Singapore Public Transportation Guide - Helpful Information for new Visitors

EZ-LINK Card (Smart Reloadable) for paying fares on Public Transport in Singapore:

Singapore public transportation has a network of MRT, LRT, and bus routes/lines operated mainly by SMRT and SBS.

All Singapore Public Transport accept fare payment by EZ Link smart reloadable store value card.

For your convenience buy a Prepaid EZ Link Card for trains/ subway/ bus lines in Singapore. 

EZ Link Card in Singapore saves the time of purchasing new tickets every time you go on the trains, subway, or bus. 

EZ Link card has a discount on fares on public transportation in Singapore. 

EZ link card can be reloaded as needed at any MRT station or 7-11 convenience station in Singapore. 

EZ Link Card can be used to pay for a ticket on public transportation and some attractions in Singapore.

Refunds on the remaining balance on your EZ link card will be refunded (less a handling fee) at any station counter.

More detailed information about the EZ link card is available at EZ link Website

Singapore MRT and LRT Info (in short) for visitors:

The Singapore MRT and LRT trains are the most efficient, fast, and economical way to travel around in Singapore.

Singapore MRT is complemented by LRT trains and a public bus system.

Singapore MRT, LRT, and bus system routes and trains are managed by SMRT Corporation and SBS Transit companies.

Singapore MRT/LRT routes map is available at every stop/station and inside train above doors.

Check the MRT map with interchange stations to get to your location in Singapore.

Singapore MRT has a total of 6 lines connecting 122 stations currently run by SMRT and SBS:

1). North-South Line [Red Color] - SMRT

2). East-West Line [Green Golor] - SMRT

3). Circle Line [Orange Color] - SMRT

4). Thomson East Coast Line [Brown Color] - SMRT

5). North-East Line [Purple] - SBS

6). Downtown Line [Blue] - SBS

Use your Mobile phone GPS to locate the nearest MRT station near you or the attraction you want to visit.

Singapore LRT has 3 lines connecting 41 stations also operated by SMRT and SBS:

1). Bukit Panjang LRT line (BPLRT) - SMRT Light Rail

2). Sengkang LRT line - SBS Transit Light Rail

3). Punggol LRT line - SBS Transit Light Rail

Singapore Tourists rarely use these Light rails in Singapore as these act as a feeder for MRT lines in Singapore.

Singapore Public buses are affordable, convenient, and clean. 

Singapore Public buses are run by SBS Transit, SMRT Corporation, Tower Transit Singapore, and Go-Ahead Singapore.

Detailed information on bus number, Routes, and fares is available at
1). TransitLink e-Guide Singapore
2). My Transport Singapore
3). BusRouter SG

Tips for riding Public Transport in Singapore:

- Buy an EZ link card to pay the fare in Singapore Public Transport (SMRT, LRT & Buses). 

- EZ link card is widely accepted and convenient. EZ link cards can be purchased from counters at train/subway stations.

- If you have a working smartphone, download the Singapore MRT Metro subway app on your phone.

- Many places in Singapore offer free Wi-Fi for you to connect your smartphone.  

- If a working smartphone is not an option, make sure to pick up a Singapore MRT subway map at a subway/train station.

- Singapore also offers Tourist Pass which offers unlimited travel on bus, MRT, and LRT for the duration of its validity (eg. 1 day).

- Buy a Singapore Tourist pass only if you are traveling a lot on its valid days on Singapore public transport to make it worth.

- Singapore also offers many hop-on hop-off tour Bus options in case you don't want the hassle of figuring out Public Transport.

- Singapore Hop-on Hop-off Tour Bus has routes and stops covering all major attractions in Singapore.

- Singapore Hop-on Hop-off Tour Bus provides a good and easy way to explore Singapore and its attractions.