How To Go To Rawa Island From Singapore

Wondering how to go Rawa Island from Singapore?

First, you take 3 hours of land transport to Mersing Jetty and then a 30-minute speedboat to the Island.

For land transport, you could choose a private car, bus, or self-driving.

Don’t know which one suits you?

Let’s check out the complete guide below to make your decision!

Table of Contents
1. Singapore To Rawa Island By Private Transport
2. Bus From Singapore To Rawa Island
3. Singapore To Rawa Island By Car (Self-Driving)

Private Car Taxi From Singapore to KL,Malaysia

1. Singapore To Rawa Island By Private Transport

For the land portion of Rawa Island, PrivateCarSG is the most comfortable and easier method.

Step 1: Submit Your Trip Details To Get Private Transport Price Offer

Click here to book private car online or Whatsapp!

Step 2: Get Confirmation By WhatsApp

Once you are satisfied with the offer, you will receive a confirmation.

Step 3: Meet Driver & Enjoy Private Car Transport Transfer

You will receive driver details through WhatsApp one day before departure day.

Step 4: Take Speedboat From Mersing Jetty To Rawa Island

Speedboat service is only provided for resort’s residents. You could choose from 2 resorts:

Rawa Island Resort
Alang’s Rawa

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Professional driver who familiar with Johor traffic takes you directly to destination with 7-to-10 seater MPV car.
You get to be in total control of your pick-up time and location.
Save your time as you don’t need to alight the car to clear immigration.

Few Things To Note:

Travel Time: Around 3 hours driving + 30 minutes speedboat.
Once you book the hotel, you will receive the speedboat schedule. So, book speedboat first, and then arrange private car.

2. Bus From Singapore To Rawa Island

Bus Route: Singapore > Kovan Hub 206/Katong V Mall/Bugis MRT Exit D > Immigration Clearance > Mersing Jetty

There is no direct bus from Singapore to Rawa Island. You only could take the bus to reach Mersing Jetty and transit to the speedboat to reach Rawa Island.

Note: To reach Rawa Island, you only can board a speedboat. Ferry service is not available here.

Step 1: Purchase Bus Ticket In Advance Online

You could purchase ticket at easybook.com or KKKL Travel & Tours. The bus details refer to below:

Bus Operator	Departure Time	Departure Point	Ticket Price
KKKL Singapore	6:00am	Kovan Hub 206	All ages: SGD 39
	10:00am	Kovan Hub 206
	6:30am	Bugis MRT Exit D
	10:30pm	Katong V Mall

Step 2: Go To Designated Pick Up Point In Singapore

Based on your purchase ticket, go to the preferred departure point below:

Kovan Hub Bus Terminal: BLK206 Hougang St 21, 530206 Singapore.
Bugis MRT Exit D: Tan Quee Lan Street. Turn right after exit Bugis MRT exit D, you will see the bus.
Katong V Mall (Village Hotel Katong) : 30 East Coast Road. Bus pickup Mooloola Bar (previously RHB bank) along East Coast Road.

Step 3: Board Bus To Singapore-Malaysia Border

When you see KKKL bus reach your pick-up point, board the bus to Singapore-Malaysia customs.

Step 4: Immigration Clearance At Singapore-Malaysia Border

Carry your luggage, go down the bus to clear immigration, and stamp your passport.

Step 5: Board Bus From JB Checkpoint To Mersing Jetty

After immigration clearance, reboard the same bus and go to Mersing Jetty.

Step 6: Take Speedboat From Mersing Jetty To Rawa Island

For the details, please refer to Option 1: Step 4.

Few Things To Note:

Enter Malaysia without MDAC form.
E-gate available at JB CIQ 1 & 2 Checkpoints.

3. Singapore To Rawa Island By Car (Self-Driving)

Self-driving is another convenient way to Mersing Jetty.

If you think long-time driving is tiring and boring, choose private car for worry-free trip!

Step 1: Make Sure You Have All Checklist Below Before Entering Malaysia

Before the trip, make sure you carry these with you:

Passport
Driving License
Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP)
VEP-RFID tag
Touch n Go
Data Roaming
Car with 3/4 Full Tank Petrol

Step 2: Activate Data Roaming & Drive Your Car To Singapore-Malaysia Border For Immigration Clearance

Use data roaming to navigate the road to reach Singapore-Malaysia customs.

Step 3: Passport/Visa Check At JB CIQ 1st Link Checkpoint/JB CIQ 2nd Link Checkpoint

Open the car’s window to let officer check and stamp passports of all people in the car.

Step 4: Navigate The Road To Mersing Jetty From JB CIQ 1st Link Checkpoint/JB CIQ 2nd Link Checkpoint

After immigration clearance, drive to Mersing Jetty with Google Maps or Waze.

Step 5: Park Your Car In Mersing Jetty

There are 4 safe car parks near Mersing Jetty:

Step 6: Take Speedboat From Mersing Jetty To Rawa Island

Please refer to Option 1: Step 4.

Few Things To Note:

Click trafficiti.com for real-time traffic.
Only pump RON 97 Petrol.
Register for VEP once only via online.
In-advance top-up TNG card.

Conclusion

If you are traveling with family or group, PrivateCarSG private car transport direct from Singapore to Mersing Jetty would be the best suit!

With private car, you can avoid problems like limited bus departure time, long queues during customs, etc.