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'''Johore Bahru''', sometimes spelled Johor Baru, is the capital of the State of [[Johore State|Johore]] in peninsular [[Malaysia]]. It stands at the northern end of the [[Causeway]] that links Singapore to Malaysia.
'''Johor Bahru''', sometimes spelled Johore Bahru, is the capital of the State of Johore in peninsular Malaysia. It stands at the northern end of the Johor - Singapore Causeway that links Singapore to Malaysia.


Colloquially known both to Singaporeans and to Malaysians as JB, it is a popular place for Singaporeans to visit to buy or do things that are impossible or more expensive in Singapore itself.
Colloquially known both to Singaporeans and to Malaysians as JB, it is a popular place for Singaporeans to visit or shop for items that are impossible or more expensive in Singapore itself.
 
==Transportation from Singapore==
Land transport from Singapore to Johor Bahru is possible through Woodlands checkpoint via Johor - Singapore Causeway or through Tuas checkpoint via Malaysia - Singapore Second Link.
*'''Singapore Public Bus Services:''' 160, 170/X and 950.
*'''Causeway Link Bus Services:''' CW1, CW2, CW5.
*'''KTM Shuttle Train:''' Woodlands Train Checkpoint - JB Sentral
*'''Shuttle Taxi:''' Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange - JB Checkpoint (Loop)
 
Please do note that you have to switch taxis at JB Checkpoint and proceed to booking a Grab (Malaysia) in Johor Bahru. If you are taking a Grab in Singapore, you have to switch at Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange.

Latest revision as of 09:25, 19 October 2024

Johor Bahru, sometimes spelled Johore Bahru, is the capital of the State of Johore in peninsular Malaysia. It stands at the northern end of the Johor - Singapore Causeway that links Singapore to Malaysia.

Colloquially known both to Singaporeans and to Malaysians as JB, it is a popular place for Singaporeans to visit or shop for items that are impossible or more expensive in Singapore itself.

Transportation from Singapore[edit]

Land transport from Singapore to Johor Bahru is possible through Woodlands checkpoint via Johor - Singapore Causeway or through Tuas checkpoint via Malaysia - Singapore Second Link.

  • Singapore Public Bus Services: 160, 170/X and 950.
  • Causeway Link Bus Services: CW1, CW2, CW5.
  • KTM Shuttle Train: Woodlands Train Checkpoint - JB Sentral
  • Shuttle Taxi: Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange - JB Checkpoint (Loop)

Please do note that you have to switch taxis at JB Checkpoint and proceed to booking a Grab (Malaysia) in Johor Bahru. If you are taking a Grab in Singapore, you have to switch at Woodlands Temporary Bus Interchange.