Singapore Transportation: MRT

The MRT, Singapore’s rail transit system, is a quick and comfortable way of getting around busy corridors of the island. It comprises three main lines – the North-South, East-West, and North-East Lines. Trains operate from about 6.00am to 12 midnight daily.

Fares
MRT fares range from SGD 0.90 to SGD 2.10 for single-trip Standard Tickets, and from SGD 0.66 to SGD 2.00 for adult ez-link cards.

ez-link card type - Basic card cost/Travel deposit - Travel Value
The Singapore Tourist Pass - SGD 10.00 (fully refundable when Pass is returned within 5 days) Unlimited MRT & Bus trips for:
1 day: SGD 8.00
2 days: SGD 16.00
3 days: SGD 24.00

Standard Ticket (for single trips on the MRT only) - SGD 1.00 (refundable+) Depends on purchased fare, from SGD 1.00 to SGD 2.10

Adult ez-link card - SGD 8.00 (SGD 3.00 refundable*) - SGD 7.00 (can be topped up*)


+Return the Standard Ticket t any General Ticketing Machine (GTM) at MRT stations and get a refund of the SGD 1.00 deposit.
*The ez-link card can be topped up at TransiLink Offices at MRT stations and selected bus interchanges, as well as Add Value Machines and General Ticketing Machines at MRT Stations. You can get a refund on any remaining travel value and deposit on the ez-link card at any TransiLink Ticket Office.

Resources on MRT and Bus Services

• The “Travel With Ease: Public Transport Guide For Tourist” brochure, available free-of-charge at selected Singapore Visitors Centre and TransiLink Ticket Offices at selected MRT Stations.

• Information panels at MRT stations and bus stops

• The Public Transport Journey Planner at www.transitlink.co.sg

• Key Bus Services Maps at bus stops in the Orchard Road Vicinity.