Travel to Singapore

Direct to/from Malaysian destinations There are buses to/from Kuala Lumpur (KL) and many other destinations in Malaysia through the Woodlands Checkpoint and the Second Link at Tuas. Unfortunately, there is no central bus terminal and different companies leave from all over the city. Major operators include:

Aeroline, +603-62588800, Luxury buses with meal on-board, power sockets, lounge area etc, to KL and Petaling Jaya. Departures from HarbourFront Centre. From $47 one-way.

First Coach, +65-68222111, No frills, but the buses have good legroom and use the Second Link. Another selling point is convenient public transport: buses depart from Novena MRT in Singapore and arrive right next to Bangsar LRT in Kuala Lumpur. $33.

NiCE +65-62565755. Executive express buses to KL. Normal NiCE buses RM60, extra-roomy double-decker NiCE 2 buses $47. Departures from Copthorne Orchid Hotel on Dunearn Rd. $33.

Transnasional, +602-62947034 (Malaysia), [19]. Malaysia’s largest bus operator, offers direct buses from Singapore through the peninsula. Departures from Lavender St. Executive/economy buses RM60/26.

Transtar. Transtar’s 16-seater First Class coaches are currently the best around with frills like massaging chairs, onboard attendants and video on demand, but they also cost the most at $65 one-way to KL. More plebeian SuperVIP/Executive buses are $25/39, direct service to Malacca and Genting also available. Departures from Golden Mile Complex, Beach Rd (near Lavender MRT). +65-62999009.

Other operators include:

CitiExchange, +65-63981216, [21]. edit

Easibook, ☎ +65-64440745, [22]. edit

Gunung Raya, ☎ +65-62947711, [23]. edit

Hasry Express, ☎ +65-62949306, [24]. edit

Konsortium Express, ☎ +65-63923911, [25]. edit

In general, the more you pay, the faster your trip. More expensive buses leave on time, use the Second Link, and don’t stop along the way; while the cheapest buses leave late if at all, use the perpetually jammed Causeway and make more stops. Book early for popular departure times like Friday and Sunday evening, Chinese New Year, etc, and factor in some extra time for congestion at the border.

An alternative to taking a direct “international bus” is to make the short hop to Johor Bahru to catch domestic Malaysian long-distance express buses to various Malaysian destinations from the Larkin Bus Terminal. Besides having more options, fares may also be lower because you will be paying in Malaysian ringgit rather than Singaporean dollars. The downside is the time-consuming hassle of getting to Johor Bahru.

To/from Johor Bahru
Buses between Johor Bahru and Singapore Line Stops in Singapore Stops in JB Price
Causeway Link CW-1 Kranji MRT only Larkin via Kotaraya $1.30, RM1.30
Causeway Link CW-2 Queen St only Larkin only $3.20
SBS 170 (red plate) Queen St via Kranji Larkin only $1.70
SBS 170 (blue plate) Kranji MRT Kotaraya only $1.10
SBS 160 Jurong East via Kranji Kotaraya only $1.60
SMRT 950 Woodlands via Marsiling Kotaraya only $1.30
Singapore-Johor Express Queen St only Larkin only $2.40

The most popular options to get to/from Johor Bahru are the buses listed in the table. There’s a pattern to the madness: Singaporean-operated buses (SBS, SMRT, SJE) can only stop at one destination in Malaysia, while the Malaysian-operated Causeway Link buses can only stop at one destination in Singapore. Terminals aside, all buses make two stops at Singapore immigration and at Malaysian immigration. At both immigration points, you must disembark with all your luggage and pass through passport control and customs, then board the next bus by showing your ticket. On the Malaysian side, the bus stop is to your left as you exit the immigration post. Figure on one hour for the whole rigmarole from end to end, more during rush hour.

Singapore is the country by two junctions in Peninsular Malaysia:

The Causeway is very popular and therefore inevitably saturation point link Woodlands, north of Singapore directly into the heart of Johor Bahru. While congestion is not as serious as it was in the past, is still Causeway jam-packed on Friday evening (towards Malaysia) and Sunday evening (towards Singapore). The road can be crossed by bus, train, bus, car or on foot.

