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.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
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
Transfer comparison from SIN airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Singapore Airport to the City Center
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Public Train | 60 Min. | $1.50 | Details |
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Public Bus | 90 Min. | $1.50 | Details |
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Taxi | 25 Min. | $25 | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
25 Min. | $35 | Details |
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Shared Shuttle | 30‑60 Min. | $10 | Details |
Notices:
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Infos here, tickets on-site ↗
Travel time:
60 minutesCost:
SGD 2.00 pp (around US$ 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
Infos here, tickets at the driver ↗
Travel time:
90 minutesCost:
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)
Official local taxis
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
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
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
25 minutesCost:
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
Info here, tickets on site ↗
Travel time:
30-60 minutesCost:
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 HallRoute from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to central Singapore
Singapore Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Singapore:
Things to know about Singapore:
1. Singapore is one of only three surviving city-states in the world (besides Monaco and the Vatican City)
2. Chewing gum is banned in Singapore. Only those with medical prescription can chew gum
3. The only tropical garden with a UNESCO World Heritage Site tag is the 156-year-old Singapore Botanical Garden