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RTS Link from Johor Bahru: when it opens and how to commute to Singapore

Last checked 2026-11-10

The RTS Link will connect Bukit Chagar in Johor Bahru to Woodlands North in Singapore. It is not open yet, so plan your commute with today's options and keep an eye on the official updates.

Where things stand

  • The operator, RTSO, announced on 2 October 2026 that passenger service is targeted for February 2027.
  • That target depends on system tests and trial runs finishing (target 31 December 2026), independent safety certification and approvals from both countries.
  • The fare has not been announced. Our calculator uses S$6 per way only as a placeholder.
Do not sign a lease, buy a property or change jobs because of a specific RTS date. Check the operator's latest announcement first.

Your options today

OptionGood forWatch out for
MotorcycleUsually fastest in peak queuesWeather and safety risk. Singapore VEP for motorcycles rises to S$7 a day from January 2027.
CIQ bus (SBS 160/170/170X, SMRT 950)Cheap, about S$2–2.50 per way by cardQueues at the checkpoint in peak hours; some Causeway Link routes charge about S$5.
CarDoor to doorSingapore VEP for cars is S$50 a day from January 2027, plus fuel, tolls and parking.
RTS Link (when open)Predictable train time across the straitFare not final. You still need first and last mile transport.

What to prepare now

  • Set up the MyICA app for QR clearance on the Singapore side.
  • Get a ManjaLink card, or tap a card or phone on cross-border buses.
  • Live within walking or short driving distance of CIQ or Bukit Chagar. The Projects page shows real walk and drive times for each project.
  • When RTS opens, do a test run at your real commute hours before you decide.

The cost question

The cheapest way is often not the fastest, and the fastest is not always the cheapest. Put your own numbers into tool 4 in the calculators to compare a month of each option.

Sources

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