Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), commonly known as Changi Airport, is the international airport of Singapore and is located about 25 km northeast of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Singapore by Public Train (MRT), Public Bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer) or Shared Shuttle

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and official links to book or buy tickets.

Transfer comparison from SIN airport to downtown

Overview of all transfer options from Singapore Airport to the City Center

	Transport	Travel time	Cost	More
	Public Train	60 Min.	$1.50	Details
	Public Bus	90 Min.	$1.50	Details
	Taxi	25 Min.	$25	Details
	Private Transfer	25 Min.	$35	Details
	Minibus	30‑60 Min.	$10	Details

Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.

Public Train (MRT)

Infos here, tickets on-site ↗

Travel time:

60 minutes

Cost:

SGD 2.00 pp (around US$ 1.50)

Description:

Public train ‘MRT’ from Singapore Airport (“Changi Airport” station in Terminal 2 and 3) to “Expo” station. Change here to the blue “Downtown Line” or green “East-West Line” to get to the center of Singapore

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Public Bus

Infos here, tickets at the driver ↗

Travel time:

90 minutes

Cost:

SGD 2.00 pp (around US$ 1.50)

Description:

Public Bus line ’36’ from Singapore Airport (Stops at Terminals 1, 2 and 3) to Downtown Singapore, via “Marine Parade Road” (City East), “Somerset Road” & “Orchard Road” (City North)

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

25 minutes

Cost:

SGD 35 (around US$ 25)

Description:

Taxi from Singapore Changi Airport (Taxi ranks at Terminals 1 and 3) to central Singapore or directly to your accommodation in the city center

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Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗

Travel time:

25 minutes

Cost:

SGD 50 (around US$ 35)

Description:

Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Singapore Changi Airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to central Singapore or directly to your accommodation

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Minibus

Info here, tickets on site ↗

Travel time:

30-60 minutes

Cost:

SGD 14 pp (around US$ 10)

Description:

The Ground Transport Concierges (GTC) of Changi Airport offers a “City Shuttle” from Changi Airport to most hotels in Downtown Singapore; departing every 15 mins. at “GTC Counter” in the Arrival Hall

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