SGMYTRIPS

Singapore to Desaru Private Car Service

Door to door from Singapore to Desaru in one private car, about 2.5–3 hours.

Toyota Innova · up to 6 passengers · per vehicle

Save SGD20Return tripSGD150each way with a return booking
One-waySGD160from, one-way

Fuel, parking, tolls and checkpoint entry fee included.

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Black Toyota Alphard parked beside a palm-lined beach in Desaru

About this route

Prices are per vehicle, with fuel, parking, tolls and checkpoint entry fee included.

Allow about 2.5–3 hours door to door, depending mostly on checkpoint queues.

Rates

VehicleOne-wayReturn
Toyota Innova · 6 paxSGD160SGD300
Toyota Alphard / Vellfire · 5 paxSGD200SGD380
Hyundai Staria / Starex · 7 paxSGD200SGD380

Singapore to Desaru Journey Information

About 2.5–3 hours door to door, depending mostly on checkpoint queues. We use Woodlands or Tuas, whichever is faster on the day.

You normally stay in the car through both checkpoints — just have everyone's passports ready to hand to the officer at the immigration booth.

Goes where taxis can't — Desaru is in Johor, but cross-border taxis can't drop off there.

Where We Pick You Up in Singapore

We pick you up anywhere in Singapore — your home, condo or HDB block, your hotel lobby, or the arrival hall at Changi Airport — and drive you straight to your address in Desaru. If your group is starting from two places in Singapore, we can stop at both; each extra pickup or drop-off point in Singapore is SGD10. For Changi pickups, give us your flight number when you book so we can follow your arrival. The first hour of waiting at Changi Airport is free, and your driver will contact you by phone or WhatsApp when you land.

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Prices updated 2026-10. Per vehicle, not per person. Fuel, parking, tolls and checkpoint entry fee included.

Toyota Innova

Black Toyota Innova parked in an outdoor car park
Vehicle example. Your vehicle allocation is confirmed by our team.
One-way
SGD160
Return total
SGD300

With a return booking:
SGD150 each way

Up to 6 passengers

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Toyota Alphard / Vellfire

White Toyota Alphard parked in an outdoor car park
Vehicle example. Your vehicle allocation is confirmed by our team.
One-way
SGD200
Return total
SGD380

With a return booking:
SGD190 each way

5 passengers (6 seats)

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Hyundai Staria / Starex

White Hyundai Staria parked in an outdoor car park
Staria shown. Your vehicle allocation is confirmed by our team.
One-way
SGD200
Return total
SGD380

With a return booking:
SGD190 each way

Up to 7 passengers with luggage (9 seats Staria / 10 Starex)

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Price reference: Singapore-to-Malaysia published rate table

Not Sure Which Vehicle Fits Your Group? Talk to a Real Person

Golf bags, beach gear, strollers checked by a real person on WhatsApp.

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Singapore to Desaru Fares — What’s Included

  • Included: driver, fuel, parking, tolls, checkpoint entry fee, door to door.
  • Waiting in Malaysia: SGD35 per hour (Toyota Innova); SGD40 per hour (Toyota Alphard / Vellfire, Hyundai Staria / Starex).
  • Child seat SGD10 / RM35 · extra pickup or drop-off point SGD10 each.
  • Not included: resort, waterpark tickets, golf green fees.

Changes and cancellation

  • For rescheduling, kindly notify our team 1–2 days in advance.
  • To cancel your booking, please inform us at least 1–2 days in advance.
  • Free cancellation if you tell us at least 1–2 days before pickup.

Private Car vs Ferry or Cross-Border Taxi

Private car (SGMYTRIPS)

Price
SGD160 one-way / SGD300 return, per vehicle
Door to door
Yes — your Singapore address to your resort
Schedule
Your time
Typical time
about 2.5–3 hours door to door
Checkpoint
Woodlands or Tuas, whichever is faster on the day
Luggage
Real person checks bags (golf bags, strollers) on WhatsApp

Direct ferry

Price
about S$70 one-way / S$108 return per person (checked 2026-10)
Door to door
No — terminal to terminal, then resort shuttle
Schedule
about one sailing a day, on selected days (checked 2026-10)
Typical time
about 90 min sailing, plus check-in before departure
Checkpoint
Ferry terminal immigration
Luggage
Hand-carry limit about 10 kg per person

Cross-border taxi

Price
Not possible — Desaru is outside the taxi drop-off area (JB, Iskandar Puteri, Forest City, Kulai, Senai)
Ways to travel from Singapore to Desaru
Private car (SGMYTRIPS)Direct ferryCross-border taxi
PriceSGD160 one-way / SGD300 return, per vehicleabout S$70 one-way / S$108 return per person (checked 2026-10)Not possible — Desaru is outside the taxi drop-off area (JB, Iskandar Puteri, Forest City, Kulai, Senai)
Door to doorYes — your Singapore address to your resortNo — terminal to terminal, then resort shuttle—
ScheduleYour timeabout one sailing a day, on selected days (checked 2026-10)—
Typical timeabout 2.5–3 hours door to doorabout 90 min sailing, plus check-in before departure—
CheckpointWoodlands or Tuas, whichever is faster on the dayFerry terminal immigration—
LuggageReal person checks bags (golf bags, strollers) on WhatsAppHand-carry limit about 10 kg per person—