A second crossing between Malaysia and Singapore, known as the second largest, was concluded between Tuas in the west of Singapore and Tanjung Kupang in the western state of Johor. Much faster and less saturation Causeway, it is used by some luxury buses in Kuala Lumpur and is strongly recommended if you have a car. There is no public transportation in the second link, and only Malay “limousine” taxis are allowed to cross the (RM150 and load and for the privilege). Walking across is not allowed, not that all practical means the continuation of the journey each end, if you’ve done.

Take Singapore with a car abroad approved is quite complex and expensive, see the Land Transport Authority’s Driving Into & Out of Singapore guide to the administrative details. Peninsular Malaysia registered vehicles must prove they have valid vehicle tax and insurance protection malaise. Other foreigners need a car Vehicle Registration Certificate, customs document (book), automobile insurance purchased in Singapore from a base of the insurance company and authorize an international investigation. All registered foreign cars and motorcycles can not in Singapore for a maximum of 10 days per calendar year without automobile insurance-Entry Permit (REE) fees, but after 10 days to qualify, you must pay a REE fee to $ 20/day.

Take the first of immigration and get your passport stamped. Then follow the Red Lane for the purchase of the car passes ($ 10) of the LTA office. The terminal, an officer MAL examine your car, the streets of control and assurance of protection and respect you chit a small paper that you have taken to counter the ETA to buy your car and you rent a password-Vehicle Unit (IE) for road transport costs Price (or after his election to pay a flat fee instead 5/Tag $). Once that is done, rendezvous with the customs, which must be opened for inspection of the vessel. Then you it is free to go anywhere in Singapore. Each REE taxes, road pricing and tolls are deducted from your car when you leave passport in Singapore. This is done by slotting the car passes through readers on immigration counter, while your passport stamped.

Driving in Malaysia, Singapore is relatively simple, although small pay tolls for the two crosses and (for the second link) from the adjacent road. In addition, Singapore, vehicles are required to register their fuel tanks of at least 3 / 4 full before leaving Singapore. You be sure that some Ringgit before the crossroads, as Singapore dollars are made only on the unfavourable exchange rate of 1:1.

In both directions is noteworthy that the prohibition is often Rental cars or supplements for the crossing of the border.

If money is not a problem for you, you can take advantage of hotels, restaurants and shops as sumptuous as any in the world. Singapore is one of the most expensive Asian cities, especially for accommodation. However, you will find that bargaining is a way of life throughout Singapore, especially when shopping or renting a room for the night. Most tourist attractions offer input Discounted funds for children.

The dollar (currency code SGD) is the currency of Singapore. It is normally abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or alternatively S$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. It is divided into 100 cents. Currency Notes are issued in denominations of $1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50. $100, $500, $1000 and $10,000 and the coins are available in denominations of 1. 5- 10, 20 and 50 cents, and $1.

The British citizens and those of the Republic of Ireland, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, do not need visa to enter Singapore. Develop your stay to a maximum of three months is quite possible, at the discretion of the Immigration Department extensions of more than three months are not unknown, but they are less widespread. Please note that the regulations from time to time, yes, contact the embassy before departure. They are normally paid for fourteen days, you can then have one month upon request. If you have any problems with extending your stay, there is always the possibility of a bus in Johor Bahru, beyond borders Malaysia, then returned.

Adresses and Contact Info of Singaporean embassies and consulates abroad
Australia 17 Forster Crescent, Yarraiumla. Canberra, ACT 2600 Tel. 02/6273 3944.
Canada Suite 1820,999 Hastings St, Vancouver, BCV6C 2W2 Tel. 604/669-5115.
Indonesia Block X/4 Kav No. 2, Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kuningan, Jakarta 12950 021/520 1489.
Ireland Contact UK embassy.
Malaysia 209 Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur 50400*03/2161 6277.
New Zealand 17 Kabul St, Khandallah, Wellington, P0 Box 13-140 Tel.04/479 2976,
UK 9 Wilton Crescent, London SW1X 8SP Tel.020/7235 9852.
USA 3501 International Place NW, Washington. DC 20008 Tel.202/537-3100; 231 East 51st St, New York, NY 10022 Tell 212/223-3331.

