Getting Around: Getting to Singapore:
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Getting Around Singapore
During your Singapore Vacations
- Singapore Tourist Pass
- Airport Shuttle Service
- SIA Hop-On
- Taking the MRT
- Taking the Bus
- Taking a Taxi
- Free Transit Tour
If you are getting around on your own, try getting the Singapore Tourist Pass.
With the pass, you are able to explore Singapore by using the public transport system in the country, and accessible to unlimited rides on the MRT, LRT and basic bus services. It is a convenient way to enjoy your Singapore holiday.
The prices are very reasonable and are valid within one (1) year from the date of purchase. At the point of writing, a 1-Day pass costs you only S$18. The easiest way to buy it is from the MRT -- the Singapore mass rapid train transport system -- stations. It can be topped up if you feel like it. Click here for the latest rates and information. You can also buy the pass on line.
Airport Shuttle Service
The Airport Shuttle Service takes you to the door step of your hotel. It uses the small executive coach and serves most hotels in Singapore except for Changi Village hotel and hotels on the Sentosa Island. The service is available 24hrs daily. You can book it at the counters in the Arrival Halls of Terminals 1, 2 & 3, and Budget Terminal.
The fares are based on headcount. At the point of writing, it is $9.00 per adult and S$6.00 per child. If you require a round trip service, you will have to arrange it in advance. Call (65) 62413818 (Main booking hotline) to find out more.
SIA Hop-On
If you are interested only in the places of attractions, take the SIA Hop-on bus. You can get unlimited air-conditioned rides that take you to over 20 of the most popular attractions in the city, and get on and off whenever you want.
There are two services. The city service operates daily between 9am and 10pm at 30-minute intervals. The Sentosa Shuttle Service runs at 90-minute intervals between 10:30am and 6:30pm. Visitors on SIA Singapore Stopover Holiday travel for free and Singapore Airlines or SilkAir passengers pay SGD 6 for adults and SGD 3 for children for an unlimited day pass. Usual fares are SGD12 for adults and SGD6 for children. Tickets can be purchased on board the bus.
The bus stops at places of interest like Singapore Botanic Garden, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, as well as ethnic enclaves like Chinatown, Little India and Arab Steet. It also stops at major shopping malls and hotels. If you are going to Sentosa, the SIA Hop-on bus offers a shuttle service with five designated stops at Plaza Singapura (Orchard Road), Marina Bay (Singapore Flyer), Esplanade (Raffles Avenue), Marina Square and Lau Pa Sat.
To find out more about the schedule and route, click here.
Taking the MRT
You can take a ride on the Singapore rail transit system, known as MRT (Mass Rapid Transit), to many parts of the island in air-conditioned comfort. It's fast, efficient, convenient and affordable!
There are 3 MRT lines covering Singapore from end to end: the East-West (EW) line, the North-South (NS) line and the North-East (NE) line. More are on the way. Trains operate from about 6 am to midnight daily. The first and last train departure times vary between stations as well as on weekends and public holidays.
At the point of writing, MRT fares range from S$1.00 - S$2.00 for single-trip Standard Tickets, from S$0.70 - S$1.84 for Adult ez-link cards, and from S$0.40 - S$0.50 for Child ez-link cards. If you have purchased The Singapore Tourist Pass, you can enjoy unlimited travel on the MRT and basic bus services without worrying how your travel costs would add up.
Click here to download your helpful guide to travelling on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), buses and taxis, and find out how to use the various public transport services to explore this beautiful island.
Taking the Bus
The bus service covers the whole island, and is the most affordable means of transport. It is integrated with the MRT in bringing you to practically any corner of Singapore. The service is efficient, and the buses are clean, comfortable and air-conditioned.
Something to note about paying the bus fares. If you pay by cash (and it has to be exact), remember to collect the paper ticket at the ticket dispenser. If you are unsure of the fare, ask the bus driver or refer to the information panels at the bus stops and interchanges or the map. If you have purchased The Singapore Tourist Pass, you can enjoy unlimited travel on the MRT and basic bus services without worrying how your travel costs would add up.
Click here to download your helpful guide to travelling on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), buses and taxis, and find out how to use the various public transport services to explore this beautiful island.
Taking a Taxi
Taxi would take you to any part of the country. You can hail a taxi along the road -- so long as it is safe -- accept in the Central Business District (CBD) where there are some regulations that you have to observe (see blow).
Do note that during peak hours (e.g. 7am - 9:30am and 5pm - 11pm on weekdays), rainy days or festive seasons, demand for taxis is high, and you may not be able to get a taxi whenever you like. Try booking a taxi by phone. A booking surcharge is applicable.
Taxi fares are charged by the taxi meter and based on a flag down rate and the distance traveled. The flag down rate ranges from S$2.80 - S$5.00 (depending on the type of taxi). Peak Periods, Late Night/Midnight, Public Holiday, Central Business District (CBD) and other location surcharges may also apply and vary between taxi companies. Check with the driver on the surcharges and ask for a receipt at the end of the trip.
Hailing a Taxi in the Central Business District (CBD)
Taxis are not allowed to pick up or alight passengers along roads in the CBD where buses ply between 7am to 10pm from Monday to Saturday, other than a public holiday. They are required to do so at taxi stands/stops and driveways of buildings.
Phone Booking Hotlines
| ONE-CALL Hotline | +65 6-3425-222 (+65 6-DIAL-CAB) |
| Comfort & CityCab | +65 6552 1111 |
| Premier | +65 6363 6888 |
| Smart | +65 6485 7777 |
| SMRT | +65 6555 8888 |
| Trans-cab | +65 6555 3333 |
| Yellow Top | +65 6293 5545 |
| Prime | +65 6778 0808 |
Click here to download your helpful guide to travelling on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), buses and taxis, and find out how to use the various public transport services to explore this beautiful island.
Free Transit Tour
If you are transiting in Singapore and have at least 5 hours to spare before your connecting flight, you can register for a 2-hour sightseeing tour of Singapore from which you can choose between Colonial Tour and Cultural Tour. Registration is based on first-come-first-serve basis and are subjected to entry visa requirements stipulated by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority. Certain conditions apply.
Find out how to register for the Singapore Free transit tour...
Enjoy your Singpore holiday!