Singapore by bus · Singapore by bus  TodayTourism All Destinations | Europe | Asia | North America | Africa | South America | Oceania | Hotels

Singapore by bus


Singapore by bus

Direct to/from Malaysian destinations There are buses to/from Kuala Lumpur (KL) and many other destinations in Malaysia through the Woodlands Checkpoint and the Second Link at Tuas. Unfortunately, there is no central bus terminal and different companies leave from all over the city. Major operators include:
  • Aeroline, +65 62588800, . Luxury buses with meal on-board, power sockets, lounge area etc, to Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. Departures from HarbourFront Centre. From $47 one-way. �
  • First Coach, +65 68222111, . No frills, but the buses have good legroom and use the Second Link. Another selling point is convenient public transport: buses depart from Novena Square (Novena MRT) in Singapore and arrive right next to Bangsar LRT in Kuala Lumpur. $33/55 single/return. �
  • NiCE, +65 62565755, . Over 20 daily departures from Kuala Lumpur's old railway station. Double-decker NiCE 2 buses (27 seats) RM80, luxury NiCE++ buses (18 seats) RM88. Departures from Copthorne Orchid Hotel on Dunearn Rd.
  • Transnasional, +60 2 62947034 (Malaysia), . Malaysia's largest bus operator, offers direct buses from Singapore through the peninsula. Departures from Lavender St. Executive/economy buses RM80/35. �
  • Transtar, +65 62999009, . Transtar's sleeper-equipped Solitaire ($63) and leather-seated First Class ($49) coaches are currently the best around with frills like massaging chairs, onboard attendants, video on demand and even wifi. More plebeian SuperVIP/Executive buses are $25/39, direct service to Malacca and Genting also available. Departures from Golden Mile Complex, Beach Rd (near Lavender MRT).
  • Most other operators have banded together in two shared booking portals. Many, but by no means all, use the Golden Mile Complex shopping mall near Bugis as their Singapore terminal.
  • Easibook, +65 64440745, . Six bus companies including major budget operator Konsortium.
  • Bus Online Ticket, . Another six companies, including major operator Fivestars Express, Hasry Express and AirAsia-affiliated StarMart.
  • In general, the more you pay, the faster and more comfortable your trip. More expensive buses leave on time, use the Second Link, and don't stop along the way; while the cheapest buses leave late if at all, use the perpetually jammed Causeway and make more stops. Book early for popular departure times like Friday and Sunday evening, Chinese New Year, etc, and factor in some extra time for congestion at the border. An alternative to taking a direct "international bus" is to make the short hop to Johor Bahru to catch domestic Malaysian long-distance express buses to various Malaysian destinations from the Larkin Bus Terminal. Besides having more options, fares may also be lower because you will be paying in Malaysian ringgit rather than Singaporean dollars. The downside is the time-consuming hassle of first getting to Johor Bahru and then getting to Larkin terminal on the outskirts of town. To/from Johor BahruThe most popular options to get to/from Johor Bahru are the buses listed in the table. There's a pattern to the madness: Singaporean-operated buses (SBS, SMRT, SJE) can only stop at one destination in Malaysia, while the Malaysian-operated Causeway Link buses can only stop at one destination in Singapore. Terminals aside, all buses make two stops at Singapore immigration and at Malaysian immigration. At both immigration points, you must disembark with all your luggage and pass through passport control and customs, then board the next bus by showing your ticket. Figure on one hour for the whole rigmarole from end to end, more during rush hour.

    The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Singapore

    Buses between Johor Bahru and Singapore
    Line Stops in Singapore Stops in JB Price
    Causeway Link CW-1 Kranji MRT only Larkin via Kotaraya $1.30, RM1.30
    Causeway Link CW-2 Queen St only Larkin only $3.20
    Causeway Link CW-3 Jurong East MRT Bukit Indah via 2nd Link $4.00
    SBS 170 (red plate) Queen St via Kranji Larkin only $1.70
    SBS 170 (blue plate) Kranji MRT Kotaraya only $1.10
    SBS 160 Jurong East MRT via Kranji Kotaraya only $1.60
    SMRT 950 Woodlands MRT via Marsiling Kotaraya only $1.30
    Singapore-Johor Express Queen St only Larkin only $2.40

    Where To Stay & Best Hotels in Singapore - updated Mar 2024

    SAVE up to 75% on Last Minute deals! Search for discount Singapore hotels, motels, apartments, hostels, guest accommodations and vacation resorts. Book now and pay at the hotel. Instant email confirmation!


    >>> SEARCH FOR DEALS <<<

    WHERE TO TRAVEL NEXT IN 2020


    Singapore Travel Guide from Wikitravel. Many thanks to all Wikitravel contributors. Text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0, images are available under various licenses, see each image for details.

    Europe | Asia | North America | Africa | South America | Oceania | All Destinations