If you are traveling around Singapore on your own, be sure to take advantage of the Singapore rail transit system, also known as MRT (Mass Rapid Transit).
It takes you to many parts of the island in air-conditioned comfort.
It’s fast, efficient, convenient and affordable!
There are 4 MRT lines covering Singapore from end to end.
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.
There are currently 4 MRT lines:
More lines are on the way.
At the point of writing, MRT fares range from S$1.00 – S$2.30 for single-trip Standard Tickets. If you are staying in Singapore for a substantial period of time, get an Ez-Link card that offers you discount from any of the MRT stations. For comprehensive fare structure, click here.
If you are a tourist, you will find it more useful to get The Singapore Tourist Pass, The current price is S$18 a day. With the pass, you can enjoy unlimited travel on the MRT and basic bus services.
This offers you good value as a tourist. In addition, it put you at ease as you’d not have to worry how your travel costs would add up.
Click here to download your helpful guide to traveling 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.
