2026 Singapore Changi Airport Transfer Guide: MRT, Bus, Private Transfer, Taxi & Car Rental
Traveling to Singapore soon but don’t know what to ride from Changi Airport to the city? Here’s our guide to help you choose the right Singapore Changi Airport transfer for you!
On our previous trips to Singapore, we took different modes of transport from Changi to reach our Singapore accommodation. We tried taking taxis as well as shared Changi Airport transfers.
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If you’re flying to Singapore soon and would like to know your Changi Airport transfer options, read on.
What’s the best transfer from Changi Airport to the city?
Depending on your budget, needs, and preferences, here are your Singapore Changi Airport transfer options:
1. Changi Airport MRT
The Changi Airport MRT is the cheapest mode of transport from Changi Airport to any part of Singapore. It may not be the fastest since you need to transfer lines to reach your destination. But if you want to save more, it’s the best option.
- Travel time: 35-40 mins (depending on destination)
- Operating hours: 5.31am to 11.18pm (Mon-Sat); 5.59am to 12.06am (Sun & Holidays)
- Schedule: Departs every 7-9 mins (peak hours); 12-13 mins (off-peak hours) (See latest Changi Airport train schedule)
- Estimated fare: S$2.24 (Changi to City Hall Station) (Use the LTA fare calculator to get the most accurate fares)
- Where to buy: Single-journey tickets are no longer sold. Instead, you need to use an EZ-Link Card, Singapore Tourist Pass, or debit/credit card to tap in and out of the MRT gates. You can buy them from the following:
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2. Public bus
Public buses are also available at Changi Airport. However, they only operate until midnight, so if you’re arriving beyond that, this may not be your best option.
- Travel time: 60 – 90 mins (depending on traffic conditions and bus route)
- Operating hours: 5.30am to 12am
- Schedule: Departs every 5 to 20 mins (depending on bus route)
- Estimated fare: $$2 – S$4 (depending on destination)
- Where to ride:
- Terminal 1, 2, 3: Bus stops at basement bus bays (Bus 24, 27, 34, 36, 53, 110, 858)
- Terminal 4: Bus stop beside Car Park 4B (Bus 24, 34, 36 and 110); Bus stop near SATS Inflight Catering Centre 1 (Bus 27, 53, 858)
3. Shared bus transfer
We tried riding a shared bus transfer from Changi Airport to our hotel in Singapore. This is ideal for solo travelers or couples, especially when arriving late at night.
- Travel time: 25-30 mins (depending on traffic conditions)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Schedule: Departs every 15 mins (peak hrs); 30 mins (off-peak hrs)
- Estimated fare: S$70 – $75 (depending on car type)
- Where to book: Changi Airport’s 24-hour Ground Transport Concierge (GTC); Klook
4. Private transfer
If you are traveling in groups, you may opt for a Changi Airport private transfer, where you can choose from different vehicle types, such as 4-seater sedans or 9-seater vans.
- Travel time: 50-60 mins (depending on traffic conditions and route)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Schedule: Depends on booking arrangement
- Estimated fare: NT$42 (4-seater sedan) to NT$68 (9-seater vans)
- Where to book: Klook; KKday; GetYourGuide
5. Taxi
Taxis are available 24/7, so you can immediately hail one as soon as you arrive at Changi Airport, making it the most convenient airport transport. However, there are specific taxi surcharges, including an airport surcharge as well as midnight and peak-hour surcharges.
- Travel time: 30 mins (depending on traffic conditions and route)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Schedule: Anytime
- Estimated fare: $$25 – S$45 (depending on destination) + airport surcharge (S$8 every Mon-Sun 5pm-11.59pm; S$6 other times); midnight surcharge (50% of final fare); peak-hour surcharge (25% of final fare)
- Where to ride: Taxi stands at arrival areas of Changi Airport
6. Car rental
If you want more flexibility and have an international driving license, why rent a car in Singapore? Do note that cars in Singapore use right-hand drive, so be sure to consider this when choosing to drive here.
- Travel time: 30 mins (depending on traffic conditions and route)
- Operating hours: 24/7
- Schedule: Depends on booking arrangement
- Price: $105 – S$700 per day (depending on car type)
- Where to rent: Klook; KKday; Trip.com; DiscoverCars
So, which of these Changi Airport transfer options will you ride to arrive at your destination in Singapore? Have a safe trip!
*Visit Changi Airport’s official website for more information on your transport options.
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