Bukit Chagar RTS station is the Johor Bahru terminus of the RTS Link, an above-ground station on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak (80300) in JB City Centre, next to JB Sentral and the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar CIQ. A 400 m sheltered walkway with travelators is being built to link it with JB Sentral and City Square, and a RM60 million bridge to the KTM Komuter platforms was approved in August 2026. Trains take about five minutes to Woodlands North, and passenger service is targeted for February 2027.
Once the RTS Link opens, Bukit Chagar RTS station will be the first place many Singapore commuters and visitors set foot in Johor Bahru, and the reference point for every “near RTS” condo in the city. Yet most coverage focuses on the opening date rather than the station itself. This guide answers the practical questions: where the station is, what it connects to, which walkways and bridges are planned or under construction, what is known about exits, and which homes sit within walking distance. For the full opening timeline, see our RTS Link opening date guide; here we focus on the station on the ground.
Where is Bukit Chagar RTS station?
Bukit Chagar station is in the heart of JB City Centre, on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in the 80300 postcode, beside JB Sentral and a short walk from the existing Johor Bahru CIQ at Bangunan Sultan Iskandar. It sits at the Johor end of a 25 m-high viaduct that carries the line across the Straits of Johor from Woodlands North.
The location was chosen to plug straight into JB’s existing transport hub. Unlike the underground Woodlands North station in Singapore, which is up to 28 m below ground and links to the Thomson-East Coast Line, Bukit Chagar is an above-ground station. The line between the two stations is about 4 km long according to Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA), and the journey takes about five minutes.
Key landmarks around the station:
- JB Sentral (KTM intercity, ETS and Komuter trains, and the city’s main bus interchange) — immediately next door.
- Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) CIQ — the existing road-crossing customs complex for the Causeway, adjacent to the station area.
- Johor Bahru City Square — the city-centre mall adjacent to JB Sentral.
- KOMTAR JBCC — about 350 m south of the station, according to travel guides.
- Menara JLand — home of the Skyscape JB observation deck, directly across from the station.
Bukit Chagar station at a glance
The table brings together the key published facts about the station and the line it serves.
| Item | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Station type | Above ground, Johor Bahru terminus of the RTS Link | LTA |
| Location | Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, 80300 Johor Bahru, next to JB Sentral | Project and news reports |
| Other terminus | Woodlands North, Singapore (linked to the Thomson-East Coast Line) | LTA |
| Line length and journey time | About 4 km; about 5 minutes | LTA |
| Capacity | Up to 10,000 passengers per hour per direction | LTA, MOT Malaysia |
| Peak frequency | About every 3.6 minutes | MRT Corp / Ministry of Transport Malaysia |
| Border clearance | Co-located CIQ: clear both countries at the departure station | LTA |
| Planned operating hours | Expected around 6am to midnight; final hours to be confirmed by the operator | Travel guides citing MRT Corp |
| Operator | RTS Operations Pte Ltd (Prasarana and SMRT joint venture) | LTA |
| Passenger service | Targeted for February 2027 | LTA–MOT joint release, 2 Oct 2026 |
| Fare | Not yet announced | — |
Walkways around Bukit Chagar: what is being built
Three pedestrian connections matter most for anyone using the station: a 400 m sheltered walkway to JB Sentral and City Square, a direct bridge to the KTM Komuter platforms, and planned links to surrounding buildings. Together they turn Bukit Chagar into a walkable, multi-modal hub rather than a stand-alone stop.
1. The 400 m sheltered walkway to JB Sentral and City Square
A 400 m covered pedestrian overhead bridge is under construction along Jalan Tun Abdul Razak. It links Bukit Chagar station and the CIQ complex with JB Sentral and Johor Bahru City Square, and is designed with natural ventilation and travelators along the span. This is the main route most RTS passengers will use to reach the city’s malls, the bus interchange and intercity trains.
2. The RM60 million bridge to KTM Komuter
In August 2026, Malaysia’s Transport Minister announced that the government would build a RM60 million bridge linking Bukit Chagar RTS station directly with the KTMB Komuter service. The Ministry of Economy approved the project and the Ministry of Transport is carrying it out, with construction expected to take about 12 months. Once complete, Komuter passengers will be able to walk straight to the RTS station instead of detouring through JB Sentral.
3. Planned links to surrounding developments
Official briefings in 2026 also referred to pedestrian connections from the station to surrounding developments, including the Sultan Ibrahim Building, and travel guides note planned bridges towards KOMTAR JBCC. A transit-oriented development (TOD) is being built at Bukit Chagar, and a future stop on the proposed Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system has been identified with a direct connection to the RTS. Timelines for these links have not all been published, so treat them as planned rather than ready for opening day.
Bukit Chagar station exits and how you leave the station
Because border clearance is co-located, arriving passengers from Singapore clear both Singapore and Malaysian checks at Woodlands North before boarding, and simply walk out at Bukit Chagar without queuing again. That makes leaving the station far quicker than crossing the Causeway by bus or car.
The official exit numbering and signage for Bukit Chagar have not yet been published by the operator, and will normally be confirmed closer to the start of passenger service. Based on the connections described above, passengers can expect to leave the station towards:
- JB Sentral and City Square — via the 400 m sheltered walkway, for buses, KTM trains and shopping.
