Have you ever heard of the gorgeous tropical Rawa Island that’s reachable from Singapore?
Rawa Island is part of the Sultan Iskandar Marine Park and is known as an island that’s private and secluded – with just 2 resorts found on the island!
From Singapore, the journey takes around 3 hours via land transport with an extra 30 minutes via boat ride.
Explore the idyllic clear blue waters and dive your toes into the white sandy beaches!
Do take note that all the prices and schedules in the list below are subject to change as it is based on the sole discretion of each respective transport operator.
1. Private Car From Singapore To Pulau Rawa
2. Bus From Singapore To Pulau Rawa
3. Drive From Singapore To Pulau Rawa
4. Flight From Singapore To Pulau Rawa
It requires both sea and land transport to get to Rawa Island from Singapore!
The journey from Singapore to Rawa Island takes about less than 4 hours while assuming the Singapore-Johor border is clear with no heavy traffic.
1. Private Car From Singapore To Pulau Rawa
Do you prefer to avoid taking public transport while travelling?
Or perhaps you prefer a mode of transport that’s spacious for all of you?
Hate wasting time queuing up at immigration counters?
You can avoid all of the above by engaging with a private car service to head to Mersing Jetty from Singapore in order to catch a boat ride to Rawa Island!
Besides, isn’t it better to go on a worry-free holiday without going through any stress?
You can easily get a private car transport service with Nusa Transport!
Advantages Of Hiring A Private Car From Singapore To Rawa Island
- Flexibility to choose your preferred departure point and time
- Don’t have to deal with sharing rides with strangers or waiting for them
- Don’t need to get down for immigration
- Clean and spacious cars – plenty of leg space
- Professional and experienced drivers
- Simple enough to book
- Inexpensive rates
Step 1: Taking A Private Car From Singapore To Mersing Jetty
With a private car service, you can get them to stop right at your doorstep in Singapore or any preferred location to Mersing Jetty.
Overall, the journey will take around 3 hours from Singapore to Mersing Jetty.
On the day of departure to Mersing Jetty, all you need to do is grab your passport and luggage!
We highly recommend hiring a private car from Singapore to Mersing Jetty and Mersing Jetty tio Singapore through Nusa Transport.
Step 2: Taking A Boat/Ferry From Mersing Jetty To Rawa Island
You’ll have to take a 30-minute speedboat ride from Mersing Jetty to Rawa Island.
At Rawa Island, the 2 resorts provide speedboat services for picking up guests from Mersing Jetty to Rawa Island.
Important!
Spare around 30 minutes at Mersing Jetty for the following:
1. At the Rawa Island Resort Mersing Office, you’ll have to register your travel voucher before you can take a speedboat to Rawa Island.
2. Make payment for the Marine Park Fee
| Marine Park Fee | ||
| Malaysians (MyKad) | Foreigners | |
| Adult | RM5 | RM30 |
| Children/Senior | RM2 | RM15 |
3. And make payment for Johor National Park Fee too
| Johor National Park Fee | ||
| Malaysians (MyKad) | Foreigners | |
| Adult | RM5 | RM20 |
| Children/Senior | RM2 | RM10 |
Note: To pay for the Johor National Park Fee and Marine Park Fee, prepare sufficient cash in Ringgit.
2. Bus From Singapore To Pulau Rawa
The journey from Singapore to Mersing Jetty using the bus will take around 3 to 5 hours. But you’ll have to take note of the traffic at the Singapore-Johor custom as well.
Particularly if you bought a boat ride ticket from Mersing Jetty to Rawa Island!
Hence, you’ll need to take into account some buffer time in your itinerary to make it for your boat ride to Rawa Island!
It’ll be a long journey, so even before reaching Mersing Jetty, you’ll be tired already!
Step 1: Taking The Bus From Singapore To Mersing Jetty
You can choose between 5 different bus operators offering services from Singapore to Mersing Bus Terminal.
There are up to 4 trips daily offered among them to Mersing Jetty.
The bus journey usually starts early in the morning (such as 6.00am to 7.00am) in order to make it to the designated boarding point on the schedule.
