How to use Singapore MRT

[@placeholderblankspace]

Something worth noting is that if for some reason you stick around inside the MRT system for more than 2 hours, you'll have to go to the ticket office (if using an ezlink card, otherwise with a credit card it's automatically deducted) to pay a $2 admin charge to revalidate ur ticket. Basically don't stay in the system for > 2 hours.

[@junarhalog7493]

Amazing. We always asks somebody from the kiosk. People were helpful.⭐️

[@garfieldandfriends1]

Changi Extension line (CG-CG2 - Part of East west line) has a frequency of 12 mins before 6:30pm, after 6:30pm they will add one train to reduce to 6/7 mins per train.

[@Alcadeias01]

Bayfront, Raffles Place & City Hall had a similar layout where same coloured train lines are on different floors. Newton station is the only station in SG that a commuter had to get out of the fare gates to switch to another colour train line (5 min grace period).

[@KrystianandVenus]

Great & Easy to understand, thanks for sharing 🙌🏻🇸🇬

[@michaeltrull5788]

great video

[@samsonchen6444]

For student price, near is less than 50 cents, far is 70 cents based on my experience

[@person880]

I think the Singapore Tourist Pass is generally not worth it because the purchase cost is too high. The EZ-Link card is only $5.
As for foreign contactless bank cards, there is a $0.60 daily charge, but if you're staying only for about a week, this might be cheaper than the EZ-Link card for you. Your bank might also charge a foreign transaction fee.

[@bbanglix]

i'm in singapore next week for just a week should i just try using my travel card then? otherwise i'll probably just buy the card if it doesnt work for any reason ☺️

[@byteme9718]

I agree, the tourist card is a rip off which is a shame because it makes Singapore look dishonest and greedy, I doubt many actually save and most lose their £10 deposit. Both of your suggestions are spot on.

[@person880]

@@byteme9718 I guess it's easy to fall for it when you arrive at the airport and just buy whatever they are offering after being sleep-deprived due to the flight lol.
Even if the tourist card offers 3 days of unlimited travel, you would have to be riding transit for several hours a day to even break even with the cost of just using the EZ-Link, so I don't know who would even benefit from this.

[@azr6288]

Yes from Melbourne to Singapore so easy

[@fathurahman1944]

thanks a lot

[@samsonchen6444]

I'm gonna say theres a reason why the downtown line intersects itself cuz the stations are very close to each other through walking (my thought)

[@SuccessforLifester]

So far no one covers whether there is a transfer to transfer discount when using a credit card for payment.

[@gelinrefira]

I think not. That's the disadvantage of using a credit card instead of an ezlink.

[@SuccessforLifester]

@@gelinrefira the youngsters promoting me to convert cards to simply go said the same thing. Though I am not sure is it true or not. I see ppl steadily using handphone and watches to scan. Not sure if these got the transfer discount or not. Very blur. Transit link did a bad job to explain what is going on

[@eugenel8805]

I'm just curious, are all MRT lines one-way or two-way? If I take the EW line from Changi Airport - Tanah Merah station until EW8 and transfer to CC9 at Payah Lebar station, does it go directly to CE1 Bayfront - Gardens By The Bay?

[@reachingsingapore]

Interesting example! From Paya Lebar, trains can go to either Dhoby Ghaut or Marina Bay (inc. Bayfront). My suggestion would be to take the next train regardless and change at Promenade if you are on a Dhoby Ghaut-bound train.
When catching the train back from Bayfront, you can take any train. Occasionally the train might not go all the way to Paya Lebar, but you can always get off at Promenade or Stadium (or any of the stations in between) and continue your journey on the same platform with a train that goes to Paya Lebar.

[@lauras.the.traveler20_]

I heard also with the tourist card you can get 1-2 days of free fare?

[@gwarguraqueentrickstarcoat9110]

It's called the tourist pass
It's a train card made for tourists
It's price range depends on how many days you want to use

[@LuisSanchez-zj8id]

Very useful video, thanks.
How can I pay the EZ link card? Cash? Credit card?
Thank you

[@reachingsingapore]

Best way is to use cash. If you're visiting Singapore for a short visit, you might be better off using your credit card for public transport - if it's visa or mastercard it will work on buses and trains in Singapore. There is a fee of 60 cents per day for using a foreign credit card, but there is also a non-refundable S$5 "card cost" for buying an EZ Link card.

[@XxAftaMathXx]

If you are travelling with kids and you have one credit card, how do you pay for all?

[@reachingsingapore]

Unfortunately they'll need separate cards. I had to a buy another ezlink when my cousins visited.
If someone in the family is getting a sim card, try the singtel one with ezlink, it'll help reduce the sting of that deposit charge

[@aimannazri6472]

can i use the old school one to buy the mrt ticket ? no ez link card, just token

[@jolty753]

1:10

[@TimothyMokCJ]

No more due to declining usage. It is universally acceptable to use CEPAS or bank cards, and is similar to all metros in world and Malaysian expressways.

[@ThePhantomXIA]

Should i tab my ez card when i change line? Or just when i enter and out the station?

[@applehead7942]

it depends on which station youre at. Some lines are within the same platform (city hall station for example) and there isnt a need to tap out to transfer.

[@ministermen]

From what I know, you only need to tap in and out for transfers in three stations, most notably, all involving the Downtown Line:
1. Bukit Panjang Downtown Line station to Bukit Panjang LRT and vice versa.
2. Newton Downtown Line station to Newton North-South Line station and vice versa.
3. Tampines Downtown Line station to Tampines East-West Line station and vice versa.
The rest of the interchange stations are pretty much within the paid area while transferring from one line to another.

