How to Get From Singapore Airport to Singapore City Centre

The public bus is another cheap option, but they make too many stops and takes around 40m - 2h to reach the city centre.

The ticket price depends on where you’re heading to in downtown Singapore, but it should be no more than $2 (2.5 SGD). Note that if you’re paying with cash, you should give an exact amount because they don’t provide change. You can tell the driver your destination so he can let you know how much to pay.

If you're using a prepaid card, you only need to tap it on the card-reader machine near the front door on your way in and again at the machine at the back door on your way out.

Public bus guide from Singapore Airport to the city centre

Make sure you know which bus stop is closest to your accommodation and which bus number can take you there.

Most public buses are available from 05:30 to 23:30.

The train is a cheap option but requires you to make a transfer. If you like travelling with locals and are comfortable with your luggage, taking the train is not a bad idea at all. A train ride from Singapore Airport to the city centre costs only $2.10 (2.7 SGD)!

The airport MRT station is located at the basement of Terminal 2. If you’re coming from Terminal 3, just follow the signs that say “Train to the City.” If you’re coming from Terminal 1 or 4, you’ll have to take the skytrain or shuttle bus, respectively.

From Changi Airport MRT Station, take the Changi Line to Tanah Merah Station. This train journey takes about 8 minutes.

At Tanah Merah, transfer to the East West Line (green line), which is connected to most of the popular tourist areas in downtown Singapore. This takes another 30 minutes. Make sure you know which MRT station is closest to your hotel!

You can buy your tickets at the train station or just use a prepaid transport card.

The train from Changi Airport Station operates from 05:31 to 23:18 (Monday to Saturday) and 05:59 to 23:18 (Sundays and public holidays). If you’re arriving outside of these times, you’ll have to use another mode of transportation.

We recommend taking an airport shuttle when travelling between Singapore Airport and the city centre. This shared ride provides drop-off/pick-up to most hotels in downtown Singapore at a relatively cheap rate (compared to a taxi).

To find a city shuttle, just head to the 24-hour Ground Transport Concierges (GTC) at the airport’s arrivals hall. You can expect a departure every hour from 07:00 to 23:00.

Book your shuttle in advance via Klook*

*The last time we checked (January 2026), online booking for the airport shuttle was not available. Click the link provided to see if anything has changed.

Do you prefer to book your ride beforehand? Whether you’re travelling from the airport to downtown Singapore or the other way around, you can easily book a ride with Klook. This way, you can skip the usually long queue at the airport.

A city shuttle ticket costs $7.80 (10 SGD) whether you book at the airport or online. Travel time is 30 to 50 minutes, depending on the number of stops for drop-offs/pick-ups.

You can check out this hotel list from Singapore Airport to see if your accommodation is included in the drop-off/pick-up points.

Travelling in a group? Taking a taxi from Singapore Airport to the city centre is not that expensive when you split the cost.

All taxi fares from Singapore Airport are metered, so you won’t have to worry about haggling for the best rates. A ride costs $20 (25 SGD) to $35 (45 SGD) depending on your destination. The journey takes around 40m - 2h.

You will find taxis just outside the arrival halls of the main terminal buildings. You can also hail one via Grab, but remember to request for a family car if you're travelling with kids and need a car seat.

We prefer to book our ride in advance through Klook or BookAway. Prices are slightly more expensive, starting at $33 (42 SGD), but the car will be waiting for you when you arrive. And you can expect a professional driver.

Note that either way, you’ll have to pay an airport surcharge any time of the day, plus a midnight surcharge when travelling to and from Singapore Airport between 00:00 and 06:00.