bukitchagar.sgWhere it is
Bukit Chagar station is on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in the middle of Johor Bahru, right next to JB Sentral (the main KTM station) and the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar checkpoint that Causeway buses use today. City Square and the old town are a short walk away.
That's what makes it useful. You clear immigration once at the station, ride for about five minutes, and step out in the city centre. You don't need a taxi at the other end unless you're heading further out, to somewhere like Tebrau or Iskandar Puteri.
What's confirmed and what isn't
The project has moved its opening date a few times, and a lot of numbers online are estimates. Here's where things stand as of 9 November 2026.
- Confirmed
The ride. About five minutes over a 4 km line to Woodlands North, with up to 10,000 passengers per hour each way.
- Confirmed
One immigration stop. Both countries' checks happen at the station you depart from.
- Confirmed
Operator. RTS Operations, a joint venture of Prasarana (52%) and SMRT (48%). The depot is at Wadi Hana.
- Target
Opening in February 2027, subject to safety certification and approvals from both governments.
- Expected
Links to JB Sentral, KOMTAR JBCC and Coronation Square by pedestrian bridge, plus connections to KTM, buses and taxis.
- Not announced
Fares. Expected by the end of 2026, announced jointly by both countries.
- Not announced
Operating hours and ticketing, including which cards you can tap with.
If you cross often
The queue matters more than the ride
On a good day the Causeway bus takes twenty minutes. On a bad one it takes two hours. The RTS Link doesn't remove immigration, but it means one queue instead of two. If you commute, that predictability is the biggest change.
Your journey to the station still counts
If you live near Woodlands and work in central JB, the RTS is an easy win. If you're going from Tampines to Tebrau, the bus or car might still make sense. The calculator works it out for your own trip.
The KTM Shuttle Tebrau will stop
The shuttle train between JB Sentral and Woodlands is due to end within six months of the RTS Link opening. If you use it now, plan for that.
Common questions
Where exactly is Bukit Chagar station?
On Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in central Johor Bahru, next to JB Sentral and the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar CIQ complex. It's the Malaysian end of the RTS Link.
When does Bukit Chagar open?
The target is February 2027, announced on 2 October 2026 by Malaysia's Ministry of Transport and Singapore's LTA. It depends on safety certification and final approvals from both governments. No exact day has been given.
How long is the ride?
About five minutes to Woodlands North, over a 4 km line. You clear both countries' immigration at the station you leave from, so there's no second queue when you arrive.
How much will it cost?
Not announced yet. Malaysia's Transport Minister said on 20 October 2026 that fares should be announced jointly with Singapore by the end of 2026. Figures of RM15 to RM22 going around online come from an earlier remark, not a decision.
What's changed on this page
- New design. Added the confirmed / not-announced list and the station map.
- Fares now expected by the end of 2026 (Anthony Loke).
- Opening target moved from January to February 2027.
Sources: joint statement by Malaysia's Ministry of Transport and Singapore's LTA, 2 October 2026; remarks by Transport Minister Anthony Loke, 20 October 2026; RTS Operations and LTA project material. Spotted a mistake? support@bukitchagar.sg.