Bus Services From Johor Bahru to Singapore

Travelling to Singapore by public transport from Johor Bahru (JB)? Below are the tips on how to get there!


Live Traffic Situation

Before that, let's first take a look at the live traffic situation at the checkpoints.

Woodlands Checkpoint

Location: Entering Woodlands Checkpoint (towards Singapore)
Affects: All bus services to Singapore

Second Link

Location: Entering Tuas Checkpoint (towards Singapore)
Affects: All buses via Tuas Checkpoint



Via Woodlands Checkpoint

Easy diagram for cross-border public bus services between Singapore and Johor Bahru (JB) via Woodlands

Overall Easy Diagram of the cross-border bus network via Woodlands Checkpoint. 

Related: Bus Services From Singapore to Johor Bahru (via Woodlands)

Basically, all bus services going to Singapore via Woodlands Causeway will start from either Larkin bus terminal, JB Sentral or Johor Bahru Checkpoint (CIQ).


From Larkin

Routes: SBS Transit 170, Causeway Link CW1, CW2, CWL and Singapore-Johore Express (SJE)

Passengers travelling with Causeway Link may board either CW1, CW2 or CWL and purchase a ticket to Woodlands Checkpoint, Kranji, Queen Street or Newton Circus on board the buses.

Under good traffic condition, the bus journey from Larkin to JB CIQ could be as fast as 15 minutes. However, the entry of the checkpoint are often congested with cars during peak periods. Do allocate extra travel time for this stretch of route when you are planning for your trip to Singapore. 

QR Boarding Pass Collection

Passengers going to Singapore from Larkin Teminal are required to collect the QR Boarding Pass to gain access to the Departure Hall at Gates 1 and 2 for bus services to Singapore. From 15 February 2023, a RM1 facility fee will be imposed during the collection of the QR Pass.

The QR Boarding Pass can be purchased at:

  1. Larkin Sentral ticketing counter
  2. Touch 'n Go e-wallet
  3. GoLarkin website (https://golarkin.com.my/GoPassSG/Home)

Card Fares

  • Payment by Ez-Link Card is accepted on SBS Transit bus 170. Fares will be deducted in Singapore Dollars, in accordance to the distance fares as approved by Singapore's Public Transport Council.
  • Payment by Manjalink Card is accepted on Causeway Link CW1, CW2 and CWL. Fares will be deducted in Malaysian Ringgit for trips beginning from Johor Bahru.

Cash Fares

  • To Queen Street (Bugis): RM4.80 (for Causeway Link buses and SJE), S$2.60 (for SBS Transit 170).
  • To Newton Circus: RM4.60 (Causeway Link buses).
  • To Kranji MRT: RM2.60 (Causeway Link buses), S$2.30 (SBS Transit 170).

From JB Sentral

It is advisable to walk from JB Sentral to Johor Bahru Checkpoint (JB CIQ). Walking into the immigration complex would take about 5 to 10 minutes, which will help you to save some time, as compared to taking a bus from JB Sentral bus terminal. 

Nonetheless, there are three routes SBS Transit bus 160, 170X and SMRT bus 950 from JB Sentral Terminal to JB CIQ. Be sure to stand near the road for boarding. These buses will generally pass by the terminal as it is usually packed with buses.


From Senai Airport

Route: AA1

Causeway Link offers a express bus service AA1 from Senai Airport to JB Sentral. 

Tickets must be purchased at least 30 minutes before departure at the Causeway Link counter at Senai Airport or online booking at Causeway Link's website.


From Johor Premium Outlets (JPO)

Route: JPO1

Causeway Link offers direct bus service JPO1 from JPO to JB Sentral. 

Tickets can be purchased on board the bus, and no booking is required.


From Johor Bahru Checkpoint (JB CIQ)

160

To Jurong East
Cash Fare: S$2.80 (Adult) / S$1.05 (Child) / S$1.50 (Senior Citizens / Disabled)

To Kranji MRT
Cash Fare: S$1.90 (Adult) / S$0.85 (Child) / S$1.20 (Senior Citizens / Disabled)

To Woodlands Checkpoint
Cash Fare: S$1.70 (Adult) / S$0.85 (Child) / S$1.20 (Senior Citizens / Disabled)

Note: Children under 7 years old or below 0.9 metres can travel for free.

170

To Queen Street / Bugis
Cash Fare: S$2.80 (Adult) / S$1.05 (Child) / S$1.50 (Senior Citizens)

To Bukit Panjang MRT
Cash Fare: S$2.50 (Adult) / S$1.05 (Child) / S$1.50 (Senior Citizens / Disabled)

To Kranji MRT
Cash Fare: S$1.90 (Adult) / S$0.85 (Child) / S$1.20 (Senior Citizens / Disabled)

To Woodlands Checkpoint
Cash Fare: S$1.70 (Adult) / S$0.85 (Child) / S$1.20 (Senior Citizens / Disabled)

Note: Children under 7 years old or below 0.9 metres can travel for free.

