5 day trips worth the trip across Singapore, editor-ranked by TableJourney. All Singapore guides.
Malacca (Melaka), Malaysia ★ 4.6 · Singapore
Tip: Malacca requires a full day; bus departure at 7am allows lunch on Jonker Street by 11am and a return journey by late afternoon. Saturday night Jonker Street Night Market adds a hawker food market dimension but increases crowds significantly.
Johor Bahru, Malaysia ★ 4.5 · Singapore
Tip: Cross early on weekday mornings to avoid Causeway queues. The weekend queue can add two hours to the journey. Bring a Malaysian SIM card or ensure international data is activated for navigation. Malaysian ringgit is required for cash transactions.
Batam, Indonesia ★ 4.3 · Singapore
Tip: Take the first morning ferry (departures from 7am to 8am) to maximise time at seafood restaurants for lunch. Golden Prawn 933 and the Harbour Bay cluster near the ferry terminal are the most accessible. Indonesian rupiah required for smaller stalls; major restaurants accept cards.
Bintan Island, Indonesia ★ 4.2 · Singapore
Tip: The Bintan resort zone is a short transfer from the ferry terminal. Day trips are possible (S$87+ from Singapore) but a one-night stay at Angsana or Banyan Tree Bintan better justifies the journey. Tanjung Pinang town, accessible by taxi from the resort zone, has the best local eating.
Pontian, Malaysia ★ 4.1 · Singapore
Tip: Pontian is a half-day destination from Singapore. The otak otak stalls cluster around the waterfront; the evening market (pasar malam) on weekends stocks the full range of Johor hawker snacks. Return via Senai Highway to avoid Causeway queues.