Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT)
Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT)
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Neighbourhood: Marina Bay
More of a mini city than a neighbourhood in the traditional sense, the iconic Marina Bay aims to dazzle and entertain visitors of all kinds. This is the Singapore found in glossy brochures, featuring a world-class hotel, casino, shops, restaurants, bars, and other attractions all geared towards pure entertainment. The SkyPark at Marina Bay Sands provides a stunning view of the city, a must-see photo opportunity for visitors and locals alike. The ArtScience Museum always has a top-quality exhibition, and Gardens by the Bay is a fascinating manifestation of the government’s vision of Singapore as a “city in a garden”. Enticing Marina Bay is well worth a visit.
How to get there
- Downtown • 9 min walk
- Marina Bay • 10 min walk
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4.5
24,334 reviews
Excellent
19,403
Very good
3,993
Average
644
Poor
134
Terrible
159
Graham C
Brisbane Region, Australia91 contributions
Mar 2023
What a great system the SMRT is. Efficient, clean, regular quick services, stations well laid out and signed, and well priced for visitors. Our only disappointment was the difficulty in obtaining our Explorer passes (or for that matter any form of ticket from a ticket office). It took over half an hour in the queue at Chinatown MRT ticket office to buy our passes and again when we tried to get our refunds. Most times we used Chinatown MRT, there were long queues at the ticket window. We found this in complete contrast to the otherwise superb efficiency of the SMRT.
Written 24 March 2023
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helenandpaul13
Worcester, UK1,593 contributions
Mar 2023
When I came to the city on my jaunt to the Far East, I experienced this place and it was a revelation. The stations are so clean and well maintained. The trains run smoothly and efficiently. Everything is well laid out and signposted with escalators and lifts for those with walking difficulties. There are signposts all around warning travellers to respect others because offenders will be prosecuted and jailed and caned. On the trains all the announcements are bilingual. Best tube network I have ever been on. It's very cheap too. Travellers buy a card and add credits to it. The card will last up to five years so if you're a returning traveller you can still retain your credits. Londoners could learn a lot from this.
Written 19 March 2023
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Michael H
Canberra, Australia53 contributions
Mar 2023
On previous visits to Singapore, I was wary of trying the MRTbeing a bit worried about the seeming confusion of people moving around, but this time decided to give it a try. My wife and I were not disappointed. Once familiar with the system we were able to get to most parts of the city with ease. The different lines are clearly marked and to assist visitors there is always staff on platforms to help out when necessary. Trains seem to come every few minutes so waiting time is minimal. The only comparable MRT I have experienced is in Taipei which is similarly efficient. In both places, passengers line up to get on and there is no jostling as everyone takes their turn.
Written 18 March 2023
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bob2bkk
Bangkok, Thailand5,902 contributions
Feb 2023
Singapore MRT system is easy, clean, and favorable to disabled and seniors. There are multiple day passes, but we found a top-up card more affordable as we could top up if we needed, but for 5 days that we were there, did not have to. The fares are very reasonable. Most MRT stations seem to be attached to a large food court, mall or office complex, so there are many things to do and see even if you do nor want to exit into hot or rainy weather.
Written 15 March 2023
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jeffayn
Shah Alam, Malaysia685 contributions
Feb 2023
I am here not to rate how their MRT work, but to make a complaint / comment regard their country policy that not allow "anyone" to buy single journey ticket and force to buy a day pass or an electronic card to refill.
I was actually hopping can share the MRT experience with my family and young kids, but after queeing up for more than 30 minute and the airport counter and told that we cant get on the MRT without one of the ecard/daily pass .. I give up and just use grab...
and suprisingly, I found that the fare of my family buying the pass, does cover the charges of using private cab ( Grab app) to the Merlion and Garden of the bay with the ease of door to door.
Kudos to GRAB!
I was actually hopping can share the MRT experience with my family and young kids, but after queeing up for more than 30 minute and the airport counter and told that we cant get on the MRT without one of the ecard/daily pass .. I give up and just use grab...
and suprisingly, I found that the fare of my family buying the pass, does cover the charges of using private cab ( Grab app) to the Merlion and Garden of the bay with the ease of door to door.
Kudos to GRAB!
Written 15 March 2023
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Nefertari
Vero Beach, FL200 contributions
Feb 2023
Easy, efficient and convenient. Swipe your credit card and you're in and out in a flash. Maps and stations are easy to figure out and make getting around the city extremely easy.
Written 15 March 2023
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Azam Soukar
Dubai, United Arab Emirates451 contributions
Mar 2023 • Solo
This is the best way of transport in Singapore. It can get you anywhere within the city. The ticket for one or two stations is almost 10/20 cents which is a very small amount.
It is super clean and comfortable
It is super clean and comfortable
Written 15 March 2023
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KatZap1969
Ipswich, Australia6 contributions
Feb 2023
Best was to get around
easy
no need for timetable
buy a tourist pass as paying with CC will be more expensive on conversion
easy
no need for timetable
buy a tourist pass as paying with CC will be more expensive on conversion
Written 14 March 2023
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Mark B
Fair Oaks, CA274 contributions
Mar 2023
We spent four days in Singapore and the MRT was such an easy way to get around. It is extremely clean and felt very safe. You can use Google Maps and it will select routes for you or you can download the MRT map and it's so easy to find the closest station and find the connecting stations you need to get where you want to go. On a previous trip we purchased a tourist pass which worked well but you had to spend time finding the place to purchase the pass and there was a deposit for the pass. This time we just used our cell phone wallet with a credit card and tapped each time we entered and exited. We used apple wallet with a connected credit card. I also, toward the end, just used by apple watch apple wallet and tapped it to enter and exit.
