Desaru is a 22-kilometre stretch of beautiful beach that is often overlooked by international visitors!
Other than the beach, there is a large Desaru water park, a Desaru golf course and other Desaru attractions to keep your whole family entertained during the weekend!
And it takes just less than 2 hours to reach Desaru from Singapore!
But this will not be the case if there is heavy traffic at the border between Singapore and Johor!
Keep reading if you want to explore all the available transportation methods!
Table of contents:
1. Singapore To Desaru By Private Car
2. Singapore To Desaru By Bus
3. Singapore To Desaru By Ferry
1. Singapore To Desaru By Private Car
With the Senai-Desaru Expressway, it takes just 30 minutes to reach Desaru from Johor Bahru.
What To Expect If You Plan To Drive:
- Toll fees apply for cars
- There is only 1 rest stop between Tebrau and Desaru
- Total travel time from Singapore is ~2 hours and 15 minutes
If that sounds like too much trouble for you:
A private car service service offers direct transfer from anywhere in Singapore to Desaru.
This is the most effortless way to make the journey!
I Like Singapore To Desaru Private Car because:
- No transits required
- Drivers are experienced, reliable and punctual
- They have MPV cars that can accommodate up to 10 passengers, have air-conditioning, comfortable seats and ample luggage space!
- Fixed prices with no hidden charges.
- Pay after the trip or pay online
- Privacy as you do not have to share the car with strangers
How To Book Singapore To Desaru Private Car:
- You may want to check the prices here.
- When satisfied, WhatsApp us to reserve your private car service.
- You will receive a confirmation via WhatApp for your booking.
- For any changes to your plans, please inform us a day in advance.
- Pay cash to driver only upon arriving or use PAYNOW or credit card at Desaru!
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2. Singapore To Desaru By Bus
At the moment, there is only one bus service, Causeway Link Bus that runs a route from Singapore to Desaru.
First, you need to take any CausewayLink bus travel from Singapore to JB Sentral and then transit to another Causeway Link bus from JB Sentral Bus Terminal to Riverside Desaru Coast.
Also read: How To Go To Desaru Water Park From Singapore
Pick-up Location: JB Sentral Bus Terminal
Drop-off Location: Riverside Desaru Coast
Trip Frequency:
- 1 trip on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (9:00am)
Duration: ~1.5 hours
Price: Starts from SGD $15.00
Notes:
- Expect a much longer travel time on weekends or holiday season due to the custom clearance so please depart 2.5-3 hours before 9:00am from Singapore.
- If you plan to take the same bus service back to JB Sentral Bus Terminal, it will depart from Riverside Desaru Coast at 6:00 pm
3. Singapore To Desaru By Ferry
In contrast to taking a bus, the ferry offers a much faster alternative!
Also read: Ferry Vs Private Car To Desaru From SG
Basically, these are the steps to take the ferry from Singapore to Desaru:
- Get to the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (by train or bus) with at least 15 minutes to spare before the ferry departure
- Take the ferry service to Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal close to Desaru (~90 minutes, ~SGD $70 one-way)
- From Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal, there is a free shuttle bus to hotels, golf courses and Desaru Coast attractions. You can get the bus schedule available at Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal Information Counter (in front of Departure Hall). For more info, you can call +607-277 2058
3.1 How To Take A Ferry From Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal To Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal
Ferry operator, Batam Fast Ferry Pte Ltd runs services between Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, Singapore and Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal, Johor.
Their passenger ferry has a total capacity of ~330 passengers.
Pick-up Location: Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal
Drop-off Location: Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal
Trip:
- 1 trip on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday (8:30am)
Duration: ~90 minutes
Price: SGD $70 (one-way), SGD $118 (return)
Step 1: Check Ferry Schedule & Purchase Ferry Ticket Online
See the latest schedule of the ferry by Batam Fast Ferry Pte Ltd before you make any decision to purchase ferry tickets.
Once you have done that, you can buy tickets for the ferry online on the Batam Fast Ferry Pte Ltd site.
It is advisable to book the ferry ticket at least 2 weeks in advance as they tend to sell out during long weekends, public holidays and school holidays!
Also read: How To Go To Hard Rock Hotel Desaru From Singapore
Step 2: Check-in At Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal (Batam Fast Counter)
On the day of your ferry departure, you have to check-in at the Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal ticket counter to get your boarding pass.
The counter is only open an hour before the departure time and it closes in the last 15 minutes before the stated departure time.
Step 3: Immigration Clearance in Singapore (Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal)
After getting your boarding pass, go through the security checkpoint to have your bags scanned.
Continue walking to the immigration counter to complete the immigration clearance for Singapore.
If there is no cause for concern, it should take only 5 minutes to complete the clearance.
Then you can proceed to the departure lounge to wait for boarding time.
Also read: How To Go To Westin Desaru Resort From Singapore
Step 4: Ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal
Staff will come to lead the way when it’s time (~15 minutes before departure) to board the ferry.
Inside the ferry, there are spacious seats, luggage storage, a toilet, entertainment and most importantly, enough life jackets for both adults and children!
The ride to the other side takes about 90 minutes.
Step 5: Immigration Clearance In Malaysia (Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal)
When you alight at Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal, the first thing you’ll have to do is to get immigration clearance for Malaysia.
Similar to the previous immigration process at Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, there is a security checkpoint and an immigration counter.
This too, should take just 5 minutes to complete.
3.2 How To Get From Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal To Desaru Coast
The journey’s almost done at this point. Now, you just have to get to the Desaru Coast!
3.2.1 Free Shuttle Bus From Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal To Desaru Coast
There is a shuttle service from Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal to Desaru Coast hotel, The Els Club and Desaru Coast attractions.
Get the shuttle buses operating hours at Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal departure hall information counter.
3.2.2 Taxi Form Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal To Desaru Coast
At Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal, there is a reception counter where you can book a local taxi to any place in Desaru Coast.
Conclusion
It doesn’t take much effort to get to Desaru from Singapore!
Especially if you hire a private car service that can fetch you straight from Singapore to Desaru!
Otherwise, you can take public transport which is either by bus or ferry.
Both are cheaper but less convenient than a private car service!
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