The easiest and quickest way to get to Singapore is to fly. Singapore is one of southeast Asia’s largest aviation hubs, so unless you’re coming from Peninsular Malaysia or Batam / Bintan in Indonesia, the easiest way to enter Singapore is by air. In addition to flagship carrier Singapore Airlines. Booking a scheduled ticket direct with the airline is the most expensive way to fly. You can usually cut costs considerably by booking through a specialist flight agent. Singapore is also home to Tiger Airways, and Jetstar Asia, which took over Valuair. In addition to the locals, every carrier of any size in Asia offers flights to Singapore, and there are direct services to Europe, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, North America, and even South Africa. Within Asia, Singapore also has excellent
connections to the more important cities, particularly those in Indonesia, Thailand, China and India.

Flight to Singapore From :

UK and Ireland
Air Lingus
Aeroflot
bmibaby
British Airways
British Midland
EasyJet
Finnair
Kuwait Airways
Lufthansa
Malaysia Airlines
Pakistan International Airlines
Singapore Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
Thai International
Turkish Airlines
Virgin Atlantic Airways

US and Canada
Air Canada
Air France US
British Airways
British Midland
Cathay Pacific
EVA Airways
Finnair
Gulf Air
Japan Air Lines
Korean Airlines
Lufthansa US
Malaysia Airlines
Northwest/KLM Airlines
Pakistan International Airlines
Philippine Airlines
Singapore Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
Thai Airways International
United Airlines

Flights from Australia and New Zealand
Air New Zealand
British Airways Australia
Egypt Air Australia
Finnair Australia
Garuda Indonesia Australia
Gulf Air Australia
Lufthansa Australia
Malaysia Airlines Australia
Qantas
Royal Brunei Airlines
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS)
Singapore Airlines
Thai Airways

Arab Quarter
Bukit Timah Reserve
Bumboad - Biking
Cable Car to Sentosa Island
Changi Prison Museum
Cherry Brandy Cocktail at Raffles Hotel
Chinatown
Dinner at Satay
Disco at Zouk
Raffles Place
Serangoon Road
Shopping on Orchad Road
Sultan Mosque
Theaters on the Bay
Thian Hock Keng Temple
Timithi at Sri Mariamman Temple
View of the City from Swissôtel

Singapore is located a mere 1.5 degrees north of the Equator, the weather is usually sunny with no distinct seasons. Temperatures are uniformly high throughout the year, but it’s the region’s humidity levels that make the heat really uncomfortable - a good downpour is the only thing that clears the air. Rain falls almost daily throughout the year, usually in sudden, heavy showers that rarely last longer than an hour. On average, June, July and August record the lowest annual rainfall. The temperature averages around:

* 26°C (79°F) daytime, 24°C (76°F) at night in December and January
* 31°C (89°F) daytime, 26°C (80°F) at night for the rest of the year.

The high temperature and humidity, combined with the lack of wind and the fact that temperatures stay high during the night, can take its toll on visitors from colder parts of the world. Bear in mind that spending more than about one hour outdoors can be very exhausting, especially if combined with moderate exercise. Unless you’re in town for a while it’s not possible to see everything Singapore has to offer in one trip. What follows is a selective taste of the city-state’s highlights - its best museums, most atmospheric restaurants and most vibrant neighbourhoods. Arranged in five colour-coded categories, you can browse through to find the very best things to see, do and experience.

Required Clothing
Lightweight cottons and linens.

Arab quarter
Buldt Timah Nature Reserve
Cable Car Ride
Changi Village
Chinatown
Colonial District
Fort Canning Park
Haw Par Villas
Hindu temples of Little India
Jurong Bird Park
Monolithic towers of the Financial District
Orchard Road
Pulau Ubin
Raffles Hotel
Seafood Restaurants
Sentosa - The Amusement Island
Singapore History Museum
Singapore River
Singapore Zoological Gardens
Sultan Mosque

Singapore is a small country on a small island, but with over four million people it’s a fairly crowded city and the world’s second most densely populated independent country. At first glance, Singapore appears shockingly modern and anonymous, but this is an undeniably Asian city where Chinese, Malay and Indian traditions from feng shui to ancestor worship create part of the everyday landscape - colourful contrasts that bring the city to life. It is like a big desk, full of drawers and pigeon-holes, where everything has its place, and can always be found in it. Much of the city’s fascination springs from its multicultural population: of the 3.55 million permanent residents, approximately 77 percent are ethnic Chinese, whose shops, restaurants and temples are found across the island; fourteen percent are ethnic Malay; and eight percent are ethnic Indians, with the remainder made up of other ethnic groups.