Written 13 March 2023
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Simon C
4 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Every station is spotlessly clean, every station has toilets and somewhere to get a drink, get a tourist travel card and a map and there’s not many places you can’t get to on the island by MRT and a walk, trains are clean, users are polite and most stations have staff to guide you along if you get stuck
Written 12 March 2023
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MrsFrame
Sunderland, UK343 contributions
Other than the ticket machines in the MRT stations where else can you top up EZ cards/tickets as my only issue what that they only accept small notes or coins and we struggled to top up two cards due to lack of small note when we first arrived? Thanks
Dorothy G
Darwen, UK211 contributions
We visited Singapore in January and used the MRT system. We had the same difficulty. At the larger MRT stations Doby Ghat & Orchard to mention a few there is also a kiosk which is manned. we purchased our tickets there. they were really helpful
LeicesterFoxesFC
Stapleford, UK113 contributions
I have heard you can travel using Visa card as you can in London is this correct
TampaBayTiger
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK224 contributions
Yes you can use contactless cards on the SMRT
I used mine for all my journeys last month
We'll be going on a cruise in Singapore, in a month, please guide me if we uses MRT from the cruise terminal to Changi airport, where do I go and take it, and does it go straight to the airport without transfer or if there is where do we get off and how far to walk
Sanjay S
4 contributions
Your booking will have port of boarding nentioned in it. It will either be at Tanah Merah Ferry terminal or harbour front. Harbour front boarding port is near harbour front mrt. If it is tanah merah then you need to take taxi.
Ευρούλλα Α
2 contributions
Κάρτα απεριορίστων διαδρομών για 6 μέρες από που θα βγάλω στη Σιγκαπούρη.
Hallo,
Wie komme ich am einfachsten vom Kreutzfahrthafen Singapur zum Flughafen?
nakata69
Marseille, France269 contributions
bonjour le metro est le moyen de transport le moins cher
Bommell
Capelle aan den IJssel, The Netherlands73 contributions
a question is the tourist pass valid for 1 day or starting 24 hours ?
Eric P
Amstelveen, The Netherlands129 contributions
The PASS: Our Most Tourist-Friendly Way to Get Around Singapore
Buy a 1, 2 or 3-Day Pass and enjoy unlimited rides* within your desired travel duration on Singapore’s public transport network. With the Pass, a wallet-friendly electronic smart card, you can ride in comfort on the island’s extensive train system and public bus network to take in all the attractions Singapore has to offer.
* Things to note:
A 1-day coverage of the Pass begins from your 1st usage till 11:59pm of the day.
Usage of 2-day or 3-day card must be on consecutive days.
Unlimited travel is only applicable for public bus and train services. The pass excludes rides on premium services such as Sentosa Express, RWS8, Fast Forward, Night Rider and Nite Owl buses.
Prices apply to adult and child above 0.9m in height.
The Singapore Tourist Pass comes in 3 options; 1-day, 2-day or 3-day UNLIMITED travel passes for basic buses and train with a refundable $10 rental deposit.
The SG Tourist Pass comes in a 3-day UNLIMITED travel pass for basic buses and train. No rental deposit required.
The Singapore Tourist Pass Plus comes in a 3-day UNLIMITED travel pass for basic buses and train and exclusive packages/bundles. No rental deposit required.
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Raquel M
Rosedale, MD39 contributions
How accessible is the SMRT for someone in a wheelchair?
traveller1234562015
Greater Manchester, UK75 contributions
Fantastic... easy to navigate and very helpful staff.
Akshaybhatt2051
2 contributions
How to travel santosa island and what are the charges?
Average food charges in singapore per meal for vegetarian?
Ethan Liew
Singapore, Singapore52 contributions
You can travel to Sentosa using the following:
RWS8- $1 flat fare
Sentosa Exp-$4 entrance fee
Bus 123/188R/963R/NR6-$0.30-$4
Taxi surcharge—$ 4
Private area ( Go Jek/Grab/RYDE/ Tada/FastGo/Urge) from the Outram Area - $6-10.
Lucyana Maria M
Jakarta, Indonesia
i will stay in singapore for 4 days. i want to ask, where can i buy the EZ card at the airport? and is it available for all transportation in singapore or only for MRT?
Phoebe
Sydney, Australia5 contributions
You can buy the EZ link from any convenience store. It’s very easy to use.
If you’re staying for a few days, purchase the tourist SIM pack. You’ll get a SIM with 100GB data and an ez link card :)
Where wkill I go if I want to ride MRT train from Singapore Intetnational Airport to Jurong West Central 1 ?
CH Low
Singapore, Singapore492 contributions
You can ride the MRT for the experience of you don't have lot luggage. Just ask anyone where the Mrt exit is.
SINGAPORE MASS RAPID TRANSIT (SMRT) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT)
- Hotels near Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT):
- (0.22 km) Marina Bay Sands
- (0.64 km) The Fullerton Bay Hotel Singapore
- (0.86 km) The Fullerton Hotel Singapore
- (0.99 km) Mandarin Oriental, Singapore
- (0.78 km) Ascott Raffles Place Singapore
- Restaurants near Singapore Mass Rapid Transit (SMRT):
- (0.04 km) Fatt Choi Express
- (0.04 km) Hangoga Grill
- (0.04 km) Tong Dim Noodle Bar
- (0.05 km) Beijing No.1
- (0.17 km) LAVO Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar