Day Trips from Singapore

Johor Bahru (30 minutes)

Getting there: Bus from Queen Street or Kranji MRT. Road crossing — go early to avoid rush hour queues.

Why go: Food 2–3x cheaper, Legoland Malaysia, shopping malls.

Bintan Island (55 min by ferry)

Getting there: Ferry from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal. Multiple daily.

Why go: Beach resorts, beautiful beaches, Club Med, Banyan Tree.

Batam Island (30 min by ferry)

Getting there: Multiple operators from HarbourFront. Very frequent.

Why go: Cheap seafood and spa treatments. Golf courses.

Melaka / Malacca (3 hours by bus)

Why go: UNESCO World Heritage — best preserved Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial architecture in SE Asia. Nyonya cuisine.