Day trip from Johor Bahru to Punggol
Punggol lies 18 km (11 mi) east of Johor Bahru, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 18 km (11 mi) apart, Punggol is a realistic day trip from Johor Bahru: about 17 min each way by road.
| Johor Bahru | Punggol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Singapore |
| Population | 858,118 | 204,150 |
| Elevation | 32 m (105 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Singapore) |
What changes when you arrive in Punggol
Crossing from Malaysia into Singapore: money changes from the Ringgit to the Dollar (SGD); the dialling code becomes +65; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25267554 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book tours and tickets in Punggol
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Staying in Punggol
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Common questions
How far is Punggol from Johor Bahru?
18 km (11 mi) in a straight line, east of Johor Bahru; by road roughly 21 km (13 mi).
How long does it take to get from Johor Bahru to Punggol by road?
About 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Johor Bahru and Punggol?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Punggol?
The Dollar (SGD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.