- KTM Komuter — via the new direct bridge, once it is completed.
- Pick-up and e-hailing — the station is being integrated with e-hailing services and other public transport.
- The park-and-ride and TOD — at Bukit Chagar itself.
- Street level around Jalan Tun Abdul Razak — for nearby offices, hotels and residences.
For travellers heading the other way, the Bukit Chagar border complex has been described by Malaysia’s Home Ministry as having around 100 automated e-gates, 10 security screening lanes, 18 baggage scanners and dedicated lanes for passengers without luggage. How co-located clearance works step by step is a topic of its own and will be covered in our customs guide.
Getting to Bukit Chagar: bus, train, car and e-hailing
Bukit Chagar is designed to be reached by almost every mode of transport in JB. Here is a short overview; parking and park-and-ride options are covered in more depth in our dedicated parking guide.
- On foot: from JB Sentral, City Square and nearby city-centre condos via the sheltered walkway.
- By train: KTM intercity, ETS and Komuter trains arrive at JB Sentral next door, with the direct Komuter bridge to come.
- By bus: Malaysia’s Stage Bus Service Transformation (SBST) 2.0 plan includes at least 200 new buses linking residential areas around Johor Bahru with Bukit Chagar, timed to the RTS opening.
- By car: a 1,500-bay park-and-ride facility at Bukit Chagar was announced in March 2026, with a further 700 RTS-designated bays at Coronation Square.
- By e-hailing: the station is being integrated with e-hailing services as part of the multi-modal hub.
Condos within walking distance of Bukit Chagar RTS station
The main appeal of living near Bukit Chagar is being able to walk to the RTS and the CIQ, so distance to the station is the first thing buyers check. The table lists well-known projects nearby with approximate walking distances.
| Project | Approx. distance to RTS | Tenure | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TriTower Residence | About 350 m | Freehold | Completed 2018 |
| SKS Pavillion | About 450–600 m | — | Completed |
| R&F Princess Cove Phase 1 | About 700 m | Freehold | Completed |
| Twin Tower Residence | About 700 m | Freehold | Completed 2023 |
| Causewayz Square | About 800 m (about 600 m to the CIQ) | Freehold | Under construction, target ~2030 |
Distances are approximate and taken from project and portal listings; actual walking time depends on the route and the finished walkways. Our shortlist of condos near the JB RTS station compares these projects in more detail, and our rental price guide for condos near the RTS and CIQ shows what they currently rent for.
Causewayz Square and Bukit Chagar
Causewayz Square is EXSIM’s freehold development on Jalan Lumba Kuda in Bukit Chagar, with four towers and 4,525 units on about 7.7 acres. It is about 800 m from the RTS station and about 600 m from the CIQ, and EXSIM has proposed a pedestrian link bridge towards the CIQ and RTS; this has not been confirmed or built. With target completion around 2030, buyers today are positioning for a time when the RTS Link, the walkways and the Bukit Chagar TOD are all in operation. WhatsApp us for the latest Causewayz Square SPA price list. For more on how rail access shapes the area, see our JB RTS Link condo guide.
Why Bukit Chagar station matters for JB property
Bukit Chagar is where Singapore’s rail network meets Johor Bahru’s city centre, which is why “near RTS” has become one of the most searched phrases among JB condo buyers. A five-minute train ride with co-located clearance can make cross-border commuting far more predictable than queuing on the Causeway.
Historically, homes within walking distance of new rail stations have tended to attract stronger rental demand, because tenants value reliable commutes. Around Bukit Chagar, that demand comes from Singapore-based workers, visitors and people working in the city centre. Completed condos within about 700 m of the station currently list at roughly RM900–1,300 psf, and studios rent for about RM2,000–3,000 a month on portals in 2026. The extra walkways, the Komuter bridge, new bus routes and the TOD all add to the station’s reach over time. How rail lines have influenced property values elsewhere will be covered in a separate analysis.
Practical points to keep in mind when choosing a home near the station:
- Check the actual walking route, not just the straight-line distance.
- Look at which side of the station a project sits, relative to the sheltered walkway and future bridges.
- Remember that fares and final operating hours have not yet been announced.
- For off-plan projects, compare the target completion date with the build-out of nearby links.
To compare EXSIM’s projects near and away from the station, visit our project comparison page, or WhatsApp us with your questions about living near Bukit Chagar.
Sources
- LTA: Johor Bahru–Singapore RTS Link project page
- LTA: RTS Link service targeted for February 2027 (2 Oct 2026)
- The Edge Malaysia: RM60m bridge between Bukit Chagar RTS station and KTMB Komuter (18 Aug 2026)
- New Straits Times: RTS Link to boost Johor Baru–Singapore connectivity (Mar 2026)
- The Independent SG: 400 m sheltered walkway to link RTS station, CIQ, JB Sentral and City Square
- YouTrip: RTS Link Singapore–JB guide (May 2026)
- PropertyGuru Malaysia: asking prices near Bukit Chagar
This guide is general information, not financial advice.