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4 Ways to get from Singapore Airport to Johor Bahru, Malaysia

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    In this travel blog I will throw a light on how to get to Johor Bahru, Malaysia from Singapore Airport.

    The distance between Singapore Airport and Johor Bahru, Malaysia is 44 km

    The journey from Singapore Airport to Johor Bahru, Malaysia can be done by taking Bus, Shuttle Bus, Taxi, and a combination of MRT hops.

    Changi International Airport is the official name of the Singapore Airport. This is main airport of the city. The airport lies around 15 km from the city.

    Use the city’s travel card Ez-link, it will give you discount on the rides as well. Here’s a travel tip to help you – MRT (Singapore metro) is an excellent way to get to your destination.

    Taxis are also affordable, though be ware of the numerous extra charges (night charges, airport charges, weekend charges etc).

    Shuttle services are good too with a hotel drop and a reasonable flat fare..

    Singapore Airport Transfer Guide:

    Bus: 2 SGD; journey time= 1 hour; take line# 858
    Shuttle Bus: $9 SGD; journey time= 30 minutes
    Taxi: $30 SGD; journey time= 20-30 minutes
    MRT hops: budget option but requires change;

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    Getting from Singapore Airport to Johor Bahru, Malaysia by Bus

    You can easily reach from Singapore Airport to Johor Bahru, Malaysia by Bus. Getting to your destination using Bus is very cheap.

    It’s a public service that drops tourists off at different stops along the way. The Bus line you need to take is 858.

    The Bus starts at basement of Terminals 1, 2 and 3, PTB3 and ends at Woodlands Reg Int. The Bus is very frequent with yes service.

    The fare for the journey is 2 SGD. To get to Johor Bahru, Malaysia you will need about 1 hour. The Bus is often preferred as the mode of transportation.

    The Bus uses the expressway for traveling between the two.

    Getting from Singapore Airport to Johor Bahru, Malaysia by Shuttle Bus

    It is easy to get to Johor Bahru, Malaysia from Singapore Airport by Shuttle Bus. The Shuttle Bus goes directly and gives you a hotel drop.

    Catch the Shuttle Bus from arrival hall. You will find a Shuttle Bus every 20 minutes.

    It is available 24×7. The total fare amount is $9 SGD and you can procure tickets from Ground mode of travel Desk.

    You will reach your destination in approx. 30 minutes.

    Getting from Singapore Airport to Johor Bahru, Malaysia by Taxi

    You can easily get from Singapore Airport to Johor Bahru, Malaysia by Taxi. It is available 24×7.

    The total time needed to travel is approx. 20-30 minutes. If you have limited time and you want to get to Johor Bahru, Malaysia fast, then taxi is the best option to go with.

    What I like most about taxi is its availability. Strictly avoid non-metered taxi and take a metered one.

    There is an extra night 50% surcharge you need to pay.

    The fare comes out to be approx. $30 SGD. Be careful when you take a taxi – it should be a registered one.

    Tipping is strictly optional, but giving won’t harm you either.

    Getting from Singapore Airport to Johor Bahru, Malaysia by MRT hops

    Step 1: First, you need to get to Tanah Merah Station by MRT. The MRT originates from basement of Terminal 2.

    The first MRT from Singapore Airport to Johor Bahru, Malaysia is at 05:30 while the last one is at 23:30. You will get to Tanah Merah Station in around 5 min.

    For further details check: http://journey.smrt.com.sg/journey/

    Step 2: Then, board the MRT, which you need to deboard at City Hall. The MRT line you need to take is East West Green.

    There is a MRT every 5 minutes. The journey takes around 25 min.

    Step 3: Then, hop on to MRT to get to Marsiling. In terms of frequency, you will see a MRT every 5 minutes. The journey takes a total of 50 min.

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