Best Time To Go JB

Heading to JB from Singapore? This is The Best Time To Avoid Unnecessary Stressful Jams

Have you ever wondered what is the best time to go JB from Singapore without need to face the long and stressful jams?

I’ve been there and honestly sitting or stand still in about 4 hours was not the best experience ever, but don’t worry If you get it right, you can just cross the border with less than 30 minutes!

So, what’s the secret? This is the ultimate guide on when is the best time to cross woodlands checkpoint by either using car, bus or the train

Table Of Contents
1. Best Time To Go JB On Friday
2. Best Time To Enter JB On Saturday
3. Best Time To Go JB On Sunday
4. Best Time To Go JB On Monday Until Thursday
5. Best Time To Go JB On Singapore Public Holiday

Two Routes To Go JB From Singapore

First, let’s get started by knowing that there are actually two routes to go to JB from Singapore which is either from Woodlands or Tuas

1. Via Woodlands Checkpoint (1^st Link)

The first route or 1^st link is through Woodlands Checkpoint which is the most popular way because it brings you directly to JB City Centre compared to the other route

2. Via Tuas Checkpoint (2^nd Link)

The 2^nd link which is an alternative route is via Tuas Checkpoint that is located about 30 minutes’ drive to JB town and will be less crowded due to its location

Here’s the deal, traffic from Singapore to JB would involve mostly from Malaysian workers going back home to JB in the evening on weekdays, and mostly tourists on weekends.

Hence the best time to cross Causeway are as follows:

1. Best Time To Go JB On Friday

Unlike Mondays to Thursdays, Friday will be considered as weekend once after the office hours due to it has a different set of traffic pattern compared to those on weekdays.

Best Time To Go JB On Friday By Car

Before 5am
12pm till 3pm (most recommended)

Best Time To Go JB On Friday By Bus

Before 5am
12pm till 3pm (most recommended)

Best Time To Go JB On Friday By Train

12.30pm till 4:15pm (The only train time available according to KTMB if you book 5 weeks in advance)

Tip: Friday evening is when the weekend travellers and Malaysians who work in Singapore come back to their home in JB for the weekend (mostly by bus)

Avoid this Peak Hours:

8am till 11am	Tourists from Singapore going to JB
3pm till 4pm	Day shift Malaysian workers going back to JB
5pm till 10pm	1. Full day Malaysian workers going back to JB (majority workers) 2. Singaporeans planning for weekend trip to JB
After 11pm	Night shift Malaysian workers going back to JB

Good To Know

Friday starting 3pm onwards can be seen as the worst time to travel from Singapore to JB

2. Best Time To Enter JB On Saturday

Saturday traffic to JB from Singapore could be monstrous to a certain extent where it could lead to 2-4 hours queuing time at the checkpoints when the traffic was really bad.

Don’t worry, there’s a solution for travelling on a Saturday to JB if really need to. Let’s be honest, try to avoid if possible to travel to JB on a Saturday.

Best Time To Enter JB On Saturday By Car

Before 5am
11pm till 12am (most recommended)

Best Time To Enter JB On Saturday By Bus

Before 5am
11pm till 12am (most recommended)

Best Time To Enter JB On Saturday By Train

8:00pm till 11:45pm (The only train time available according to KTMB if you book 1 weeks in advance)

Tip: On Saturday we’ll see Singaporeans come to JB for either short trips or shopping as well as Malaysian workers that work on Saturday coming home.

Avoid this Peak Hours:

6am till 12pm	Singaporean travellers going to JB for short trip
12pm till 8pm	Half-day Malaysian workers going back to JB

Good To Know

12 pm onwards on Saturday will be where the traffic reach a high peak because accumulated crowds travelling which is Singaporeans going for weekend trip to Malaysia and Malaysians coming back to their hometowns.

3. Best Time To Go JB On Sunday

In general, travelling from Singapore to JB on a Sunday could be done at any time. This is due to the notable decrease of workers require to work on this day.

Therefore, Sunday is the ‘Best Weekend’ when it comes to traffic situation at the checkpoints!

Best Time To Go JB On Sunday By Car

Before 5am
4pm till 12am (most recommended)

Best Time To Go JB On Sunday By Bus

Before 5am
4pm till 12am

Best Time To Go JB On Sunday By Train

1:45pm onwards (The only train time available according to KTMB if you book 1 weeks in advance)

Avoid this Peak Hours:

7am till 10am

Singaporean travellers going to JB for a day trip

Tip: Sunday will have the least crowds compared to other days especially on the afternoon till midnight and don’t really have peak hours to avoid

Good To Know

Traffic will start intensify around 9am onwards due to Singaporean day trippers normally planning to arrive at the shopping malls in JB when it opens at 10am

4. Best Time To Go JB On Monday Until Thursday

Every working days from Monday to Thursday is counted as weekdays on a normal week. Thus, best time to cross Woodlands Checkpoint will be:

Best Time To Go JB On Weekday By Car

Before 5am
12pm till 3pm (Most recommended)
After 10pm

Best Time To Go JB On Weekday By Bus

Before 5am
12.30pm till 3pm (Most recommended)
After 10pm

Best Time To Go JB On Weekday By Train

12:30pm till 5:30pm
9:15pm till 11:45pm

Tip: Usually Malaysians who work in Singapore but stay at JB commute on weekdays at 7am and come back to JB at 6pm

Avoid this Peak Hours:

8am till 11am	Tourists from Singapore going to JB
3pm till 4pm	Day shift Malaysian workers going back to JB
5pm till 8pm	Full day Malaysian workers going back to JB (majority)
11pm onwards	Night shift workers going back to JB

Good To Know

Highest traffic will be from 5pm onwards because Malaysians coming back to their home
However the crowds will slowly decrease from 8pm onwards

5. Best Time To Go JB On Singapore Public Holiday

If Singapore Public Holiday Fall On Friday

Before 12pm (Day before the PH: Thursday)
Before 7am (on the PH)

Tip: Be warned if Friday or Monday is Public Holiday, do expect extremely heavy traffic due to the long weekend.

If Singapore Public Holiday Fall On Saturday

Before 6pm (Day before the PH: Friday)
12pm – 6pm (on the PH)

Tip: Remember Singaporeans would most likely take a half day leave on the day prior to the PH, so expect slightly heavier traffic.

If Singapore Public Holiday Fall On Sunday

Before 6pm (Day before the PH: Saturday)
12pm – 6pm (on the PH)

FAQs

Q1: What time should I go to JB to avoid jam?

A1: Generally, it differs according to which day you are going to JB but the best time would be in the noon as there is less crowds from Malaysian workers who work in Singapore

Q2: What is the best time to go to JB on Saturday?

A2: Even though Saturday is the worst day to travel to JB from Singapore but the best time to cross Woodlands Checkpoint will be before 5am and after 11pm

Q3: What is the best time to go to JB on Sunday?

A3: Anytime will be fine to go to JB on Sunday as there is less crowds compared to any other days but most recommended after 4pm

Q4: What is the best time to go Singapore from JB?

A4: To be honest, just avoid the peak hours where Malaysian workers going to work in Singapore which is in the morning from 6am to 10am. Thus, the best time is 11am to 2pm