170X

To Kranji MRT
Cash Fare: S$1.90 (Adult) / S$0.85 (Child) / S$1.20 (Senior Citizens / Disabled)

To Woodlands Checkpoint
Cash Fare: S$1.70 (Adult) / S$0.85 (Child) / S$1.20 (Senior Citizens / Disabled)

Note: Children under 7 years old or below 0.9 metres can travel for free.

950

To Woodlands MRT & Marsiling MRT
Cash Fare: S$1.90 (Adult) / S$0.85 (Child) / S$1.20 (Senior Citizens / Disabled)

To Woodlands Checkpoint
Cash Fare: S$1.70 (Adult) / S$0.85 (Child) / S$1.20 (Senior Citizens / Disabled)

Note: Children under 7 years old or below 0.9 metres can travel for free.

AC7

To Sembawang / Yishun
Ez-link Card Fare: S$1.20
Cash Fare: S$1.50 / RM3.00

CW1

To Kranji MRT
Cash Fare: RM2.60 (Adult) / RM1.30 (Child / Senior Citizens / Disabled)

To Woodlands Checkpoint
Cash Fare: RM2.60 (Adult) / RM1.30 (Child / Senior Citizens / Disabled)

Note: Half price is applied to children from 7 to 12 years old, students in primary or secondary school uniform, senior citizens from 60 years old and disabled persons. Children under 7 years old can travel for free.

CW2

To Queen Street / Bugis (Express)
Cash Fare: RM4.80 (Adult) / RM2.40 (Child / Senior Citizens / Disabled)

To Woodlands Checkpoint
Cash Fare: RM2.60 (Adult) / RM1.30 (Child / Senior Citizens / Disabled)

Note: Half price is applied to children from 7 to 12 years old, students in primary or secondary school uniform, senior citizens from 60 years old and disabled persons. Children under 7 years old can travel for free.

SJE

To Queen Street / Bugis (Express)
Cash Fare: RM4.80 (Adult) / RM3.60 (Child / Senior Citizens / Disabled)

Note: 25% discounted fare is applied to children from 7 to 12 years old, senior citizens from 60 years old and disabled persons. Children under 7 years old can travel for free.

TS1

To Expo / Changi Airport
Ez-link Card Fare: S$4.30 (Adult) / S$2.20 (Child)
Cash Fare: RM13.00 (Adult) / RM6.50 (Child)

Note: Half price is applied to children below 7 years old.

TS3

To Marina Square / Chinatown
Ez-link Card Fare: S$3.20 (Adult) / S$1.60 (Child)
Cash Fare: RM10.00 (Adult) / RM5.00 (Child)

Note: Half price is applied to children below 7 years old.

TS8

To Orchard / Outram Park / Resorts World Sentosa
Ez-link Card Fare: S$3.30 (Adult) / S$1.60 (Child)
Cash Fare: RM10.00 (Adult) / RM5.00 (Child)

Note: Half price is applied to children below 7 years old.

Passengers may board any Causeway Link buses at Johor Bahru Checkpoint and make payment for the full fare to the intended destinations. For example, a passenger going to Kranji MRT may board a CW5 bus and purchase a CW1 ticket to Kranji MRT.

Buses operated by SBS Transit and SMRT Buses accepts CEPAS Ez-Link Card and deducts distance fare as approved by the Singapore's Public Transport Council.

During a traffic congestion, passengers may choose to walk to Woodlands Checkpoint. Walking to Woodlands Checkpoint will take about 20 - 30 minutes, depending on your walking speed. 


At Woodlands Checkpoint

Do note that if you are beginning your bus journey from Woodlands Checkpoint on AC7, CW1, CW2, CW5, TS1, TS3 or TS8, bus fares shall be paid in Singapore Dollars.

For cash paying passengers, please present a valid ticket to continue on the bus journey from Woodlands Checkpoint.

Connecting to Nearby MRT Station

If you have started your journey with 160, 170, 170X or 950, you can enjoy the distance fare by continuing your journey on Singapore's public transport network. More details about the transfer rules are available at Transitlink's website.

From Woodlands Checkpoint to

  • Kranji MRT: 160, 170 or 170X
  • Marsiling MRT: 950
  • Woodlands MRT: 950

Alternatively, you may walk out to Woodlands Train Checkpoint for other buses connecting to your Singapore destination.

From Woodlands Train Checkpoint to

  • Marsiling MRT: 950
  • Woodlands MRT: 178, 903, 911, 950
  • Woodlands North MRT: 856

Connecting to Woodlands Bus Interchange / MRT

Bus services between Woodlands Interchange and Woodlands Checkpoint.

Easy Diagram for bus services between Woodlands Interchange and Woodlands Checkpoint. (Click to view full size)

If a long queue happen to form at Woodlands Checkpoint for 950, you may walk out of the checkpoint to Woodlands Train Checkpoint and board alternative bus services 178, 903 or 911 to Woodlands Bus Interchange. 

Connecting to City Direct Express Bus to CBD

Connecting to City Direct 665 for express bus service to Central Business District (CBD)

Connecting to City Direct 665 for express bus service to CBD. (Click to view full size)

If you are exploring on taking the bus from Singapore's Central Business District, City Direct 665 provides direct connection from Tanjong Pagar, Raffles Place and Dhoby Ghaut to Marsiling Drive. Marsiling Drive is about 10 minutes walk from the Woodlands Checkpoint. You may also consider boarding bus 903 to connect directly to Woodlands Train Checkpoint.

Note that the expected travel time will be at least 1 hour. Do plan your schedule early, and take a nap on the bus. This could be an ideal option if you want to have a seat to the CBD.

The bus stop at Blk 32 along Marsiling Drive is the first stop for City Direct 665. Likewise, the bus stop at Blk 203 is the final stop for 665. Check out the route details here.


Via Second Link (Tuas)

Overall bus map for bus services between Singapore and Johor Bahru via Tuas / Second Link

Easy Diagram at a glance. (Click to Enlarge)

Related: Bus Services From Singapore to Johor Bahru (via Second Link)

Several Causeway Link bus routes connect passengers from the western side of Johor Bahru to Singapore through the Second Link.


From Bukit Indah

Passengers travelling to Singapore from Bukit Indah are recommended to board the buses at AEON Bukit Indah or Giant Nusa Bestari, as most of the buses may already be fully packed when leaving AEON or Giant, especially during weekends.

Routes

  • At AEON Bukit Indah: CW3, CW3L & CW6
  • At Giant Nusa Bestari: CW6
  • Along Persiaran Indah (Taman Bukit Indah): CW3, CW3S, CW3L & CW6

Fares

  • To Jurong East / Boon Lay / Tuas Link: RM5.00

From Perling Mall

Routes: CW3 & CW3L

Fare: To Jurong East / Boon Lay / Tuas Link - RM5.20


From Gelang Patah Town

Gelang Patah Terminal

Routes: CW4, CW4G & CW4S

Fare: To Jurong East / Boon Lay / Tuas Link - RM4.50

It is recommended to wait for the bus to Singapore at Gelang Patah Terminal. With the new terminal being built, it is a more comfortable experience to wait for the bus at the terminal than at the bus stop at Taman Nusa Perintis. Besides, buses departing Gelang Patah Terminal for Singapore may already be fully packed, and may no longer pick up more passengers along the route.

Gelang Patah Sentral (GP Sentral) Terminal

Route: CW4G

Fare: To Jurong East / Boon Lay / Tuas Link - RM5.00

Route: TS6

Adult Fare: To Tuas Link / Kent Ridge / One-north / Buona Vista - RM8.00 (Cash) / S$2.60 (Ez-Link Card)

Child Fare: To Tuas Link / Kent Ridge / One-north / Buona Vista - RM4.00 (Cash) / S$1.30 (Ez-Link Card)

Please note that very few trips are operated for TS6. Check out the bus timetable for TS6


From Iskandar Puteri

Legoland / Mall of Medini

Routes: CW7L

Adult Fare: To Jurong East / Boon Lay / Tuas Link - RM4.50

Child Fare: To Jurong East / Boon Lay / Tuas Link - RM2.30 (Cash Only)

With huge car parks built next to Mall of Medini, drivers could look forward to save the toll fees at the checkpoints by parking their cars there and hop on to a Causeway Link bus to Singapore. Frequent departures for Causeway Link CW7 would bring more convenience to commuters.

Puteri Harbour Ferry Terminal

A direct bus service is not available from Puteri Harbour Ferry Terminal. Please take myBAS T41 or T43 to Mall of Medini and change to CW7L.


From Pontian / Pekan Nanas

Direct Routes via 2nd Link: CW4 (Weekdays) & 52T (Weekends & Public Holidays)

Fare: To Jurong East / Boon Lay / Tuas Link - RM8.00

Direct bus routes to Singapore via Second Link are available from Pontian bus terminal and Jalan Pontian at Pekan Nanas. However, limited trips are operated daily. 

Alternatively, to cross the checkpoint at Woodlands, please take Maju bus 96 to Larkin, or myBAS T50 to Tampoi and change to myBAS T30, T31, T32 or T33 to JB Sentral.


At CIQ Second Link

Causeway Link buses FC1, CW3L, CW3S, CW4G & CW7L will turn back to Malaysia at CIQ Second Link, after dropping off passengers for immigration clearance.

Tickets to Singapore can be purchased onboard all these bus services. After immigration clearance, the same ticket could be used to board CW3, CW4, CW4S, CW6 & CW7.

Passenger boarding CW3, CW4, CW4S, CW6 or CW7 from CIQ Second Link without a valid ticket can pay for the fare of RM4.50 to travel to Boon Lay, Jurong East or Tuas Link.

Passengers are not allowed to walk along the highway to Tuas Checkpoint.


At Tuas Checkpoint

Passengers are not allowed to walk out of the checkpoint. Passengers boarding CW3, CW4, CW4S, CW6 or CW7 at Tuas Checkpoint without a valid ticket can pay for the ticket to travel to Boon Lay, Jurong East or Tuas Link.


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