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Planning your journey

Equip yourself with basic knowledge about the rail network, enhancing your journey when you begin your trip.

Understanding the train network map and using journey planners will make travelling on Singapore's rail network a breeze. Knowing which travel card to purchase beforehand frees up more time for you to enjoy your stay in Singapore!

Train Network Map

Retrieve the train network map here:

Train Network Map

Make a mental note on the different train lines that cover across Singapore.

MRT Lines

East-West Line North-South Line North East Line Circle Line Downtown Line Thomson-East Coast Line

LRT Lines

Bukit Panjang LRT Sengkang LRT Punggol LRT

Other Lines

Changi Airport Skytrain Sentosa Express

Find out even more about the different lines here

Know what the symbols on the map mean

Station Code

NS22

Stations on the MRT and LRT systems have a station code next to them; use them to identify the line that they are on.

Destination Number

6

Terminal stations on the MRT lines have a destination number assigned to them.

Other symbols can be found in the legend section of the map.

Use Journey Planners online to plan your journey

Journey planners

Google Maps Journey Planner on iOS

Journey Planners may also state the number of stops to your destination and transfer information.

Note: SGTrains does not endorse or make any guarantees for the accuracy or reliability of the applications.

List of Journey Planners Web browser Mobile application
Google Maps Web iOS Android
MyTransport.SG iOS Android
SimplyGo iOS Android
SMRT Journey Planner & SMRTConnect Web iOS Android
SBS Transit iOS Android
Citymapper Web iOS Android
Moovit Web iOS Android
gothere.sg Web iOS

Take note of your starting and ending station

Find out which lines you will need to travel on and the relevant transfer stops.

Do also take note of the direction you will need to travel towards to, as it will come in handy during your journey.

CC27 Labrador Park > (Circle Line) > CC29 NE1 HarbourFront > (North East Line) > NE4 DT19 Chinatown > (Downtown Line) > DT17 Downtown

Transit Payments

Train (MRT and LRT) and bus fares in Singapore are charged according to the total distance travelled in a journey. Different types of payment methods can be used on the network.

Travel Cards

SimplyGo is an electronic payment system that allows commuters to use their own contactless credit or debit cards, as well as mobile payment apps, for fare payment on trains and buses. Stored value travel cards are also available for purchase and will require top-ups into the card's stored value. Commuters will be charged distance-based fares regardless of payment type.

SimplyGo
Contactless Bank Cards/Mobile Payment

Contactless Cards

Recommended for:
Commuters who already own a Mastercard® or Visa contactless credit/debit card, a NETS Tap contactless bank card, or a mobile wallet

Fares:
Distance-based Fares

Where to get:
Apply from banks

*Maestro/Cirrus branded debit cards and NETSPay are not accepted. Some Visa contactless cards need to be updated to be compatible with SimplyGo.
**An administrative fee of S$0.60 will be applicable per day of use of foreign-issued contactless bank cards for fare payment.
***Mobile wallets supported: Apple Pay, Fitbit Pay, Garmin Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay.

More information

Stored Value Travel Cards (Non-Concession)
SimplyGo EZ-Link/NETS Prepaid Cards

Stored Value Travel Cards

Recommended for:
Commuters who do not have a contactless bank card or a mobile wallet

Fares:
Distance-based Fares

Minimum card value:
S$3

Where to get:
SimplyGo Ticket Offices, Passenger Service Centres (except Thomson-East Coast Line stations) or convenience stores (7-Eleven, Buzz and Cheers outlets)

Cost:
S$10 (inclusive of S$5 travel value)

SimplyGo EZ-Link Cards NETS Prepaid Cards

Tourist Passes

Tourist passes in Singapore provide a convenient and cost-effective way for visitors to explore the city's public transportation system. With the pass, tourists can hop on and off basic bus and train services without worrying about individual fares.

Singapore Tourist Pass

Singapore Tourist Pass. Photo by Singapore Tourist Pass. Source: Singapore Tourist Pass

Recommended for:
Tourists who plan to travel via public transport at least seven* times per day
*derived from an average S$1.60 per trip

Fares:
Up to 3 days of unlimited rides on basic public bus and train services
Distance-based fares apply to rides on premium services (RWS8, Chinatown Direct, Premium and Express buses), or when the unlimited pass is inactive. Normal fares apply for the Sentosa Express.

