Transportation from Changi, Singapore, to Legoland Johor Bahru

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#315139 17-Jun-2024 11:47

Hi all,

Considering this trip currently. Has any had any experience getting from Changi across to Legoland in Johor Bahru?

I understand there are buses but as I am travelling with kids convenience is most important.

Would be great to hear anyone who knows of a reliable service that can take us not just to the border but across to Johor Bahru.

Legoland has a service charging like $350 return. I would like to know if there are alternative solutions!

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#3250011 17-Jun-2024 15:02

You have to go across the boarder crossing, so its going to take time unless its prearranged. i dont think they have the new train up and running just yet.

it's likely that the service Lego land offers will be the easiest, but might not be the cheapest. You need to way that up.

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#3250030 17-Jun-2024 15:20

"Legoland has a service charging like $350 return"

The Coach service listed on the Legoland page is WTS travel

https://www.legoland.com.my/plan-your-day/before-you-visit/directions/

They do day returns from $26 SGD a head, but its not from Changi, if you could MRT into town, you could get this one....

https://www.wtstravel.com.sg/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/LEGOLAND-Day-Trip-01-Jun-31-Dec-2024-As-of-29-May.pdf

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#3250034 17-Jun-2024 15:24

Yeah travelling without kids is easy but with them it's a whole different kettle of fish. Without kids the bus would literally cost us $5 each, LOL. Oh the kids tax!

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#3250038 17-Jun-2024 15:27

I'd rent a car and drive. Very easy to get around Singapore, the traffic can get built up but the place is immaculate and roads work really well. Easy to drive in Malaysia too as well. I've done that journey from Changi to JB across the border myself many times and never had any issues.

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#3250040 17-Jun-2024 15:30

i suspect the $350 return includes tickets

WTS shuttle bus leaves from both Jurong East Venture Ave Pte Bay No. 5, and Suntec City which are very close to the East-West line which links up to the Changi airport shuttle train service. You can purchase a MRT card from the train station at the airport.

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#3250044 17-Jun-2024 15:40

Many years since I've done the drive from SG to JB, but as I recall there was always a chance of heavy traffic at the passport control (e.g. 1+ hour delays), depending on the time of day, day of the week etc.

Also the drivers in the Malaysian side are much more reckless than on the Singaporean side...

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#3250046 17-Jun-2024 15:41

We got a shuttle bus when we did it, though we came from a hotel. It was seamless and painless.

Legoland is great fun. I have great memories floating down the lazy river on lego with my kids. My kids loved it too.

If it fits, Sentosa Island has lots of great stuff, their theme parks are superb.

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#3250059 17-Jun-2024 16:08

Another Option: We did something a bit different to go to Legoland last year - we flew into Kuala Lumpur (KLIA2) and then got a rental car, then drove down the motorway the 400km to Johor Bahru (very straight and a view of palm trees the whole way). Pretty easy drive at 110km/h - the rental company gave us a unit for the toll booths which sits on the dash (and at 1 booth, swipe out the window). Petrol in Malaysia - about 70 cents NZD per litre.

The benefits are: no crowds going to/from Singapore and no customs hold-ups.

If you are doing Legoland JB - buy the Annual Pass option if you are doing 3 or more days. It works out cheaper and you get discounts at all the outlets.

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#3250088 17-Jun-2024 16:59

DaMuzzMan67:

If you are doing Legoland JB - buy the Annual Pass option if you are doing 3 or more days. It works out cheaper and you get discounts at all the outlets.

Good tip, thank you!

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#3250626 18-Jun-2024 20:52

The quickest way to get across the Singapore / JB border is to book the train from Woodlands over to JB Sentral - you have to book this in advance as it frequently will sell out. If you're not going at a busy time then the bus can be OK.

To get to Woodlands, I would recommend just taking a Grab rather than bothering with the public transport - while the public transport is convenient, taking a Grab is much quicker and easier with kids and luggage.

I don't have experience on the JB side but again catching a grab is probably the easiest way