Bukit Chagar RTS Station Walking Guide: Routes, Map, Distances

Once the RTS Link opens, Bukit Chagar station will be the front door to Johor Bahru for thousands of daily riders. This walking guide answers the practical questions people search for: where the Bukit Chagar RTS station is, what is around it, how to walk to City Square, the CIQ, JB Sentral and Causewayz Square, how to get there by car, Grab, bus or train, and whether it is open yet. For the station’s design, capacity and border facilities, see our main Bukit Chagar RTS station guide; for the wider neighbourhood, read Bukit Chagar, Johor Bahru. All distances and times below are approximate.

Where is Bukit Chagar RTS station?

Bukit Chagar station sits on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in JB City Centre (postcode 80300), next to the Bangunan Sultan Iskandar (BSI) CIQ complex and a short walk from JB Sentral. It is the Johor terminus of the RTS Link, an elevated station at the end of the viaduct that crosses the Straits of Johor from Woodlands North.

People often search for “Jalan Bukit Chagar”. Bukit Chagar is the name of the hill and the neighbourhood; the station’s published address is on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, the main road through the area. If you use a map app, searching “Bukit Chagar RTS station” or “JB Sentral” will put you in the right place.

Bukit Chagar station map: what is around it

Picture the station as one corner of a compact transport hub. Within a few hundred metres you will find:

• The BSI CIQ complex, the Causeway checkpoint for buses, cars and motorcycles, right beside the station area.
• JB Sentral, the railway station and bus interchange, about 400 m away along Jalan Tun Abdul Razak.
• City Square and KOMTAR JBCC, the two main city-centre malls, linked to JB Sentral by a pedestrian bridge; travel guides put KOMTAR JBCC about 350 m south of the station.
• Menara JLand, home of the Skyscape JB observation deck, across from the station.
• Jalan Lumba Kuda, the hillside road where Causewayz Square is being built, about 800 m away.

The official station map, with numbered exits and signage, has not yet been published by the operator; it is normally released closer to opening.

Is Bukit Chagar station open today?

No. As of 9 November 2026, Bukit Chagar station is not open to passengers. The joint update from Singapore’s LTA and Malaysia’s Ministry of Transport in October 2026 targets the start of passenger service for February 2027, later than the earlier December 2026 target.

• Journey time: about five minutes to Woodlands North.
• Fare: not yet announced.
• Operating hours: travel guides citing MRT Corp expect roughly 6am to midnight, to be confirmed by the operator.
• Border clearance: co-located, so you clear both countries at the departure station.

Dates can move, so check our regularly updated RTS Link latest news page before you plan a trip.

Walking distances from Bukit Chagar station

Most of the places people want to reach from Bukit Chagar are within a 15-minute walk. The table gives approximate distances and times at an easy pace of about 70–80 m per minute, including escalators where relevant.

Figures are estimates from project listings, travel guides and published walkway lengths. Real walking times depend on the finished walkways, crossings, crowds and your pace.

Walking routes from Bukit Chagar station

There are three routes most people will use: to the malls, to the CIQ and JB Sentral, and up to the Jalan Lumba Kuda hillside. Here is how each works.

Bukit Chagar RTS station to City Square mall

The easiest route is the new 400 m covered pedestrian overhead bridge along Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, designed with natural ventilation and travelators, which links the station and the CIQ complex with JB Sentral and City Square. Once it opens:

1. Leave the station following signs for JB Sentral and City Square.
2. Walk the covered bridge to JB Sentral, using the travelators.
3. Cross the JB Sentral concourse to the exit for City Square and KOMTAR JBCC.
4. Take the pedestrian bridge into City Square.

For the last stretch in detail, including which floor the bridge enters, see City Square link bridge to the CIQ.

Bukit Chagar to the CIQ and JB Sentral on foot

RTS passengers do not need the BSI checkpoint at all, because the RTS has its own co-located clearance. You may still want the BSI or JB Sentral for a cross-border bus, a KTM train or a taxi rank, and both are a short walk away along the same walkway. If you are unsure which building is which, our JB Sentral vs CIQ explainer sets out the difference.

Bukit Chagar station to Causewayz Square

Causewayz Square on Jalan Lumba Kuda is about 800 m from the station and about 600 m from the CIQ, roughly a 10–15 minute walk at street level. The developer has proposed a pedestrian link bridge towards the CIQ and RTS; it has not been confirmed or built. Our Causewayz Square to CIQ and RTS walking guide covers this route step by step.

Bukit Chagar to the CIQ by car, and parking

By car, the CIQ is right next to Bukit Chagar, so the drive is short; the time goes into joining the checkpoint queue, not the distance. Cars heading to Singapore enter the BSI vehicle lanes through the checkpoint’s approach roads, so follow the signs for “Singapura” or “CIQ” rather than driving to the RTS station.

• Singapore-registered cars need an activated Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) RFID tag to enter Malaysia, enforced with penalties since 1 July 2025, plus a Touch ’n Go card for road charges.
• Peak times are usually weekday mornings, Friday evenings and the eve of public holidays, when the Causeway queue matters far more than the short drive.
• Park-and-ride: 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. Rates and access will be confirmed closer to opening. See our JB RTS parking guide.
• Drop-off: the official pick-up and drop-off points have not yet been published, so allow a few extra minutes in the first weeks after opening.