Minimum card value:
No minimum while unlimited travel pass is active
S$3 is required when the pass is inactive or when travelling on premium services.

Where to get:
Selected SimplyGo Ticketing Service Centres and Ticket Offices

Cost:
S$12 (1-day), S$19 (2-days), S$24 (3-days) + S$10 refundable rental deposit

More information

SG Tourist Pass

SG Tourist Pass. Photo by Singapore Tourist Pass. Source: Singapore Toruist Pass

Recommended for:
Tourists who plan to travel via public transport at least 18* times in three days
*derived from an average S$1.60 per trip

Fares:
3 days of unlimited rides on basic public bus and train services
Distance-based fares apply to rides on premium services (RWS8, Chinatown Direct, Premium and Express buses), or when the unlimited pass is inactive. Normal fares apply for the Sentosa Express.

Minimum card value:
No minimum while unlimited travel pass is active
S$3 is required when the pass is inactive or when travelling on premium services.

Where to get:
Selected Cheers outlets in Changi Airport

Cost:
S$29

More information

Concessionary Travel

Concession cards provide discounted fares for specific groups of individuals, such as students, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities. Monthly passes can also be purchased for a month of unlimited rides on either basic bus services, train services, or a hybrid of both.

Adult Monthly Travel Card

Adult Monthly Travel Card

Recommended for:
Locals who have a monthly expenditure of more than S$128 per month

Fares:
Purchase of a month of unlimited rides on basic public bus and train services
Distance-based fares apply to rides on premium services (RWS8, Chinatown Direct, Premium and Express buses), or when the unlimited pass is inactive. Normal fares apply for the Sentosa Express.

Minimum card value:
No minimum while unlimited travel pass is active
S$3 is required when the pass is inactive or when travelling on premium services.

Where to get:
Online, SimplyGo App or SimplyGo Ticket Office

Cost:
S$8.10 (for card)
S$128 (for one month unlimited travel pass)

More information

Concession Cards

Concession Cards

Recommended for:
Locals eligible for concessionary travel

Fares:
Purchase of a month of unlimited rides on basic public bus and/or train services
Concessionary fares (distance-based) apply to rides on premium services (RWS8, Chinatown Direct, Premium and Express buses), or when the unlimited pass is inactive. Normal fares apply for the Sentosa Express.

Minimum card value:
No minimum while unlimited travel pass is active
S$3 is required when the pass is inactive or when travelling on premium services.

Where to get:
Apply from SimplyGo

Cost:
Varies

More information

Distance-based Fares

Transport fares are calculated based on the distance traveled, ensuring that commuters are charged according to the length of their journeys. Fares are automatically calculated and charged based on the total distance traveled.

Adult fares start from S$1.09, with a maximum of S$2.37 per journey on the MRT/LRT network and on basic bus services.

A transfer is considered when making a change from the MRT/LRT to a bus service, the MRT/LRT to another MRT/LRT station, a bus service to another bus service, or a bus service to the MRT/LRT. Your journey must be completed using the same mode of payment.

Fare chart More information

The following rules apply when calculating distance-based fares:

  • The maximum duration between the first and last boarding (not alighting) of a bus or train within a journey is two hours
  • A maximum of five transfers can be made within a journey
  • 45 minutes for transfers between train station and bus service, or between different bus services
  • The current bus service must not be the same number as the preceding bus service
  • 15 minutes for transfers between different train stations
  • No exit and re-entry at the same train station
    *If you are transferring lines at the Bukit Panjang, Newton or Tampines MRT interchange stations, you will need to tap out from the particular line that you first took and tap in again at the connecting line to continue your journey.

A new journey will be started when any of the conditions are not met.

Train Service Hours

If your journey starts before 6am or ends after 11pm, do take note of the first or last train timings.

Train services typically begin from 5.30am on weekdays and Saturdays, and from 6am on Sundays and Public Holidays.

All train services end by 1am daily, except on days with shorter operating hours or train service extensions.

Click on the links below for the first and last train timings:

First and last train timings for MRT and LRT Lines Changi Airport Skytrain Sentosa Express

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Travelling on the network

Tips on navigating around stations and the things to take note while travelling, ensuring a smooth journey to your destination.

During a train disruption

Know what to do in the event of a train service disruption during your journey.

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