No matter which bus operator you’re engaged with, the journey one-way would be around 3 hours and 30 minutes, as long the Singapore-Johor border doesn’t have any heavy traffic
1. KKKL Express
1. KKKL Express| Bus From Singapore To Mersing Jetty Schedule | |||
| Departure Location | Departure Time | Destination | Ticket Price |
| Kovan Hub 206 | 6:00am | Mersing Jetty | SGD39 |
| Bugis MRT Exit D Taxi Stand | 6:30am | Mersing Jetty | SGD35 |
| Kovan Hub 206 | 10:00pm | Mersing Jetty | SGD35 |
| Katong V Mall (Village Hotel Katong) | 10:30pm | Mersing Jetty | SGD35 |
| Bus From Mersing Jetty To Singapore Schedule | |||
| Departure Location | Departure Time | Destination | Ticket Price |
| Mersing Jetty | 5:30pm | Bugis MRT Exit D Taxi Stand | SGD35 |
| Mersing Jetty | 5:30pm | Kovan Hub | SGD35 |
2. LA Holidays Express (only provide bus service from Mersing Bus Terminal To Singapore)
| Bus From Mersing Bus Terminal To Singapore Schedule | |||
| Departure Location | Departure Time | Destination | Ticket Price |
| Mersing Bus Terminal /
Opposite Shell Mersing |
1:30pm | Kovan Hub | SGD30 |
| Mersing Bus Terminal /
Opposite Shell Mersing |
1:30pm | Katong V Mall
(Village Hotel Katong) |
SGD30 |
How To Book A Bus From Singapore To Mersing
You can choose to book your tickets online or purchase them at the counter of the bus station itself.
If you’re planning on visiting during a public holiday, be sure to book your tickets early before it gets sold out!
Step 2: Taking A Boat/Ferry From Mersing Jetty To Rawa Island
You’ll be dropped off directly at the Mersing Bus Terminal where you’ll have to take a short 10 to 15 minutes’ walk to Mersing Jetty.
Once you’ve reached Mersing Jetty, you’ll have to take a 30 minute speedboat ride to Rawa Island Resort or Alang’s Rawa Resort.
Get in touch with your respective resort before you arrive to get ready for a boat!
Important!
Head to Mersing Jetty 30 minutes ahead for the following:
1. Prepare the travel voucher and register at the Rawa Island Resort Mersing Office before heading to Rawa Island.
2. Pay for the Marine Park Fee
| Marine Park Fee | ||
| Malaysians (MyKad) | Foreigners | |
| Adult | RM5 | RM30 |
| Children/Senior | RM2 | RM15 |
3. And pay for Johor National Park Fee too
| Johor National Park Fee | ||
| Malaysians (MyKad) | Foreigners | |
| Adult | RM5 | RM20 |
| Children/Senior | RM2 | RM10 |
Note: To pay for the Johor National Park Fee and Marine Park Fee, prepare sufficient cash in Ringgit.
3. Drive From Singapore To Pulau Rawa
Compared to taking a coach or bus from Singapore to Mersing Jetty, driving by yourself would be much faster.
Besides that, you’ll enjoy the flexibility of having to leave anytime and anywhere from Singapore or Mersing Jetty!
Just a gentle reminder you will probably be tired by the time you’ve reached Mersing Jetty!
Step 1: Driving By Yourself From Singapore To Mersing Jetty
Expect the journey to be around 3 hours and above but it depends on how heavy the traffic is at customs!
The following are the routes you’re required to take:
Route From Singapore to Mersing Jetty
Singapore (via Laluan Persekutuan 3/AH18) → Johor Bahru → Kota Tinggi → Jemualang → Mersing Jetty
Mersing Jetty Route & Map:
Address: Jeti Penumpang Mersing, Jalan Abu Bakar, 86800 Mersing, Johor, Malaysia
Waze & Google Maps: Jeti Penumpang Mersing
Step 2: Taking A Boat or Ferry From Mersing Jetty To Rawa Island
You can leave your car unattended at Mersing Jetty as there’s a secured car park where you’ll have to pay RM15 a night per car.
Try to book a speedboat in advance before your arrival at Mersing Jetty with your preferred resort (Rawa Island Resort or Alang’s Rawa Resort).
You’ll be picked up from Mersing Jetty going towards Rawa Island which the ride will take around 30 minutes.
Important!
Set aside around 30 minutes at the Mersing Jetty for the following:
1. Before leaving to Rawa Island, bring your travel voucher along and register at the Rawa Island Resort Mersing Office.
2. Pay for the Marine Park Fee
| Marine Park Fee | ||
| Malaysians (MyKad) | Foreigners | |
| Adult | RM5 | RM30 |
| Children/Senior | RM2 | RM15 |
3. And pay for Johor National Park Fee too
| Johor National Park Fee | ||
| Malaysians (MyKad) | Foreigners | |
| Adult | RM5 | RM20 |
| Children/Senior | RM2 | RM10 |
Note: To pay for the Johor National Park Fee and Marine Park Fee, prepare sufficient cash in Ringgit.
4. Take A Flight From Singapore To Rawa Island
There are no direct commercial flights towards Rawa Island or Mersing from Singapore.
However, despite that, Rawa Island is still worth the visit!