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4 Ways to get from Singapore Airport to Downtown
In this travel blog I will throw a light on how to get to Downtown from Singapore Airport. The total distance from Singapore Airport to Downtown is 20 km. The journey from Singapore Airport to Downtown can be done by taking Bus, MRT, Shuttle Bus, Taxi.
Changi International Airport is the official name of the Singapore Airport. This is main airport of the city. The airport lies around 15 km from the city.
Use the city’s travel card Ez-link, it will give you discount on the rides as well. Here’s a travel tip to help you – MRT (Singapore metro) is an excellent way to get to your destination. Taxis are also affordable, though be ware of the numerous extra charges (night charges, airport charges, weekend charges etc). Shuttle services are good too with a hotel drop and a reasonable flat fare..
Singapore Airport Transfer Guide:
Bus: $2 SGD; journey time= 1.5 hours; take line# 36, 36A
MRT: $2 SGD
Shuttle Bus: $9 SGD; journey time= 30 minutes
Taxi: $30 SGD
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Getting from Singapore Airport to Downtown by Bus
The 20 km distance between Singapore Airport and Downtown can be easily done by Bus. It is cheap to travel by Bus to your destination. Bus won’t drop you at your doorstep, do remember that while travel planning. The Bus line you need to take is 36, 36A.
The Bus originates from basement of Terminals 1, 2 and 3. The frequency of the Bus is every 10 minutes. The fare amount for traveling between the two is $2 SGD.
It takes approx. 1.5 hours to reach Downtown. Seat isn’t guaranteed, but there is a good chance you will find one. Bus is a good way to travel if you are wanting some comfort.
The Bus is known for having fewer no# of stops. The Bus is the preferred mode of transportation. The Bus goes through the expressway.
This is the list of stop on the way – Marine Parade Rd, Somerset Rd, Orchard Rd. The timings are 06:08 – 22:50 (Weekdays).
Getting from Singapore Airport to Downtown by MRT
You can easily reach from Singapore Airport to Downtown by MRT. The MRT originates from basement of Terminal 2. The MRT service is maintained & provided by SMRT (Singapore Mass quick Transport) System. The first MRT is at 05:30 while the last one is at 23:30.
The fare for traveling between the two is $2 SGD. The MRT is comfortable and convenient way to do the journey. The tourists prefer MRT for the journey.
Be warned that there is a regular ticket checking. Hot tip: Follow the “Train to the City” sign to get to the MRT Station.
For details check out the website: http://journey.smrt.com.sg/journey/
Getting from Singapore Airport to Downtown by Shuttle Bus
You can easily get to from Singapore Airport to Downtown by Shuttle Bus. The Shuttle Bus starts at arrival hall and ends at typically your hotel. Once at the stop you will see that there is a Shuttle Bus every 20 minutes. It is available 24×7.
The total fare is $9 SGD and you can procure tickets from Ground transport Desk. You will get to Downtown in around 30 minutes.
Getting from Singapore Airport to Downtown by Taxi
You can easily get from Singapore Airport to Downtown by Taxi. It is available 24×7. Taking a taxi will save you time, given traffic is not at it worse. Taxi is the best option for traveling from Singapore Airport to Downtown especially when you arrive at odd hours.
Taking a taxi can be expensive. There is an extra night 50% surcharge you need to pay. The fare amount comes out to be approx. $30 SGD.
While tipping is not a must, I will still recommended to leave a bit of extra money if the ride was good. If your baggage count is high, go with the option of taxi.