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After a few days of diving or beach time in the Seribuat Archipelago, the bus from Mersing carries you south across Johor and over the border to Singapore. It is a direct service, so you stay on the same coach apart from the immigration checks.
Mersing to Singapore by Bus
The express bus is the way to go from Mersing to Singapore. It takes from about 3 hours 15 minutes, depending on the queues at the border. On booking platforms, a ticket costs about $24 (October 2026).[1]
The Express Bus Experience
The coach follows the highways through Johor, past palm oil plantations and kampungs, before the scenery thickens towards the border. Coach air conditioning is strong, so keep a light jacket or sarong in your hand luggage.
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price | Duration | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express Bus | about $24 | from 3h 15m[1] | High |
Tips for Traveling from Mersing to Singapore
- Immigration Readiness: At the Malaysian exit and the Singapore entry points you get off the bus with all your luggage. Keep your passport and your SG Arrival Card ready.
- Arrival Card: Submit the SG Arrival Card online within three days before you arrive in Singapore, counting the day of arrival. It is free, and it is not a visa.[2]
- Booking Strategy: Direct departures from Mersing to Singapore are limited, so book at least a few days ahead, especially in peak diving season and on public holidays.
- Currency: Keep a little Malaysian ringgit for snacks at the Mersing terminal. Once you cross the border, you need Singapore dollars for public transport and taxis.
Timetable
| Bus Mersing - Singapore $ 24.43 3h 15m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Mersing to Singapore, including current prices and schedules.
The express bus is the direct option, at about $24 on booking platforms.
The direct express bus takes from about 3 hours 15 minutes, depending on the queues at the border.
The journey takes from about 3 hours 15 minutes. Allow extra time at weekends and on holidays, when the border is busier.
Yes, you take all of your belongings with you when you get off for Malaysian and Singaporean immigration and customs checks.
No. The bus is the way to go for this route.
Yes. Submit the SG Arrival Card online within three days before you arrive, counting the day of arrival. It is free.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Mersing to Singapore. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- [2] Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), Singapore: SG Arrival Card (SGAC) with Electronic Health Declaration. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.