😎 Best Time to Visit

• August to December

📍Best Area to stay in Johor Bahru

• City Square Downtown has multiple hotel options, culture attractions, etc.

🏘️Popular Neighborhoods

• Gelang Patah is close to the second link to Singapore with multiple clubs, restaurants, and markets.
• Danga Bay has many amusement parks, theme parks, zoos, and other attractions.

🧥Dress Code

It is recommended to dress modestly with long sleeves that cover most of the body.

• For Women - Avoid shorts
• For Men - No bare chest

✈️Airport

Johor Bahru Senai International Airport

• Location: Johor Darul Ta'zim, 81250 Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
• Distance from city: 35 km outside the city center

🏙️Neighboring Cities

Malaysia

• Malacca
• Seremban
• Kuantan

Singapore

• Singapore
• Hougang
• Tampines

Indonesia

• Batam
• Tanjung Pinang

Interesting Facts about Johor Bahru

• Johor Bahru has its own army force
• It has the highest theme parks in Malaysia, 9 theme parks in total.
• Has some of the most wonderful cultural institutions
• 38th World’s most visited city in 2019
• Two causeways connect Johor Bahru with Singapore. It is one of the busiest international land border checkpoints with approximately 350,000 daily footfalls at the checkpoints of both the Woodlands Checkpoint and Sultan Iskandar Building.

Best Things to Do in Johor Bahru

1. LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort has a unique LEGO themed destination with over 80 shows, rides and attractions.
2. Adventure Water Park Desaru Coast has thrilling slides to serene rivers.
3. Beachlife & Tidepool Walk is a fun activity for family and friends.
4. Birdwatching Experience with Transfers within Desaru
5. Discover Panti Rainforest with 25 species of mammals, including the endangered Malyan Tiger, Asiatic Elephant and Malayan Tapir.
6. Hiking to the Belungkor Hill lies 283 meters above sea level and offers breath-taking scenery overlooking Selat Tebrau.
7. Desaru Coast Cycling
8. Ice Skating Experience with Blue Ice Skating Pink in Johor
9. Lebam River Kayaking Adventure
10. Riverside Garden Walk

Things to keep in Mind for Singapore Travellers

Transportation

Ferry

Ferry is faster than land transport. It takes only 45 minutes to reach from Singapore to Johor Bahru via Ferry. You can opt for the reliable Batam Fast for a comfortable and safe journey. You can board for the ferry at the Tanah Merah Ferry terminal in Singapore and drop at Pengelih, Johor Bahru. Ferry ticket price starts at only SGD 43.

Bus

The most popular bus operator in this route is Transtar Cross Border. It takes 1 hour 18 minutes to cover the route. The boarding point for the bus is TS8 Raffles Town Club (40231) and the dropping point is Johor Checkpoint.

Train

Train runs from the Woodlands to Johor Bahru. The ticket price is comparatively more and the tickets for the trains go fast.

Taxi

Boarding point for Singapore taxis is Ban San Street Terminal and drop off is Johor Larkin Terminal in Johor Bahru. Singapore and Malaysia registered cross border taxi with valid Cross Border PSV Licenses, Taxi with ASEAN Public Service Vehicle Permits and Autopass cards are permitted to transfer travelers to Singapore.

Avoid Rush hours

Peak Travel time from Singapore to Johor Bahru are:

• Weekdays: 08:00 am - 10:00 am, 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
• Saturday: 08:00 am - 09:00 pm
• Sunday: 02:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Exchange Rates

• Exchange rates begin from SGD 1 to $3.4+. The rate is negligible if you don't plan to change too much and change money in Singapore or Malaysia.
• Multi currency cards are YouTrip, Revolut, Wise.

Things to keep in Mind for Foreign Travellers

• European, American and Australian citizens can enter the country without a visa for up to 90 days.
• It is recommended to change and withdraw money locally. Street food vendors transact only via Cash. Hence it is advised to take Malaysian Ringgit with yourself.
• Don’t drink tap water
• Local transportation like bus, train, ferry are affordable.
• Get travel insurance policy
• Internet and Wi-Fi facility is available