Best Time to Cross the Causeway with a VEP in 2025

Every Singaporean driver knows the feeling: you’re excited for a weekend trip to Johor Bahru, but the thought of Causeway traffic is already giving you a headache. The long queues can turn a short drive into an hours-long ordeal. But what if you could minimize the wait?

The first step to a smooth journey is knowing when NOT to travel. The Causeway experiences predictable surges in traffic.

• Weekday Mornings (6 AM - 9 AM): Heavy traffic heading into Singapore as people commute for work.
• Weekday Evenings (6 PM - 9 PM): The reverse happens, with heavy traffic flowing into Johor Bahru.
• Friday Evenings & Saturday Mornings: The weekend rush begins. Expect significant delays heading into Malaysia.
• Sunday Evenings & Public Holiday Eves/Ends: The mass return to Singapore creates some of the worst jams. Avoid these times if possible.

If you have flexibility, aiming for these "golden hours" can lead to a surprisingly quick and painless crossing.

• Early Bird (Friday/Saturday): Cross into JB before 6 AM. The roads are often clear, and you can have breakfast in Malaysia as the city wakes up.
• Night Owl (Friday/Saturday): Travel after 10 PM. The traffic usually eases up significantly by then.
• Sunday Return: Head back to Singapore either before 12 PM or after 10 PM to avoid the peak return jam.

Timing is only half the battle. A valid Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) and a working RFID tag are non-negotiable. Being turned away at the border because of a VEP issue is the ultimate travel nightmare.

• Your VEP application is correctly submitted and approved.
• Your VEP RFID tag is professionally installed for optimal scanning.
• Your VEP is correctly linked to your Touch 'n Go eWallet for seamless payments.

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