MRT
The Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT) is a modern, air-conditioned passenger train service with stations all over the city. There are three main lines - one from Marina Bay to Jurong East via Woodlands, one from Changi Airport to Boon Lay and the other one from Harbour Front to Punggol. You can obtain a copy of A Quick Guide to MRT Travel from the Station Control Rooms in all MRT stations. For more information on both the MRT and bus services, you can refer to the TransitLink Guide, which is available at SGD$ 1.50 in most MRT stations and bus interchanges as well as at major bookstores.
From the city, the MRT ride to the Changi Airport station is only 27 minutes. The train service from the Changi Airport station operates at an average frequency of 12 minutes and its service hours are as follows:
The Rail Travel Information System (RATIS) disseminates real-time information on train arrival times and destinations. The information is displayed on plasma screens in the platform area and on LED panels found on the concourse. Do read the train destinations from the RATIS or listen to in-train announcements to ensure that you are travelling on the right train to your destination. If you are on board a train going towards Pasir Ris station, you will need to alight at Tanah Merah interchange station and board the train going towards Changi Airport station.
Frequency
Trains operate at intervals of between two and a half minutes and eight minutes from 5:30am until 12:30am daily. Check at respective MRT stations for precise train arrival/departure timings.
Fares
Traveling on the MRT is cheap, with rides ranging from SGD$0.80 to a maximum of SGD$ 1.70. Instead of using cash, you may choose to pay your MRT and bus fares with a stored value EZ-link Card. The Card can be bought or revalued from any TransitLink Ticket Sales Office located in most MRT stations and bus interchanges. Each adult Card is sold with a minimum value of SGD$ 10.00 plus a deposit fee of SGD$ 5.00.
BUS
You can easily get from one point to another by bus with an EZ-link Card, which can also be used on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). SBS bus 36 runs between Orchard Road and Changi Airport. The public bus stations are located in Terminal 1 at Basement 2, and in Terminal 2 at Basement Level. Details of bus routes and fares are displayed at bus stations.
Fares
SGD$ 0.70 to SGD$ 1.40 - non air-conditioned buses.
SGD$ 0.80 to SGD$ 1.70 - air-conditioned buses.
Exact fare is required. Check with the bus driver on the appropriate fare for your destination or visit the TransitLink website for the fare structure. Alternatively, call the TransitLink hotline at 1800-767 4333 (toll-free in Singapore only, operating hours are from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm and Saturday, 8am to 1pm) for assistance.
Operating hours:
From 6am to 12 midnight. Check at respective bus interchanges or bus stops for precise bus arrival/departure timings.
TAXIS
Over 15,000 air-conditioned cabs provide comfortable, hassle-free travel at a very reasonable cost. They can be flagged down 24 hours a day on most roads, with well-marked taxi-stands available outside most major shopping centres and hotels. At Changi Airport, the taxi stand is located just outside the Arrival Hall on Level 1 in Terminal 1, and located at the end of the Arrival Hall on Level 1 in Terminal 2 (South Wing)
Standard Taxi Rates
All taxis are metered.
SGD$ 2.40 for first 1km or part thereof (flag down fare)
SGD$ 0.10 for every 225m thereafter (up to 10km)
SGD$ 0.10 for every 200m thereafter (from 10km onwards)
SGD$ 0.10 for every 30 seconds/25 seconds of waiting time
Surcharges
Some surcharges not shown on the meter include:
Between 12am and 6am: 50% of fare
Each time a taxi is hired through the telephone:
a) for current bookings: SGD$ 2.80(TIBS), SGD$ 3.00 (CityCab), SGD$ 3.20 (Comfort)
b) at least half an hour in advance: SGD$ 4.80 (TIBS), SGD$ 5.00 (CityCab), SGD$ 5.20 (Comfort)
Each time a Premier taxi is hired through the telephone:
a) for current bookings: SGD$ 8.00 (TIBS/Comfort)
b) at least half an hour in advance: SGD$ 16.00 (TIBS/Comfort)
From 6pm on the eve of five major public holidays (New Year's Day, first and second day of Lunar New Year, Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali and Christmas) to 12am of the day of the public holiday (surcharge will apply on the following Monday if the public holiday falls on a Sunday): SGD$ 1.00
Everytime a taxi passes through an Electronic Road Pricing gantry during peak hours on various roads (including the major expressways), a charge ranging from SGD$ 0.50 to SGD$ 3.00 is added to the taxi fare. For specific charges visit the Land Transport Authority site.
Note: Drivers showing red destination labels on their dashboard or windscreen are changing shift and prefer to accept passengers traveling in that general direction only. |
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