Best Times to Cross the Singapore-Malaysia Border

Plan your trip to avoid delays and save hours on your journey
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Traffic Pattern Overview

Understanding when to cross can save you hours of waiting time.

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Peak Hours (Avoid)
Expect 60-90 min delays
Weekday Mornings: 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Weekday Evenings: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday Nights: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday Evenings: 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Off-Peak Hours (Best)
Typically 15-30 min
Weekday Midday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Late Night: 11:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Mid-Week: Tuesday & Wednesday
Early Mornings: Before 6:00 AM
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Woodlands Checkpoint

Most popular crossing point - expect heavier traffic on weekends and holidays.

Time Weekday Status Weekend Status Wait Time
12 AM - 6 AM ● Light ● Light 10-20 min
6 AM - 9 AM ● Heavy ● Moderate 60-90 min
9 AM - 12 PM ● Moderate ● Heavy 30-45 min
12 PM - 5 PM ● Light ● Moderate 20-30 min
5 PM - 8 PM ● Heavy ● Heavy 60-90 min
8 PM - 12 AM ● Moderate ● Heavy 30-60 min
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Tuas Second Link

Generally less crowded - best alternative when Woodlands is jammed.

Time Weekday Status Weekend Status Wait Time
12 AM - 6 AM ● Light ● Light 10-15 min
6 AM - 9 AM ● Moderate ● Light 30-45 min
9 AM - 12 PM ● Light ● Moderate 20-30 min
12 PM - 5 PM ● Light ● Light 15-25 min
5 PM - 8 PM ● Moderate ● Moderate 30-45 min
8 PM - 12 AM ● Light ● Moderate 20-40 min
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Special Days & Holidays

Expect significantly heavier traffic during these periods.

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Public Holidays
Major holidays (CNY, Hari Raya, Deepavali, Christmas) see 2-3x normal traffic. Cross very early morning or late night only.
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School Holidays
June and December school breaks bring increased family travel. Weekdays still better than weekends during these periods.
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Long Weekends
Friday nights and Sunday evenings during long weekends see heaviest traffic. Consider mid-week travel instead.
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Pro Tips for Faster Crossings

  • Check live cameras first: View real-time traffic on our homepage before leaving
  • Cross mid-week: Tuesday and Wednesday typically have lightest traffic
  • Avoid rush hours: 6-9 AM and 5-8 PM are consistently worst times
  • Consider Tuas: When Woodlands is jammed, Tuas often has shorter waits
  • Travel very early: 4-6 AM crossings are fastest, even on weekends
  • Have documents ready: Passport, VEP, road tax - reduces processing time
  • Use automated lanes: If eligible, autopass lanes are significantly faster
  • Monitor ICA updates: Check official advisories for temporary closures or delays
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