Bus From Singapore To Mersing Jetty

Last updated 1 Jul 2024SGMYTAXI

Planning a short getaway to Malaysia’s best islands such as Pulau Tioman?

To get there, you will need to travel to Mersing Jetty first and take a boat ride.

Buses are popular as a budget-friendly transport from Singapore to Johor.

The good news is: there are buses that travel daily to Mersing jetty!

In this article, find out how you can travel by bus from Singapore to Mersing Jetty!

Table of Contents
1. Overview
2. Fill Up Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) Before Entering Malaysia
3. What Is The Travel Duration From Singapore To Mersing Jetty
4. Bus From Singapore To Mersing Jetty (Direct)
5. Bus From Singapore To Mersing Via Larkin Sentral (Not Direct)

1. Overview

A few things to note before getting on the bus:

Purchase bus ticket online based on your preferred bus pick up location in Singapore listed in this article.
On the day of travel, board the bus.
When you reach Singapore’s checkpoint, leave the bus and head to immigration
Once you’ve passed clearance, you will need to go down the escalator, walk to the bus stop and take the bus to JB Checkpoint
When you reach JB’s checkpoint, leave the bus again (with your luggage) and head to JB checkpoint, scan your luggage.
After you’ve cleared immigration, go to the bus stop and take the same bus to Mersing Jetty (do take note of your bus plate number!)

2. Fill Up Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) Before Entering Malaysia

While foreigners are required to fill up the arrival card before entering Malaysia, Singapore citizens are exempted from this arrangement.

You may refer to Malaysia’s Immigration Website for further details.

3. What Is The Travel Duration From Singapore To Mersing Jetty

It takes 3 hours (during off-peak season such as weekday afternoons) to 6 hours (during peak period such as the eve of a long weekend or public holiday) to travel.

For me, it takes an average of 4 hours to cross the border in the evening or on the weekend (+ 1 hour if you are taking the bus from Larkin Sentral to catch the ferry).

Tip: If you are traveling in a group, it is best to take a private taxi such as SGMYTAXI compared to a bus so you can depart earlier and avoid the traffic jam!

4. Bus From Singapore To Mersing Jetty (Direct)

You can book your bus ticket from Singapore to Mersing Jetty, Johor from:

List Of Buses From Singapore To Mersing Jetty

1. KKKL Singapore Express

Bus Ticket Price: SGD 39 (one-way)

Departure Time	Pick-Up Location In Singapore
6:00am, 10:00pm	Kovan Hub
10:30pm	Katong V Mall (at Mooloola Bar)

Note: there is at least one trip daily to Mersing Jetty at 6:00am

2. Diamond Coach

Bus Ticket Price: SGD 39 (one-way)

Operating Hours: 6:00 am – 6:30 am daily

Departure Time	Pick-Up Location In Singapore
6:00 am	1. Newton Circus 2. Bedok MRT Station Exit A (opposite Bedok Mall)
6:15 am	1. Eunos MRT 2. Bishan
6:30 am	1. The Plaza 2. Woodlands Private Bus Stop

5. Bus From Singapore To Mersing Via Larkin Sentral (Not Direct)

If all direct buses are sold out, you can take the bus from Larkin Sentral. However, be prepared to allocate an extra hour for transfers.

Step 1: Bus from Singapore to Larkin Sentral

From Kranji MRT Station: Bus CW1, SBS 170
From Queen Street Terminal (nearest to Bugis and Rochor MRT): Bus CW2
From Newton Food Centre: CW5

For further information, refer to Bus From Singapore to Larkin Sentral.

Note: you’ll need to take connecting buses CWL (operates from 6 am to 10 pm) or SBS 170 to go to Larkin Sentral from JB CIQ. You can use your existing ticket to board.

Step 2: Bus from Larkin Sentral to Mersing Jetty

From Larkin Sentral (also known as Larkin Bus Terminal), you will need to take the Causeway Link bus to Mersing Jetty.

I don’t recommend this arrangement as it can be confusing. For a hassle-free travel, book a private taxi service like SGMYTAXI to go directly from SG to Mersing Jetty!