJE Bus Schedule: Daily from 6:30 to 22:30, every 15-30 minutes

From Larkin Bus Terminal

SJE Bus Ticket Price: RM3.40

SJE Bus Schedule: Daily from 6:30 to 22:30, every 15-30 minutes

iv) Bus From CIQ 2^nd Link to Johor Bahru (JB)

The following are the options of Causeway Link bus routes, ticket prices and schedules between CIQ 2nd Link and different destination in Johor Bahru:

Causeway Link Bus (Bus Service No. CW3S, SL1, CW4G)

CW3S (Bus Route: CIQ 2^nd Link  – Sutera Mall – Taman Ungku Tun Aminah)

From CIQ 2^nd Link

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: Not Stated

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Weekday except Singapore Public Holidays from 6:30  to 22:00, every 30-60 minutes

From Taman Ungku Tun Aminah

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: Not Stated

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Weekday except Singapore Public Holidays from 5:30 (Weekends from 5:20) to 21:00, every 30-60 minutes

SL1 (Bus Route: CIQ 2^nd Link – Taman Ungku Tun Aminah)

From CIQ 2^nd Link

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: Not Stated

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Saturday to Sunday & Public Holiday from 9:00 to 21:30, every 30 minutes to 2 hours

From Taman Ungku Tun Aminah

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: Not Stated

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Saturday to Sunday & Public Holiday from 7:30 to 20:00, every 30 minutes to 2 hours

CW4G (Bus Route: CIQ 2^nd Link  – GP Sentral JB)

From CIQ 2^nd Link

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: Not Stated

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Daily from 6:10 to 21:40, every 40 minutes

From GP Sentral JB

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: Not Stated

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Daily from 5:30 to 21:00, every 40 minutes

v) Bus from Newton Circus to Johor Bahru (JB)

The following is the Causeway Link bus route, ticket price and schedules between Singapore Newton Circus and Johor Bahru Custom:

Causeway Link Bus (Bus Service No. CW5)

CW5 (Bus Route: Newton Circus – Johor Bahru Custom)

From Newton Circus, Singapore

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: SGD$ 3.30

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Daily from 6:00 to 23:30, every 15-30 minutes

From Johor Bahru Custom

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: RM3.40

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Daily from 5:00 to 22:30, every 15-30 minutes

vi) Bus from Boon Lay to Johor Bahru (JB)

The following is the Causeway Link Bus route, ticket price & schedules between Singapore Boon Lay and Johor Bahru Giant Nusa Bestari Terminal:

Causeway Link Bus (Bus Service No. CW6)

CW6 (Bus Route: Boon Lay – Giant Nusa Bestari Terminal)

From Boon Lay, Singapore

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: SGD$ 4.00

Causeway Link Bus Schedule: Daily from 7:30 to 22:40, every 15-25 minutes

From Giant Nusa Bestari Terminal, JB

Causeway Link Bus Ticket Price: RM5.00

Causeway Link Bus Schedule:

Monday to Friday: from 5:00 to 21:30, every 15-25 minutes

Saturday to Sunday & Public Holiday: from 6:00 to 21:10, every 15-20 minutes

vii) Bus From Woodlands to Johor Bahru (JB)

The following is the SMRT Bus route, ticket prices & schedules between Singapore Woodlands Bus Interchange and JB Sentral Bus Terminal:

SMRT Bus (Bus Service No. 950)

SMRT

• EZlink card is accepted.

950 (Bus Route: Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange – JB Sentral Bus Terminal)

SMRT Bus Ticket Price: SGD $1.43

SMRT Bus Schedule: Daily from 5:30 to 23:30, every 9-14 minutes

3. Train from Singapore to Johor Bahru (JB)

Since 1^st July 2015, KTM’s Shuttle Tebrau was introduced to provide an alternative route to Johor Bahru which can to ease traffic jams. The train consists of four coaches and it can accommodate up to 320 passengers in total.

With a mere 5 minutes, this high-speed train will take you directly from Woodlands Train Checkpoint to JB Sentral.

Advantage of Using Singapore To JB Train:

• Fast way to get to JB Sentral.
• Cheap
• Comfortable

 Disadvantage of Using Singapore To JB Train:

• Limited tickets. Tickets are normally sold out days before.
• Need to wait for hours if you miss the train.

