What is the the procedure to follow if we are using our own vehicle to enter Singapore
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How to Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Singapore
Before You Depart:
Make sure you have your:
* passport (with you in the front of the car, not in the luggage in the boot!)
* enough credit on your Touch n' Go card
* at least $10 SGD for Autopass card purchase at the border (no other currency accepted)
The Route:
Whichever part of Kuala Lumpur you're departing from you need to get onto the North-South Expressway, the E2. Google Maps is very accurate for this route and we find the easiest thing to do (if you don't have a GPS or Smartphone mapping program) is to print the steps provided by the map.
There are two points at which you can crossover to Singapore: Tuas and Woodlands. We've heard from friends who travel regularly that there is often less traffic at the Tuas checkpoint and it's the fastest route to reach the city centre (so that's the route we took). The highway is in excellent condition and is basically one long straight stretch once you've exited KL all the way to the border.
You need to head south towards Johor Bahru on the E2 for about 320 kilometres. Take Exit 253 following the signs to Tuas (the exit sign reads Tuas/ Nusajaya/ Pontian/ Tanjung Pelepas EXIT 253). Our exit highway toll was RM40.90 but yours may differ slightly depending on where you enter the highway at the beginning of your journey.
The highway changes to the E3 and it's just over 30 kilometres more to reach the checkpoint. Shortly after entering the new road, you arrive to a toll which cost us RM3.90. After the first toll, and before you reach the second, there is a gas station. Be sure to fill your car to the very brim as petrol is much more expensive in Singapore. After the station there's another toll which cost us RM7.50, and soon after you'll reach Malaysian immigration.
The journey from Kuala Lumpur to Tuas checkpoint usually takes about three and half hours if you stick to the speed limit and reasonable traffic conditions prevail.
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| Malaysian Inmigration Before Reaching Tuas Checkpoint |
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| Bridge Linking Malaysia and Singapore |
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| Arriving with Traffic to the Tuas Checkpoint |
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| Tolls Prices of Foreign Registered Cars to enter Singapore |
Top ups are easily made at any 7-11 and it is very important to note that you must have sufficient credit to pay the exiting tolls when leaving to avoid an "insufficient credit" administration fee. Each time you cross the Tuas border a $3.20SGD fee is incurred so even if you don't use the card while in Singapore you'll still need to top up before you leave to have enough credit to exit (and some more to enter again if you think you'll do the trip another time). Also remember when exiting that you MUST insert your Autopass card in the gate or you will be charged a hefty fine. Every weekend the levy to drive in the city is free, but during the weekdays it's an expensive $35SGD daily. For more information you can use the link to the Singapore Land Transport & Authority http://www.lta.gov.sg/
The staff at both immigration and the VEP/Toll Pass office were incredibly helpful. They answered all of our questions and provided polite assistance.
Once done the first time, the two steps of exiting the car to get arrival cards (remember to get a pile of extras for future trips!) and purchasing the Autopass card is avoided on further trips, cutting the travel time down by a good 20 minutes.
http://www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltaweb/en/roads-and-motoring/driving-in-and-out-of-singapore/west-malaysian-registered-vehicles-and-cars-and-motorcycles.html
http://www.expatgo.com/my/2013/06/29/how-to-travel-from-kuala-lumpur-to-singapore/
The next option for most Malaysians and foreigners who want to bypass taking to the skies above is to drive – that and taking the bus but more on that later. Driving is also an excellent way to witness the various sceneries and splendours Malaysia and Singapore harbours. That being said, a typical drive down to Singapore from KL will take an average of 4 hours, factoring in adhering to the speed limits and depending on traffic conditions on the highway and the causeway into and out of Singapore. For average sized cars, driving from KL to Singapore on the PLUS highway can cost around RM250, including toll fares and average petrol costs. Nonetheless, that only includes the cost of driving from KL and getting to the Singaporean border, because driving around in Singapore incurs its own separate costs. According to the Singaporean Land Transport Authority, West Malaysian drivers need to ensure that they have:
- Valid insurance coverage for their vehicle for the duration of their vehicle’s stay in Singapore.
- Valid road tax for their vehicle.
- An Autopass Card with sufficient value.
- An In-Vehicle Unit (IU) – either install a permanent one at IU Service Centres or rent one at Tuas/Woodlands Checkpoints – if your vehicle needs to pass through priced roads during Electronic Road Pricing (ERP) hours.
Bear in mind that 1 Singaporean Dollar typically fluctuates between 2.3-2.5 times of the Malaysian Ringgit. For more information on driving West Malaysian registered vehicles into Singapore, check out their Land Transport Authority website.
Bus/Coach (Travel Time: 5-7 hours, Cost: RM70-RM100+)
If you don’t have a car or prefer a hassle free ride that comes with not being behind the wheel, then taking a luxury bus would be your best bet. They are generally quite affordable, averaging around RM70-RM100 one-way per individual, with on-board meals and a small restroom, depending on the bus/coach that you take. Since most coaches will take around 6 hours to get you into Singapore, make sure to bring entertainment with you, be it in the form of a tablet computer, laptop, book, or anything that will keep you entertained for hours. Most coaches also come equipped with Internet access and individual power sockets for charging your electronic devices, but be sure to ask them beforehand if you plan on using power hungry devices. Other perks to using a bus/coach is that you don’t have to pay toll fees or other Singaporean road fees since you aren’t driving a private vehicle. The only downside is that you have to use the Singaporean public transport system to get around town, but that shouldn’t be a problem since it’s pretty efficient. Most coaches also have websites and online booking is advisable.
Some of the more popular coach lines include:
Train (Travel Time: 6-9 hours, Cost: RM50-RM100+)
The last mode of transportation is by train. Trains provide carefree relaxing rides from KL to Singapore and vice versa over a span of 6-9 hours, all while providing a bigger room than a bus. Taking a KTM train 1st class berth will set one back by a maximum of RM79 while 1st class seats costs as low as RM8. 2nd class berths cost a maximum of RM20. Travelling by train also gives one the opportunity to witness the various sights and sounds both nations have to offer, all while being able to enjoy your own company or that of your friends. As with buses, train travel can get boring for those who are used to enjoying electronic entertainment, so be sure to bring your electronic devices or a good book if you get bored easily.
Related Topics
Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) Fees & Toll Charges
The VEP fee or tolls you pay will depend on the type of vehicle, checkpoint and day/time you enter Singapore.
You can use the Online Calculator for VEP Fees & Toll Charges to check how much you need to pay. An additional S$10 administration fee will be imposed if the VEP fee/toll charge was not deducted at the immigration booths.
Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) Fee for Foreign-Registered Vehicles
VEP fees apply to all foreign-registered cars and motorcycles that enter Singapore.
Foreign-registered cars and motorcycles are required to pay daily VEP fees for each day the vehicles are kept or used in Singapore.
With effect from 1 August 2014, VEP fee for foreign-registered cars will be S$35 per day. VEP fee for foreign-registered motorcycles will remain at S$4. Motorists can still drive into Singapore for 10 VEP free days per calendar year. There is also no change to the VEP operating hours.
Vehicle Category |
VEP Fees at Tuas Checkpoint & Woodlands Checkpoint |
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Mondays – Fridays |
Mondays – Fridays |
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Cars |
S$35 per day |
No VEP fee payable |
Motorcycles |
S$4 per day |
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* During the Singapore mid-year and year-end school holidays, VEP fees will apply from 2am – 12pm.