Singapore Changi Airport — MRT East-West Line
Singapore Changi (SIN) to Singapore — Updated 2026
Singapore Changi is one of the most connected airports in the world, and its MRT link is characteristic Singapore — cheap, punctual, and extremely simple. The MRT East-West Line runs from Changi Airport station (below Terminals 2 and 3) to City Hall in central Singapore in about 30 minutes, with a single transfer at Tanah Merah. The fare is SGD 2-2.50 depending on distance, paid via EZ-Link contactless card (SGD 12 with SGD 7 stored value) or SimplyGo (tap any Visa/Mastercard contactless card directly). Trains run every 5-8 minutes from 05:30 to 23:20 daily. Terminals 1 and 4 don't have direct MRT stations — free Skytrain (light rail inside Changi) takes 3-6 minutes to T2/T3 first. From City Hall, you can walk to Marina Bay Sands, Raffles Place, and Chinatown, or transfer to other MRT lines for the rest of the city.
MRT East-West Line stops
| Station / Stop | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Changi Airport MRT (T2/T3) | 0 min | Below Terminals 2 and 3. Skytrain from T1/T4. |
| Expo | ~5 min | Singapore Expo convention centre |
| Tanah Merah | ~8 min | TRANSFER: East-West Line towards Tuas Link |
| Bedok | ~12 min | East Singapore residential |
| Paya Lebar | ~20 min | Circle Line interchange, malls |
| Bugis | ~25 min | Arab Street + Kampong Glam district |
| City Hall | ~30-35 min | Marina Bay, Raffles, Padang area |
| Raffles Place / Marina Bay | +2-4 min | Financial district, Marina Bay Sands walk |
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MRT East-West Line vs alternatives
| Option | Cost | Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| MRT East-West Line | SGD 2-2.50 | 30-45 min to City Hall | Cheapest, extremely reliable. |
| Airport taxi (yellow/blue) | SGD 25-45 + $3-8 airport surcharge | 20-40 min | Metered. Best after 23:20 when MRT stops. |
| Grab | SGD 20-40 | 20-40 min | App-based. Airport surcharge SGD 3-8. |
| Public Bus 36 to Orchard | SGD 2-2.50 | 60-90 min | Direct if headed to Orchard/Marina Bay. |
| Airport Shuttle (Ground Transport Desk) | SGD 10 flat | 30-60 min | Shared van to major hotels. |
FAQ
Does Changi MRT work from Terminal 1 and 4?+
Terminal 1: free Skytrain to T2 (3 min), then MRT. Terminal 4: free Skytrain shuttle bus to T2 (6-10 min), then MRT. Total transfer time: add ~10 min to your MRT journey estimate. Skytrain runs 05:00-02:30 for arrivals + all through the night for connecting passengers.
EZ-Link or SimplyGo — which to use?+
SimplyGo (contactless bank card tap) is easier for short visits — no card purchase. Just tap your Visa/Mastercard contactless card at the gate. EZ-Link (SGD 12 card, SGD 7 preloaded) is only worth it for longer stays or if you want a physical Singapore transit card. Both charge the same fare.
MRT hours at Changi Airport?+
05:30 to 23:20 daily. Last train from Changi Airport MRT to Tanah Merah: 23:18. After that: taxi, Grab, night bus 36N (only Fri/Sat/PH), or Airport Shuttle van. Grab and taxi 24/7 with SGD 3-8 airport surcharge.
MRT to Marina Bay Sands?+
East-West Line to City Hall (~30 min from Changi), then walk 10 min to MBS via CityLink Mall (climate-controlled underground) or transfer to Downtown Line at Bayfront (5 min). Total: 40-45 min, SGD 2-2.50.
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