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4 Ways to get from Singapore Airport to Yishun
In this travel blog I will throw a light on how to get to Yishun from Singapore Airport. The distance between Singapore Airport and Yishun is 20 km. The journey from Singapore Airport to Yishun can be done by taking Bus, Shuttle Bus, Taxi, and a combination of MRT hops.
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: journey time= 45 min
Shuttle Bus: $9 SGD; journey time= 30 minutes
Taxi: $30 SGD; journey time= 20-30 minutes
MRT hops: budget option but requires change; journey time= 70 minutes
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Getting from Singapore Airport to Yishun by Bus
You can easily reach from Singapore Airport to Yishun by Bus. Going by Bus is fairly cheap. It’s surely a good option if your hotel is located near a Bus station. Get on the Bus no# 858.
The Bus originates from basement of Terminals 1, 2 and 3, PTB3. There is a Bus every 5 minutes. It will take about 45 min to reach Yishun. In my opinion this is the best way to travel. Traveling by Bus is hassle-free.
Service is high on the reliability side. The no# of stops on your way to Yishun are only a handful. The Bus uses the expressway for traveling between the two.
Getting from Singapore Airport to Yishun by Shuttle Bus
It is easy to get to Yishun from Singapore Airport by Shuttle Bus. The Shuttle Bus is a direct service which drops you at your hotel. Catch the Shuttle Bus from arrival hall. You will find a Shuttle Bus every 20 minutes.
It is available 24×7. The total fare amount is $9 SGD and you can buy tickets from Ground transport Desk. It takes approx. 30 minutes to get there.
Getting from Singapore Airport to Yishun by Taxi
The 20 km distance between Singapore Airport and Yishun can be easily done by Taxi. It is available 24×7. You will reach your destination in approx. 20-30 minutes. Taxi gives you an advantage of point to point travel.
If you have limited time and you want to get to Yishun fast, then taxi is the best option to go with. Before you start – finalize who will pay for the toll. There is an extra night 50% surcharge you need to pay.
The fare amount comes out to be approx. $30 SGD. Taking the taxi will help you manage your high no# of baggage count. Tipping is not really needed, but it’s a good idea to round off the bill pay.
Getting from Singapore Airport to Yishun by MRT hops
Step 1: First, you need to get to Tanah Merah Station by MRT. The MRT has the origin point as basement of Terminal 2. The first service starts at 05:30 and the final service is at 23:30. It will take you approx. 5 min to reach your destination.
For further details check: http://journey.smrt.com.sg/journey/
Step 2: Then, get on the MRT, keeping in mind that you need to get out at City Hall. The MRT line you need to take is East West Green. You will find a MRT every 5 minutes. It takes approx. 25 min to reach City Hall.
Step 3: Then, hop on to MRT to get to Yishun. The MRT line you need to take is North South (Red). The frequency of the MRT is every 5 minutes. It takes around 35 min to get there.