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National Gallery Singapore
Singapore’s flagship art museum in the restored former Supreme Court and City Hall, with major Southeast Asian art collections and regular blockbuster exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$5
Average price
$5
Fastest journey
1 h 16 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Buses per day
33
Distance
22 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Johor Bahru to Singapore is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Johor Bahru to Singapore will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 33 buses that leave Johor Bahru for Singapore on Fri, Jun 19, 33 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 22 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 16 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 1 h 16 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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WTS-CROSS BORDEROmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Johor Bahru to Singapore among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $2, and a bus costs an average of $2.
Distance: 13 miles (22 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $8 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around $4 (€3) compared to roughly $8 (€7) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 1h 33m versus 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Transtar Cross Border, Transtar CB, Travelex Tour Sdn Bhd, Leo City Coach, The One Travel & Tours, WTS Travel & Tours Pte Ltd, Luxury Coach Service, Top Liner, Diamond Coach Singapore Pte Ltd, CWL, Transtar Travel.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 05:48AM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:18AM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $2 |
Operator ESB_7271 | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:17AM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 06:48AM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 07:03AM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 06:39AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 06:54AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:09AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator ESB_7271 | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 07:47AM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:39AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:09AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:24AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:18AM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator ESB_7271 | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:16AM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:33AM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ESB_7271 | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 10:46AM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 11:03AM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 10:39AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 10:54AM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ESB_7271 | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:17PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 11:45AM | Arrival Time 12:24PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:18PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 01:33PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ESB_7271 | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 01:47PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:18PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Top Liner | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:17PM | Duration 3h32 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 03:03PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ESB_7271 | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:16PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 03:33PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 04:03PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:33PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ESB_7271 | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 04:46PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator KKKL Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:14PM | Duration 3h14 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 05:24PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ESB_7271 | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:16PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:39PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 05:54PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ESB_7271 | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 07:46PM | Duration 1h16 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:39PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 0h39 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator ESB_7271 | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:17PM | Duration 1h17 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator Transtar Cross Border | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:18PM | Duration 1h18 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
The table below shows live departures for Johor Bahru to Singapore buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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TOP LINER | 1:45 PM Tangkak | 3h32 | 5:17 PM Singapore, Resort World Sentosa | 0 transfersDirect | |
TOP LINER | 1:45 PM Tangkak | 3h22 | 5:07 PM Singapore, Oxley BizHub | 0 transfersDirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 4:00 PM Batu Pahat | 2h39 | 6:39 PM Singapore, Woodlands Checkpoint | 0 transfersDirect | |
KKKL SDN BHD | 4:00 PM Batu Pahat | 3h14 | 7:14 PM Singapore, E Coasr Rd (Village Hotel Katong) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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WTS-CROSS BORDER | 5:00 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 1h17 | 6:17 AM Singapore, Changi Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
WTS-CROSS BORDER | 5:00 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 1h16 | 6:16 AM Singapore, Changi Airport Terminal 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
WTS-CROSS BORDER | 5:00 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 1h16 | 6:16 AM Singapore, Tampines Station/Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
WTS-CROSS BORDER | 6:30 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 1h17 | 7:47 AM Singapore, Changi Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
WTS-CROSS BORDER | 6:30 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 1h16 | 7:46 AM Singapore, Changi Airport Terminal 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
WTS-CROSS BORDER | 6:30 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 1h16 | 7:46 AM Singapore, Tampines Station/Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
WTS-CROSS BORDER | 8:00 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 1h16 | 9:16 AM Singapore, Tampines Station/Interchange | 0 transfersDirect | |
WTS-CROSS BORDER | 8:00 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 1h17 | 9:17 AM Singapore, Changi Airport Terminal 1 | 0 transfersDirect | |
WTS-CROSS BORDER | 8:00 AM Johor Bahru, Bus Terminal Tun Aminah | 1h16 | 9:16 AM Singapore, Changi Airport Terminal 3 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Johor Bahru to Singapore run on average 84 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $2 (€2) if you book in advance.
There are 84 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 13 miles (22 km) distance in 39m.
