Singapore getting there & around

If you’re looking for something a little different why not take the train from Singapore?  Trains run to Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru and Malacca (Malaysia) on a route which extends to Bangkok..  Services operate daily between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur; some offer air conditioning and dining cars. There are also overnight trains with sleepers. 

Singapore airport

Changi airport
Changi is 20 km east of the city.  There is plenty to do at the airport if you’re waiting for a while, or in transit – fitness centre, swimming pool, supermarket, medical clinic, bars, restaurants…and plenty more.  To get to and from the airport you can grab a taxi, or jump on the efficient MRT train system which departs frequently and takes only 27 minutes to get to the city centre.

How to get around

Travelling around Singapore is simple! An efficient public transportation network of taxis, buses and the modern Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) rail system ensures that getting from point A to point B is hassle-free and easy on the pocket.

Buses
For maximum freedom, buy an ez-link card and hop onto a bus! The ez-link card can also be used on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT).

MRT
The train system in Singapore is efficient, clean and air-conditioned, with stations all over the island.  There are three main lines – the North-South line from Marina Bay to Jurong East, the East-West line from Changi Airport/Pasir Ris to Boon Lay, and the North-East line from Harbour Front to Punggol.  Travelling on the MRT is cheap, with rides ranging from 80 cents to $1.70.

SMRT link
There are three link  loops  - Outram Park MRT station to Chinatown, Dhoby Ghaut MRT station to Chinatown, and Dhoby Ghaut MRT station to Little India. Pick up points are popular places such as People’s Park Complex, Chinatown Point and Tekka Mall.

Car or cab
Driving in Singapore is a breeze! Navigating around the island is easy as there are well-marked road signs, all in English.  If you’d like to take a cab there are plenty available – over 15,000 in fact.  They can be flagged down 24 hours a day on most roads.

Organised tours in Singapore

Organised tours are a great way to see the sites and soak up the local culture – especially if you’re travelling alone or are a first-time traveller.  Check out some of the options for tours in and from Singapore.


*The Small Print
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