Singapore, Singapore 🇸🇬
Status: ready
Transport Authorities
- Land Transport Authority (LTA) Website App: MyTransport.SG
Getting Around
| Mode | Operator | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| metro | SMRT Trains / SBS Transit | MRT is the primary rapid transit system, extensive coverage across city and suburbs, clean, efficient, air-conditioned. |
| light_rail | SBS Transit | LRT serves residential areas like Bukit Batok, Choa Chu Kang, Sengkang, Punggol. |
| bus | SBS Transit / SMRT Buses | Comprehensive network complementing MRT, covers entire island including regional areas. |
| train | SMRT / SBS Transit | Regional MRT lines extend to suburbs; Thomson-East Coast Line fully operational by 2026. |
| other | Sentosa Express | Monorail-like shuttle to Sentosa Island from VivoCity. |
Paying for Transport
- Contactless bank card / Credit card: EZ-Link/NETS FlashPay cards or simplygo app; tap-in tap-out, no need for physical card anymore; S$2-3 daily cap for adults on MRT/bus.
- Mobile apps: SimplyGo app for accountless contactless payments; SG BusLehGo for planning.
Operating Hours
- Weekday: MRT first train ~5:30AM-last ~11:30PM; buses vary 5AM-midnight
- Weekend: MRT first ~5:30AM-last ~12AM; some buses 24h
- Night service: Night Owl buses (NW1-NW12) after midnight on Fri/Sat/Sun, every 30-60min.
Rideshare & Taxis
- Grab Available Dominant app for taxis/private hire; widely available, surge pricing during peak.
Airport Connections
- MRT - Changi Airport (CG2) to City (Raffles Place/Paya Lebar): 30-50 min, S$2-3
- Taxi/Grab - Changi Airport to City Centre: 20-40 min, S$20-50
- Bus - 36/34 to City: 45-60 min, S$2-3
Live Delay Info
Local Tips
Get EZ-Link/SimplyGo for seamless payments; use Google Maps or CityMapper for real-time routes. Peak hours 7-9AM/5-7PM crowded; business travelers stay in Marina Bay/Orchard/CBD for best MRT access. Airport MRT efficient from T2/T3/T4; avoid rush hour taxis.