Singapore-Johor Crossing: Guides on SG & JB Customs, Cross-Border Buses and Best Times to Go

Planning a trip from Singapore to Johor Bahru / Johor / Malacca or further to other parts of West Malaysia? There is a “land” border to cross if you are not going by air or sea. And, if crossing the border is easy and hassle-free, you won’t be seeing this guide.

The Singapore-Johor land border consists of two crossings: the Singapore-Johor Causeway or First Link (via Woodlands Checkpoint) and the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link or Tuas Second Link (via Tuas Checkpoint) over the Straits of Johor, a 50Km international waterway, that separates Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia. The two crossings are among the busiest land borders in the world and require pre-registration for foreign vehicles, valid travel documents, and digital arrival clearance.

Crossing via Singapore-Johor Causeway is the most heavily used route but frequently suffers from severe traffic congestion during weekends and peak hours. Tuas Second Link is located further west, generally less congested and ideal for travellers avoiding Johor Bahru city centre for destinations such as Pontian, wider Johor, Malacca, and beyond.

Much had been written regarding the border-crossings, like immigration and customs matters, cross-border bus and train services, and also best times to cross the border without getting caught in congestions. This guide provides a convenient reference point to all relevant articles on iPackTravel.com.

The Guides

Here is a consolidated list of articles relating to Singapore-Johor Crossing. Learn more before going over the border to Johor Bahru or to wider West Malaysia.

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