Smarter commuting across Singapore
- Maps & Network
Singapore MRT map: how to read it and plan a trip
The Singapore MRT map is colour-coded by line, with a letter-number code on every station; read the colours and codes together and any route across the network becomes easy to plan.
- Maps & Network
Singapore MRT and LRT lines explained
Singapore has six MRT lines — red, green, purple, orange, blue, and brown — plus three LRT loops in Bukit Panjang, Sengkang, and Punggol that feed commuters into the MRT network.
- Getting Started
How to use the Singapore MRT: a first-timer's guide
Riding the Singapore MRT follows one loop: tap in with a contactless card, board in the right direction, transfer at interchanges if needed, then tap out — fares are distance-based from about $1.28.
- Timings
MRT first and last train times in Singapore
First trains run from around 5.15am and last trains until close to midnight, but the exact time depends on your station and direction.
- Fares
MRT and bus fares in Singapore: how much a ride costs
Adult card MRT and bus fares are distance-based, running from about $1.28 for a short trip to $2.57 for the longest, with a lower fare if you tap in before 7.45am.
- Airport Routes
How to get to Changi Airport by MRT
Take the East-West Line (green) eastbound and change at Tanah Merah for the Changi Airport branch — one transfer, with the station sitting directly under the terminals.
- Late-Night Travel
Missed the last train in Singapore? How to get home
If you miss the last MRT, your options are night buses (NightRider and Nite Owl), a taxi or ride-hail with late-night surcharges, or waiting for the first train from around 5.15am.
- Lines & Network
Thomson-East Coast Line guide for Singapore commuters
The Thomson-East Coast Line (brown, TE) runs north to south through the city centre and out east, creating new interchanges that make many cross-town trips faster than the old map suggests.
- Lines & Network
Circle Line completion guide: Closing the loop in Singapore
The Circle Line is now a completed loop. With the opening of Stage 6, commuters can travel directly between HarbourFront and Marina Bay without unnecessary transfers.
- Route Confidence
How to choose the best MRT route in Singapore
The best MRT route balances travel time against the number of transfers, the walking involved, and the risk of a tight connection — not just the clock.
- Disruption Recovery
MRT service disruption: what to do right now
When a disruption hits, check whether your line and direction are affected, take free bridging buses between affected stations, or reroute via a parallel line.
- Station Intelligence
Singapore MRT station exits: why the right exit matters
Choosing the exit nearest your destination before you reach the gates avoids backtracking through long concourses — at big interchanges the wrong exit can add five to ten minutes on foot.
- Comparisons
Best app for the Singapore MRT: an honest comparison
Google Maps is best for mixed trips, MyTransport.SG for official data, Citymapper for polish, and MRT Go for ad-free, local-first MRT planning with get-off alerts.