The higher-capacity, lower-congestion route between Singapore and western Johor Bahru. Here's everything you need before you cross — live conditions, peak hours, costs, and requirements, all in one place.
Tuas Second Link is longer than Woodlands Causeway at roughly 1.9 km and costs more in tolls, but it carries less daily commuter traffic and has more customs capacity relative to its volume — so it generally has more headroom during peak hours. It's also the better route toward Iskandar Puteri, Legoland Malaysia, and destinations further up Malaysia's west coast.
| Detail | Tuas Second Link |
|---|---|
| Bridge length | ~1.9 km |
| Connects | Tuas, Singapore ↔ Iskandar Puteri / Legoland / KL-bound routes |
| Singapore-side toll | S$2.10 (peak) / S$1.10 (off-peak) |
| Malaysia-side charge | RM 6.14 + RM 20.00 road charge (every entry) |
| Typical peak behavior | Generally more headroom at peak than Woodlands |
| Best crossing windows | 9:30am-3pm and 11pm-5am on weekdays |
The same broad weekday rhythm applies as at Woodlands — weekday mid-morning through mid-afternoon and late night to early morning are quietest, while Friday evening rush and the day before a long weekend are worst. Because Tuas carries less commuter volume, it tends to absorb peak-hour pressure better than Woodlands. See the full best time to cross guide for the complete breakdown.
Tuas costs more than Woodlands on both sides: S$2.10 at peak (S$1.10 off-peak) on the Singapore side, plus RM6.14 and the RM20 road charge on entry into Malaysia. If you're driving a Singapore-registered vehicle, you'll also need a valid Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) with an activated RFID tag, at least a 3/4-full fuel tank on exit, and the rest of the items on our documents checklist.
Tuas Second Link is served by Causeway Link CW3, CW4, CW6, and CW7 services, which are the fastest way to reach Legoland Malaysia, Bukit Indah, and Iskandar Puteri without first detouring through central JB. See our bus crossing guide for routes, fares, and boarding points.
If you're headed to Iskandar Puteri, Legoland, or crossing during peak commuter hours, Tuas is usually the better call despite the higher toll. If your destination is central JB or JB Sentral, Woodlands Causeway is shorter and cheaper — see the full Woodlands vs Tuas comparison.
Check live Tuas Second Link conditions →Q: How long is the wait at Tuas Second Link right now?
A: Wait times change hour to hour based on traffic, incidents, and enforcement activity. Check the CausewayRadar live dashboard for current clearance estimates rather than relying on general patterns alone.
Q: Is Tuas Second Link more expensive than Woodlands Causeway?
A: Yes. Tuas costs S$2.10 (peak) or S$1.10 (off-peak) on the Singapore side, plus RM6.14 and the RM20 road charge on the Malaysia side — Woodlands is free on the Singapore side and only charges the RM20 road charge on entry.
Q: Is Tuas Second Link less congested than Woodlands?
A: Generally yes during peak hours — Tuas carries less daily commuter traffic than Woodlands and has more customs capacity relative to its volume, so it often has more headroom when Woodlands is busiest.
Q: What is the best route to Legoland Malaysia from Singapore?
A: Tuas Second Link — it lines up with the AYE on the Singapore side and heads directly toward Iskandar Puteri and Legoland Malaysia without detouring through central Johor Bahru.