Why Book with SGMYTRIPS

  • Priced per vehicle, not per person — a family of 5 pays one fare.
  • Goes where taxis can't — Desaru is in Johor, but cross-border taxis can't drop off there.
  • Return SGD150 each way vs SGD160 one-way (Toyota Innova); waiting SGD35 / SGD40 per hour; extra stops SGD10 each.
  • Licensed and insured — MOTAC tourism licence L/N10641; passenger insurance; 24/7 support.
  • 24-hour breakdown and accident assistance.
  • Over 80 vehicles and more than 100 drivers across our team.
  • Book now, pay later.

Travelling with Children or Elderly Parents

Families are a big part of what we do. Tell us your children's ages when you book and we will fit child seats (SGD10 or RM35 per seat). Because you stay in the car through both checkpoints, there is no queueing with bags and tired children. Toilet stops are free and usually no problem — just ask the driver. If you are travelling with grandparents or anyone who finds walking hard, tell our team; door-to-door pickup means less walking than a bus or train.

Book Your Singapore to Desaru Transfer

Send your pickup address, Desaru resort, date, passengers and luggage on WhatsApp +60 11-6796 0658 (WeChat / LINE: Sgmytrips) or use the booking form. Book now, pay later — pay the driver in cash, or pay by PayNow at the end of the trip. A submitted form is a request — our team confirms the vehicle and details with you. Support is available 24/7.

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A Weekend in Desaru: How the Trip Works

Desaru is about 2.5–3 hours from Singapore, so most families book one trip there and another home a day or two later. One-way fares start from SGD160 for a Toyota Innova and SGD200 for a Toyota Alphard / Vellfire or Hyundai Staria / Starex; a return trip is SGD300 or SGD380. Prices are per vehicle, not per person, with fuel, parking, tolls and checkpoint entry fee included. We drive you to your resort or hotel door, so there is no transfer to arrange on the Malaysian side. Tell us your check-out time and we will set the pickup for the trip home.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a private car from Singapore to Desaru?

A Toyota Innova is SGD160 one-way or SGD300 return. A Toyota Alphard / Vellfire or Hyundai Staria / Starex is SGD200 one-way or SGD380 return. Prices are in SGD, per vehicle, with fuel, parking, tolls and checkpoint entry fee included.

How long does it take to drive from Singapore to Desaru?

About 2.5–3 hours door to door, depending mostly on checkpoint queues. We use Woodlands or Tuas, whichever is faster on the day.

Can I take a cross-border taxi to Desaru?

No. Cross-border taxis can only drop off in Johor Bahru, Iskandar Puteri, Forest City, Kulai and Senai. For Desaru Coast, book a private car that drives you door to door to your hotel — from SGD160 one-way for a Toyota Innova.

Is the ferry or a private car better for Desaru?

The ferry can suit a couple travelling light on a day it sails. A private car leaves when you want, picks you up at home and drops you at your resort door, and is priced per vehicle — usually simpler for families, groups and anyone with golf bags or a lot of luggage.

Is the fare per person or per vehicle?

Per vehicle. One fare covers the whole car and driver for your group.

Is a return trip cheaper?

Yes. A Toyota Innova return is SGD300, or SGD150 each way with a return booking, compared with SGD160 for a single one-way trip.

Which vehicle fits my group and luggage?

The Toyota Innova takes up to 6 passengers and the Toyota Alphard / Vellfire 5 passengers (6 seats). The Hyundai Staria / Starex has 9 seats (Staria) or 10 seats (Starex) and takes up to 7 passengers with luggage. Tell us about golf bags, strollers or beach gear on WhatsApp and a real person will recommend the right vehicle.

Can we stop on the way or have the driver wait?

Yes. Each extra pickup or drop-off point is SGD10, and waiting in Malaysia is SGD35 per hour for a Toyota Innova or SGD40 per hour for a Toyota Alphard / Vellfire or Hyundai Staria / Starex. Tell us your plans when you book. Toilet stops are free and usually no problem — just ask the driver.

Do passengers get out of the car at the checkpoint?

You normally stay in the car through both checkpoints — just have everyone's passports ready to hand to the officer at the immigration booth.

How do I book and pay?

Send your pickup address, Desaru resort, date, passengers and luggage on WhatsApp +60 11-6796 0658 (WeChat / LINE: Sgmytrips) or use the booking form. Book now, pay later — pay the driver in cash, or pay by PayNow at the end of the trip. A submitted form is a request — our team confirms the vehicle and details with you. Support is available 24/7.

Can I change or cancel my booking?

For rescheduling, kindly notify our team 1–2 days in advance. To cancel your booking, please inform us at least 1–2 days in advance. Free cancellation if you tell us at least 1–2 days before pickup.

Can you drop us at our resort on Desaru Coast?

Yes. Give us your resort or home address and the driver takes you right to the door — about 2.5–3 hours door to door from Singapore, depending mostly on checkpoint queues.

More questions? See our full FAQ page.

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