Train Price Range (Ticket price are different in SG and JB):

• Buy from Woodlands CIQ: SGD$5 per way. Return tickets cost RM
• Buy from JB Sentral: RM5 per way. Return tickets cost SGD$5.

How to Get To Woodlands Train Checkpoint From Singapore

1. Head to Marsiling MRT Station – Go the bus stop in front of Marsiling MRT
2. Board bus 856and alight from the bus when the bus arrives at the bus stop at Woodlands Centre Road.

How to Buy Train (Shuttle Tebrau) Tickets

• In Singapore, go to Woodlands CIQ ticket counter.
• Ticket counter at JB Sentral is located opposite to KOMTAR JBCC and JB City Square.

Tickets are sold out quickly during weekends. So, we encourage you to book in advance. You can:

• Email to callcenter@ktmb.com.my.
• Dial KTMB Call Center at +603-226 71200
• Buy tickets online at https://eticket.ktmb.com.my/guest. Register an account and payment can be done by credit card of Singapore. Remember to print out the purchased tickets.

Shuttle Tebrau Schedule

a) From JB Sentral to Woodlands Train Checkpoint

Departure Time: 5:00am, 5:25am, 5:55am, 6:20am, 7:30am, 8:40am, 9:50am, 11:20am, 12:50pm, 2:20pm, 3:30pm, 4:40pm, 5:50pm, 7:00pm, 8:10pm, 9:20pm and 10:30pm

b)From Woodlands Train Checkpoint to JB Sentral

Departure Time: 7:20am, 8:30am, 9:40am, 10:50am, 12:20pm, 1:50pm, 3:20pm, 4:30pm, 5:40pm, 6:50pm, 8:00pm, 9:10pm, 10:20pm and 11:30pm

4. Self-Drive from Singapore to Johor Bahru (JB)

Driving across the causeway to Johor Bahru from Singapore is very easy. There are two straight routes that connect Singapore to Johor Bahru. Drive through any of them and you will be at Johor Bahru.

Advantage of Self-Drive from Singapore to JB:

• Convenience – you can easily travel to any places you want in Malaysia.
• Need not spend time waiting for arrival of public transport.

Disadvantage of Self-Drive from Singapore to JB:

• Susceptible to traffic jams during peak hours.
• It would be tiring for the driver (especially during days where heavy jams occur)

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5. Charter Van and Bus from Singapore to Johor Bahru (JB)

Many private companies provides reliable charter van and bus services between Singapore and JB. They can help with your luggage and introduce you to the many attractions in JB.

Most of their vehicles are air-conditioned with ample spaces. Most travelled destination would be Legoland Malaysia, night markets in JB and Johor Premium Outlets.

Advantage of Using Charter Van & Bus from Singapore to JB:

• Able to take more passengers.
• Customized pick up point and drop off point.

Disadvantage of Using Charter Van & Bus from Singapore to JB:

• Alight from vehicles at each checkpoint for immigration clearance.
• Sharing with others that you do not know.
• Less comfortable when compared to private car

Charter Van & Bus Recommend for:

• Travelers who travel in large group. Normally more than 12.

Charter Van & Bus Price range: Minimum SGD240 (Both way).

Charter Van & Bus Choices:

• 11-Seater Van
• 17-Seater Van
• 31-Seater Bus
• 40-Seater Bus
• 44-Seater Bus

Note:

• Additional fee is imposed if travel between 12am to 6am.
• Additional surcharge during peak season.
• Some vehicles provide free Wi-Fi

Exploring Johor Bahru from Singapore has never been easier with multiple transportation options. Whether you prefer the convenience of private hire transport, the affordability of buses, the speed of trains, the flexibility of self-driving, or the comfort of a charter van/bus, SGMYTravel has you covered. Opt for private hire transport for a direct and comfortable journey, take a bus for a budget-friendly option, experience high-speed travel with the train, enjoy the freedom of self-driving, or travel in groups with a charter van/bus for a customized experience. Book your trip now for a seamless and enjoyable adventure with SGMYTravel!