The busiest and most direct link between Singapore and central Johor Bahru. Here's everything you need before you cross — live conditions, peak hours, costs, and requirements, all in one place.
Woodlands Causeway is toll-free from the Singapore side and the most direct route into central Johor Bahru and JB Sentral. At 1.05 km, it's shorter than Tuas Second Link — but it also carries the bulk of daily commuter traffic, making it the checkpoint most prone to long queues during the 6:30-8:30am and 5:30-8pm windows.
| Detail | Woodlands Causeway |
|---|---|
| Bridge length | 1.05 km |
| Connects | Woodlands, Singapore ↔ JB Sentral / central Johor Bahru |
| Singapore-side toll | S$0.00 (free) |
| Malaysia-side charge | RM 20.00 road charge (every entry) |
| Typical peak behavior | Heaviest during commuter rush hours |
| Best crossing windows | 9:30am-3pm and 11pm-5am on weekdays |
Weekday mid-morning (9:30am-11:30am) through mid-afternoon and late night to early morning (11pm-5am) are consistently the quietest windows. The worst is Friday evening rush (5pm-9pm) and the Thursday/Friday before a long weekend, when clearance times can stretch past 90 minutes. See the full best time to cross guide for the complete weekday, weekend, and holiday breakdown.
Crossing is free on the Singapore side; Malaysia charges a flat RM20 road charge on every entry, paid via Touch 'n Go. 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.
Woodlands Causeway is also served by public buses — the 950, 170/170X, 160, and Causeway Link CW1/CW2 services all cross here, with passengers clearing immigration on foot at each checkpoint. See our bus crossing guide for routes, fares, and boarding points.
If your destination is central JB or JB Sentral, Woodlands is almost always the more direct and cheaper route. If you're headed toward Iskandar Puteri or Legoland, or crossing during peak commuter hours, Tuas Second Link is often the better call — see the full Woodlands vs Tuas comparison.
Check live Woodlands Causeway conditions →Q: How long is the wait at Woodlands Causeway right now?
A: Wait times change hour to hour based on commuter traffic, incidents, and enforcement activity. Check the CausewayRadar live dashboard for current clearance estimates rather than relying on general patterns alone.
Q: Is Woodlands Causeway free to cross?
A: It's free on the Singapore side (S$0.00 toll), but Malaysia charges a RM20 road charge on every entry, regardless of direction of travel.
Q: What is the fastest way to get to JB Sentral from Singapore?
A: Woodlands Causeway is the most direct route to JB Sentral and central Johor Bahru — it's shorter than Tuas Second Link and drops you straight into the city center.
Q: Can I cross Woodlands Causeway without a car?
A: Yes. Bus services including the 950, 170/170X, 160, and Causeway Link CW1/CW2 cross Woodlands Causeway, with passengers clearing immigration on foot at each checkpoint.