Getting to Bukit Chagar by Grab, bus or train

Bukit Chagar is built to be reached by almost every mode of transport in JB, which is why it is called a multi-modal hub.

By Grab or taxi

The station is being integrated with e-hailing services. Until the official pick-up points are signposted, setting your drop-off as “JB Sentral” is a practical fallback, as it has an established taxi and e-hailing area about 400 m away.

By bus

JB Sentral’s bus interchange is the main local bus hub, and 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 for the RTS opening. Cross-border buses continue to use the BSI bus hall.

By train

KTM intercity, ETS and Komuter trains arrive at JB Sentral next door. In August 2026 the government announced a RM60 million bridge linking the RTS station directly with the KTM Komuter platforms, with construction expected to take about 12 months.

A first trip on foot: Woodlands North to City Square

Here is what a typical first walk will look like once the line opens, so you know what to expect.

1. Board at Woodlands North after clearing both Singapore and Malaysian checks in the same station.
2. Ride about five minutes across the strait to Bukit Chagar.
3. Walk straight out; there is no second immigration queue on arrival.
4. Follow signs for JB Sentral along the covered walkway, about 5–8 minutes.
5. Cross JB Sentral to the City Square and KOMTAR JBCC exit, then take the bridge into the mall.

Door to door, from stepping off the train to walking into City Square, that is roughly 10–15 minutes, compared with the long queues that road crossers can face at peak hours.

Accessibility: luggage, prams and wheelchairs

The new walkway was designed with travelators along its span, which helps anyone with luggage, prams or limited mobility. Lift locations and step-free routes inside the station will be confirmed in the operator’s station guide. Until then, these habits help:

• Use the covered walkway rather than street-level crossings where possible.
• At JB Sentral and the malls, look for lift signs near the main escalators.
• Travel outside peak hours if you have large bags, as walkways near the CIQ get crowded.

What is changing around the station

Bukit Chagar is being built out as a full transit hub, so the walking map will keep improving after opening day.

• The 400 m covered walkway to JB Sentral and City Square, under construction.
• The KTM Komuter bridge, announced in August 2026, with about 12 months of construction.
• Planned links to surrounding buildings, including towards the Sultan Ibrahim Building and KOMTAR JBCC, mentioned in official briefings and travel guides.
• A transit-oriented development (TOD) at Bukit Chagar, plus a future stop on the proposed Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) system.

Timelines for some of these have not been published, so treat them as planned rather than ready for day one. Our main station guide tracks the details.

Tips for walking around Bukit Chagar

A little planning makes walking around Bukit Chagar comfortable year-round.

• Use covered routes in the midday heat and during afternoon rain; the walkway to JB Sentral and the bridges into the malls are sheltered.
• Allow extra time at peaks, when walkways near the CIQ and JB Sentral are busiest.
• Check the exit signs after opening; exit numbers and signage will be confirmed by the operator.
• Keep your passport handy if you plan to cross, whether by RTS or by bus.
• Explore on foot: the heritage streets around Jalan Tan Hiok Nee are a short walk from the malls.

Which route suits you?

The best way to reach Bukit Chagar depends on who you are and why you are going.

• Daily Singapore commuters living in the city centre: walk to the station and use the RTS, skipping the road queue.
• Day-trippers from Singapore: ride the RTS and walk to City Square, KOMTAR JBCC and the heritage streets.
• Residents from the suburbs: park and ride at Bukit Chagar or Coronation Square, or take one of the new feeder buses.
• Intercity travellers: arrive by KTM or ETS at JB Sentral and walk across.

Homes within walking distance of Bukit Chagar station

Being able to walk to the RTS, the CIQ and the malls is the main reason buyers and tenants look at Bukit Chagar. Completed condos such as TriTower Residence (about 350 m) and Twin Tower Residence and R&F Princess Cove Phase 1 (about 700 m) are already within an easy walk; our guide to condos near the JB RTS station compares them.

Causewayz Square, EXSIM’s freehold project on about 7.7 acres on Jalan Lumba Kuda, is about 800 m from the station and about 600 m from the CIQ, with four towers, a podium of about 90,000 sq ft of retail and 29 facilities on Level 12. Target completion is around 2030. Historically, homes close to new rail stations have tended to attract steady rental interest from commuters, though returns always depend on the market and your holding period. WhatsApp us for floor plans and the latest SPA price list.

Sources

• Land Transport Authority Singapore: RTS Link
• Bukit Chagar RTS station (Wikipedia)
• JB’s new 400 m sheltered walkway to link the RTS station, CIQ, JB Sentral and City Square (The Independent SG)
• Sultan Iskandar Building (Wikipedia)
• Singapore to JB Checkpoint, JB Sentral and City Square (iPackTravel)
• Malaysia to enforce VEP for Singapore vehicles from July 1 (FMT)

This guide is general information, not financial advice.