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Singapore Public Transport Guide for Tourists

The Lion City. Plan metro, train and bus journeys with offline maps, ticket advice and live departures when connected.

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6Transit Lines
28Key Stations
28Accessible Stops
6Metro/Subway Lines

About Getting Around Singapore

Singapore's MRT is one of Asia's best — punctual, air-conditioned and covering the entire island. Changi Airport connects directly to the city centre in under 30 minutes by train.

Top tourist tip: The Singapore Tourist Pass gives unlimited MRT and bus travel for 1, 2 or 3 consecutive days.

Best pass for tourists: Singapore Tourist Pass (1, 2 or 3 days)

Transit Lines in Singapore

Singapore has 6 public transit lines, including 6 metro/subway lines. CityNav provides downloaded route and station information for offline planning, with live service updates available when connected.

North-South LineEast-West LineNorth-East LineCircle LineDowntown LineThomson-East Coast Line

Key Stations in Singapore

Orchard
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Marina Bay
3 lines · Accessible ♿
Raffles Place
2 lines · Accessible ♿
City Hall
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Dhoby Ghaut
3 lines · Accessible ♿
Chinatown
2 lines · Accessible ♿
HarbourFront
2 lines · Accessible ♿
Changi Airport
1 line · Accessible ♿

+ 20 more stations supported in CityNav

Top Tourist Landmarks in Singapore

Gardens by the Bay
Marina Bay Sands
Sentosa Island
Chinatown
Use CityNav's AR walking navigation to get step-by-step directions to any of these landmarks from your current location.

Transit Authorities in Singapore

SMRT Corporation (SMRT) Official site →
SBS Transit (SBS) Official site →

Train, Bus & Metro Times in Singapore

Singapore has 6 transit lines covering trains, buses and metro routes across the city. CityNav shows real-time departure times at every station when connected, while downloaded timetables keep core planning available offline.

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Metro & Subway

6 lines — tap any station in CityNav for real-time arrivals

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Buses

Bus routes across Singapore — plan your journey before you board

Check live times in Singapore →

Where to Visit in Singapore

From iconic landmarks to hidden local gems, Singapore has something for every type of traveller. CityNav gives you AR walking directions and step-by-step transit routes to any attraction — no map-reading required.

Gardens by the Bay

AR walking directions via CityNav

Marina Bay Sands

AR walking directions via CityNav

Sentosa Island

AR walking directions via CityNav

Chinatown

AR walking directions via CityNav

💡 Open CityNav's AR camera mode to see walking arrows to any landmark from your exact position — works even without a data signal.

Choosing a navigation app for sightseeing? Read our transparent CityNav vs Google Maps comparison, including the features each app does better.

Read the best places to visit in Singapore →

Navigate Singapore with CityNav

Get real-time turn-by-turn directions, AR walking navigation, offline transit maps and SOS emergency alerts — all designed for tourists exploring Singapore.

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Read the Singapore MRT guide

Continue with CityNav's detailed Singapore MRT guide, including tickets, stations, airport connections and practical advice for first-time visitors.

Open the Singapore MRT guide →

Arriving in Singapore? Airport Guides

Landing soon? These guides compare every way to get from the airport into Singapore — trains, buses and taxis with prices, times and luggage tips.

✈️ Changi Airport (SIN)All transport options to central Singapore — compared
Changi to Singapore

🛟 Singapore Safety Centre

Emergency numbers, hospital info, common tourist scams and key local phrases for Singapore — core safety guidance is available offline in the CityNav app; current updates require a connection.

Open Singapore Safety Centre →

✈️ Download before you fly

Download CityNav before you fly to keep Singapore's core transit maps, scheduled timetables and safety guidance available offline. Live departures, disruption updates, AI responses, nearby places, bookings, location sharing and SOS transmission require an internet connection.

Download on the App Store → Get a 7-day Trip Pass — £3.99

Frequently Asked Questions — Getting Around Singapore

How frequently do Singapore MRT trains run?

Singapore MRT trains run every 2–4 minutes during peak hours — among the most frequent metro systems in Asia. Off-peak intervals are 5–8 minutes. Service runs from approximately 5:30am until midnight, with night bus services after closing.

Is there a direct MRT from Changi Airport to the city centre?

Yes — Changi Airport is on the East West Line (green) at CG2 station, connecting to the city in about 30 minutes via Tanah Merah. Terminals 1 and 4 have free shuttle buses to the MRT stations at Terminals 2 and 3.

Is Singapore public transport air-conditioned?

Yes — all MRT trains and stations are fully air-conditioned. Most buses are also air-conditioned. This makes transit very comfortable year-round in Singapore's tropical climate where temperatures typically stay between 25°C and 35°C.

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