Distance 13 miles (22 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $2 (€2) |
Buses per day 84 |
Direct buses 84 |
Fastest bus 39m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Singapore — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Singapore trip today.
Singapore’s flagship art museum in the restored former Supreme Court and City Hall, with major Southeast Asian art collections and regular blockbuster exhibitions.
A leading museum on Asian cultures and trade routes, especially strong on Singapore’s multicultural heritage and maritime connections.
A visually iconic museum at Marina Bay Sands known for immersive digital shows and crossovers between art, science, design, and technology.
A futuristic waterfront garden complex with Supertrees, conservatories, and some of the city’s most photographed walking areas.
Singapore’s signature waterfront district for skyline views, promenades, light shows, and easy access to major attractions.
A lively heritage district blending temples, restored shophouses, street markets, and mural-filled lanes.
Singapore’s iconic national dish of poached chicken with fragrant rice, chilli sauce, and ginger paste. It is prized for its clean flavors and hawker heritage.
A rich, spicy noodle soup with coconut milk, usually served with prawns, fish cake, or cockles. Katong laksa is especially associated with Singapore.
Fresh crab cooked in a thick, sweet, savory, and mildly spicy tomato-chilli sauce, often eaten with fried mantou. It is one of Singapore’s most famous seafood dishes.
A long-established local favorite specializing in Teochew-style bak kut teh. Casual setting with peppery pork rib soup and classic side dishes.
A Michelin-starred restaurant serving refined Peranakan cuisine. Elegant dining room and a strong choice for experiencing heritage flavors in a modern format.
A well-known seafood restaurant famous for Singapore chilli crab and black pepper crab. Lively, polished, and popular with both locals and visitors.
Food courts can be cheap, but hotels, alcohol, attractions, and taxis make Singapore costly for many visitors.
Tipping is generally not expected. Many restaurants add a 10% service charge and GST. No tip needed at hawker centres. Round up only for exceptional service.
Official public transport app
PARKROYAL on Beach Road, Singapore -> City Hall MRT Station, Singapore
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| General Information | Bus travel between Johor Bahru and Singapore is common via Causeway Link and SBS Transit buses. |
| Visa Required | ❌ |
| Visa Requirement Details | No visa required for most nationalities for short stays. |
| E-Visa | ❌ |
| Visa On Arrival (At The Border) | ❌ |
| Border Crossing Time | 30-60 minutes typically |
| Passport Validity | Must be valid for at least 6 months |
| Immigration Process | Exit Malaysia at Woodlands → Cross Causeway → Enter Singapore at Woodlands Checkpoint → Continue by bus |
| Luggage Check Or Custom Inspection | ✅ |
| Luggage Check Or Custom Inspection Details | Routine checks at both Malaysian and Singapore customs |
| Popular Borders Crossing By Bus | Woodlands Causeway (CIQ Complex) |
| Bus Companies | Causeway Link, SBS Transit 170, 950 |
| Money Needed Dollars? Local Money | Singapore Dollars or Malaysian Ringgit |
| Fees | ✅ |
| Fees Details | Bus fare (~S$1-3), parking fees if driving |
| Direct Bus After Transfer | ✅ |
| Other Mode Of Transport To The Final Destination | Direct bus service available |
| Food At Border | ✅ |
| Atm At Border | ✅ |
| Atm Details | ATMs available at both checkpoints |
| Toilets At Border | ✅ |
| Toilets At Border Details | Clean facilities available at both checkpoints |
| Common Scams | Overcharging by unofficial money changers, fake transport offers |
| Tips For Smooth Trip | Carry passport, have exact change ready, avoid peak hours (7-9 AM, 5-7 PM), use official bus services only |
| Border Opening Hours | 24 hours daily |
| Border Opening Hours/ Details | Woodlands Checkpoint operates 24/7 |
| Travel Insurrance | Recommended for any international travel |
| Vaccination Certificates | Not required |
| Dress Appropriately | Casual dress acceptable |
| Photos And Phones | No photography at immigration counters |
| Emergency Contact | Keep embassy contacts and bus company numbers handy |
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Johor Bahru to Singapore by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Singapore, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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