Planning to go to Johor Bahru directly by train?
This post is useful to you if you’re first-time travelers or you’ve never crossed Singapore-Malaysia border by train before.
There are two locations in Singapore to take trains to JB with no intermediate stops.
One is operated by KTM Shuttle Tebrau and the other by RTS Link.
But where can you find these stations?
In this article, we will show you where to take the train to JB from Singapore.
1. Woodlands Train Checkpoint
Location: 11 Woodlands Crossing, Singapore 738103 (location on Google Map)
This station will take you to the KTM Shuttle Tebrau which stops at JB Sentral Train Station, conveniently within walking distance from JB.
| Train Ticket Price | SGD 5 |
| Train Ride Duration | 5 minutes |
| Train Schedule | Every day from 8:30am – 11:45pm
For the latest departure times, refer to https://shuttleonline.ktmb.com.my/Home/Shuttle |
| Train Frequency | Every 1 hour and 15 minutes |
| How To Get To Woodlands Train Checkpoint | ● Local Taxi
● Bus (read here on what bus to take to Woodlands Train Checkpoint) |
| How To Book Train Ticket to JB From Singapore | Read here on how to book train ticket to JB from Singapore |
If your schedule does not align with the train departure times, consider a Singapore to JB private taxi like JBTAXI.SG where you can depart at any time you prefer. No more missing trains!
2. Woodlands North Station
Location: 20 Woodlands North Coast Road, Singapore 737668 (location on Google Map)
If you are wondering where else to take the train to JB from Singapore, you can take it from Woodlands North MRT Station.
This station is located just after Woodlands MRT Station.
This is where the RTS (Rapid Transit System) shuttle is located and it will stop at Bukit Chagar Station in Johor.
| Train Ride Duration | 6 minutes |
| Train Schedule | TBC (Construction to complete by end-2026) |
| How To Get To Woodlands North Station | ● Local Taxi
● MRT Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) |
