How To Go To Sand & Sandals Desaru From Singapore

Situated in the heart of Desaru, Sand & Sandals Desaru is where you can enjoy a good vacation!

There’s a large outdoor pool and many spacious rooms for you to relax in!

If you need advice on which transport to use, you can browse through this article to find out more!

Do note that all the prices and schedules in the list below are subject to change as they are based on the sole discretion of each respective transport operator.

Table of contents:
Option 1: Taking A Private Car/Taxi From Singapore To Sand & Sandals Desaru
Option 2: Taking A Ferry From Singapore To Sand & Sandals Desaru
Option 3: Taking A Bus From Singapore To Sand & Sandals Desaru (via JB Sentral)
Option 4: Driving By Yourself From Singapore to Sand & Sandals Desaru

Option 1: Taking A Private Car/Taxi From Singapore To Sand & Sandals Desaru

Taking a private car service is one the best ways to travel from Singapore to Sand & Sandals Desaru!

There are many private car from Singapore to Desaru services around but we highly recommend JohorTrip.

Why? Because they are the most reliable private car SG to Desaru service!

Making a booking is a hassle-free process where you don’t have to go through many steps. Just visit the website and pick the vehicle you’d like to travel in.

Why Choose Direct Transfer Private Car From Singapore To Sand & Sandals Desaru?

Relax and enjoy a stress-free experience without worrying about parking!
The drivers are familiar with all the routes
Affordable prices
Clean and comfortable environment
You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off points and timings
Good customer review
At immigration, you don’t have to come down from the vehicle
Easy booking through WhatsApp
Enough space for many luggage or space to move your legs about

Reasons Why Private Car Service Isn’t For You

When you’re planning to travel in large groups (more than 3 pax), it might be too costly overall.

Who Should Take Up Private Car Services

Anyone travelling with children or senior citizens
A travel group which is more than 5 pax
The travel schedule isn’t flexible

Things to know:

Can book online without any physical meetup
Extra luggage will not be charged
Can book a few cars when travelling in groups of 8 or more

Tips to consider when booking:

Those travelling with young kids are able to request for child seat upon booking
When it’s peak season, you may face difficulty in securing a car – hence why you should book ahead before your travel date

Option 2: Taking A Ferry From Singapore To Sand & Sandals Desaru

Prefer to travel by sea? You can enjoy the ferry ride from Singapore to Sand & Sandals Desaru!

Also read: How To Go To Desaru Coast Water Park From Singapore

When taking the ferry from Singapore to Sand & Sandals Desaru, the journey begins from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal to Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal.

You will be required to take the 11-minute free shuttle bus service when you arrive at Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal.

Tip: In order to avoid missing your departure ride, you’re advised to arrive at the ferry terminal at least 15 minutes earlier.

Also read: How To Go Desaru From Singapore

During the bus ride, you’ll have the opportunity to observe the surroundings such as hotels, golf courses and various other attractions found on Desaru Coast.

The Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal Information Counter that’s located at the front of the Departure Hall is where you can take a look at the bus schedule.

You can easily book online to book the ferry services.

Here are the details of the available ferry services:

The Ferry Operator is called BatamFast.

The pickup point: Desaru Coast Ferry Terminal

The dropoff point: Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal

Ferry timings:

From Singapore to Desaru: 1 trip per day from Thursday until Sunday (8:30 am)

From Desaru to Singapore: 1 trip per day from Thursday until Sunday (5:30 pm)

Ferry duration: 90 minutes (one-way)

Ferry ticket prices:

One-way: SGD$118
Two-way: SGD$70

Note: The ferry services are limited. From Thursday to Sunday, there will only be one trip per day (4 days a week). When your travel group is big, you might need to pay quite a large amount of money. If you have a low budget, consider other transport methods instead.

Option 3: Taking A Bus From Singapore To Sand & Sandals Desaru (via JB Sentral)

When you have more time to spare, you can consider taking the bus from Singapore to Sand & Sandals Desaru.

The only way to go travel by bus would be to take a public bus. It’s the cheaper way to travel from Singapore to Sand & Sandals Desaru but it also takes longer than the rest.

Why? Because you need to take 2 different buses and resort transport!

Here is the bus route: Singapore -> JB Sentral Bus Terminal -> Desaru Coast -> Sand And Sandals Desaru

Also read: How To Go Westin Desaru Coast Resort From Singapore

Step 1: Travelling From Singapore to JB Sentral Bus Terminal

The bus ride will take 30 minutes to 1 hour from Woodlands Bus Interchange Singapore depends on traffic condition in Johor-Singapore Causeway.

You’ll have to hop on the Causeway Link Bus.

Step 2: Travelling From JB Sentral Bus Terminal to Desaru Coast

Take the Causeway Link bus once you arrive at JB Sentral Bus Terminal. The bus ride ticket is RM49 per trip.

The average bus journey which travels through the Senai-Desaru expressway is about 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Also read: Bus From JB Sentral To Desaru Coast

You need to contact Sand And Sandals Desaru in advance to arrange the transportation from Desaru Coast Riverside to resort.

The entire bus journey takes at least 3 hours, but it also depends on the overall traffic condition. If there’s heavy traffic, it will take longer.

Note: Do take note the bus journey can be delayed due to traffic conditions. This brings the possibility of arriving late to the bus terminals, causing you to wait for the next bus if you miss one time.

Option 4: Driving By Yourself From Singapore to Sand & Sandals Desaru

Driving by yourself from Singapore to Sand & Sandals Desaru has many perks! You’ll have the freedom to choose your own time and places to go.

Also read: How To Go Desaru Ostrich Farm From Singapore

You can follow and choose between the three routes below:

4.1 Route 1 (via Senai-Desaru Highway)

Here’s the rough route: From Upper Thomson Rd -> SLE -> BLE & Lebuhraya EDL/AH2/E14 heading towards JB East Coast Pkwy/Route 35.

Exit via 1403A-Bakar Batu. Then, the route will be as follows: Senai-Desaru Highway/E22 -> Bandar Penawar -> Route 90 -> Jalan Desaru.

Total Travelling Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Distance: 87.4km

4.2 Route 2 (via Federal Route 3/AH18 & Senai-Desaru Highway)

Here’s the rough route: From Upper Thomson Rd -> SLE -> AH2 heading to Jalan Pandan/Laluan Persekutuan 3/Route 3/AH18.

Exit via 1404B-Pandan. Then, the route will be as follows: Senai-Desaru Highway/E22 -> Route 90 -> Jalan Desaru

Total Travelling Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Distance: 93.7km

4.3 Route 3 (via Federal Route 3/AH18 & Kota Tinggi-Pengerang/Route 92)

Windsor Park Rd (to Upper Thomson Rd -> AH2, Federal Route 3/AH18 and Kota Tinggi – Pengerang/Route 92 (heading in the direction of Jalan Desaru).

Continue driving on the straight road that’s heading to Jalan Desaru once you reach the roundabout.

Total Travelling Time: 2 hours and 35 minutes
Total Distance: 106km

Conclusion

How much time do you have during your trip? If you don’t have much time to spare and prefer not to worry about the journey, hiring a private car service will be the best idea!

At the very least, compared to the other 3 methods, you only need to sit in the car and let the driver know where you’d like to go.

But of course, only if you have the budget for it.

You’ll have to evaluate all the transport options for those under a tight budget to see which one suits you best.

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