Singapore to Johor Bahru

What the official sources say

Every fact below is taken from the page of the organisation that publishes it, and shows its source and the date we checked it. We do not state fares, timetables or opening dates unless the publisher's page does, because they change. For those, use the official links at the bottom.

Checked 13 Nov 2026. Each fact is re-checked within 30 days. A fact past its date is removed at the next site update.

QR code clearance at Woodlands and Tuas

What ICA says about QR code clearance at the land checkpoints.

A passport not yet used to enter Singapore must be presented at immigration; QR works from later trips.

Source: ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority) · checked 13 Nov 2026

You still need to bring your passport when using QR code clearance.

Source: ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority) · checked 13 Nov 2026

Singapore land checkpoints at Woodlands and Tuas accept QR code clearance for cars, motorcycles, lorries and buses.

Source: ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority) · checked 13 Nov 2026

Driving across

Rules for vehicles leaving and entering Singapore.

Fees for vehicles entering Singapore depend on vehicle type, checkpoint, and the day and time of entry.

Source: ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority) · checked 13 Nov 2026

A Singapore-registered vehicle leaving via the land checkpoints must have its fuel tank at least three-quarters full.

Source: ICA (Immigration & Checkpoints Authority) · checked 13 Nov 2026

Money you carry

What the Immigration Department of Malaysia says about cash you carry in.

Travellers carrying cash or bearer negotiable instruments above USD 10,000 equivalent must declare it to customs.

Source: Immigration Department of Malaysia (MDAC page) · checked 13 Nov 2026

Carrying more than USD 10,000 equivalent in Malaysian Ringgit needs permission from Bank Negara Malaysia.

Source: Immigration Department of Malaysia (MDAC page) · checked 13 Nov 2026

The RTS Link

The planned train link between Woodlands North and Bukit Chagar.

RTS Operations Pte Ltd, a joint venture of Prasarana Malaysia and SMRT, will operate the RTS Link.

Source: LTA (Land Transport Authority) · checked 13 Nov 2026

The RTS Link is a 4 km train journey between Woodlands North (Singapore) and Bukit Chagar (Johor Bahru).

Source: LTA (Land Transport Authority) · checked 13 Nov 2026

What we do not state yet

  • RTS Link opening date. The sources we found do not give one date we can verify, so we publish none. Check the LTA page below.
  • Bus and train fares and timetables. Operators publish these in tools we cannot read reliably. Use the operator pages below.
  • Who must submit the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card by land. Check the Immigration Department page below before you travel.

Official pages to check before you go