[@mychannelproduction2107]

4:27 Especially for Downtown Line and Thomson East Coast Line Stations, The Entrance to the Fare Gates is a very long walk.
3:59 Is it u need to take another transfer if u take the wrong line?

[@95ANDREWDAVID]

Can we take infant stroller in the train and bus? Any additional costs for it?

[@reachingsingapore]

Yes, strollers can be taken on all trains and buses. I recommend avoiding peak hour buses though as it'll be difficult to get the stroller on. You can also use the rear doors to load the stroller.
Children are free if they're less than 90cm tall. If they're under 7 it's supposed to be free, but you're supposed to use a concession ticket to show it.
Use the wide or staffed gates at a train station as it'll make getting through with a child easier
Check out the official website for more details: www.lta.gov.sg/content/ltagov/en/who_we_are/statistics_and_publications/Connect/parentsonPT.html

[@applehead7942]

point to note: take the middle cabin if you have strollers or is using wheelchair as those cabin have an area to park the strollers/wheelchair when boarding. Of course, not all mrt that comes have this feature. Typically the newer mrt have this.

[@buyuangatuiktv]

Good luck

[@Laceyann86]

Hi, what is the best option for me if I will only be there for 24hours on my way to London next weekend? I will be traveling on the trains to and from the airport and from Orchard Road to Gardens by the Bay etc. Thank you!

[@reachingsingapore]

Hi! For ticket, I recommend using your own mastercard or visa credit card - this is less hassle than having to buy a ticket when you arrive in Singapore.
To and from the airport, the trains run roughly 5:30am (Sundays 6am) to 11:30pm. You will need to change trains a couple of times to get to Orchard Rd from the airport, but every station has a helpful map.
For Gardens by the Bay, there are two stations you can use now (a new one just opened recently): Bayfront or Gardens by the Bay (makes sense haha). Bayfront MRT station is connected to Marina Bay Sands as well.
See if you can leave some time for Jewel as well, it's got the fancy waterfall as well as some great food options to get a taste of Singapore!

[@zenniz1992]

Next video, how to order Tea and coffee in a Singapore hawker.

[@reachingsingapore]

Definitely! It's on my to-do list!

[@billc6762]

I have an old EZ link card from 10 years ago. Can I exchange it for a new one?

[@reachingsingapore]

Yes! Though there is a $1 service charge according to EZ Link's website here: www.ezlink.com.sg/expiring-ez-link-cards/

[@ronetteskiestante4064]

hi :), quick question, I have a 2019 EZ link card from Starbucks SG, would you know if it would still work in 2023?

[@reachingsingapore]

Hi! EZ link cards generally have a 5 year life, though i believe this is from the time they are produced rather than the first used. That means your card should still have a few months left on it, but you can't tell for sure unless you put it on a reader in Singapore.
You can exchange your old card for a new one though and recover the balance (there may be a $1 or $3 service fee deducted from the remaining balance)

[@ronetteskiestante4064]

@@reachingsingapore ok cool! Thanks for the response:)

[@7c06anweshadeshmukh5]

Is MRT crowded throughout the day or only during pick hours? Is it ok to travel in MRT with kids of age 7 and 13? Or cab recommended.

[@reachingsingapore]

I find that it's only crowded during peak hours. There are only a few spots on the network where you might not be able to fit on a train during peak hour (and even then, it's only 2-3 minutes for the next one).
It should be ok to catch the MRT with a 7 and 13 year old, and it'll be cheaper than taking a cab. Many of the lines are also driver-less, meaning there are windows at the front and back of the train for the kids to watch the tunnel pass by.

[@ducpham4408]

Tks for the video. If we are traveling as a group, can one EZ-Link card be used to get multiple in and out? Or each person needs to hold an EZ-Link card?

[@reachingsingapore]

Thanks for watching! Each person needs an EZ-Link card. Consider using Visa/Mastercard credit cards for some people to save yourself buying so many EZ-Link cards.

[@dowtube1]

Really good video. Had trouble in Singapore, when guy at Kiosk told me, you cannot pay for accompanying passengers with one Credit card, each passenger has to have their own credit card? That was a disappointment

[@0741921]

That's standard across the world. You're not paying flat fare. Your final far based on tap out. Obv you can you use same card to buy multiple ezpasses

[@SuccessforLifester]

Because the card needs to be used to tapped in and out. Hence it is for one person only

[@limyongjun6826]

where in the world does that happen?

[@dowtube1]

​@@0741921No, you couldn't use the same credit card to buy multiple passes

[@windchijmes893]

Is this not common sense? The Singaporean system is not a flat fare. How are you going to use one credit card for multiple passengers who may alight at different stops?

[@hms3021]

If using a credit card how is the fare calculated and do you still tap off?

[@reachingsingapore]

The fare is calculated by the distance you travelled, the same as if you use an EZ Link card. Catching the train 1-2 stations will cost $0.99, and it increases by about 10 cents for every couple of stations. The maximum fare when using a credit card is $2.26. (the actual fare is based on a distance chart that you can find here: www.sbstransit.com.sg/fares-and-concessions)
You still need to tap off when using a credit card. It may take a few days for the fare to show on your credit card transaction records.

[@gwarguraqueentrickstarcoat9110]

If you Google pay or similar apps
It will be shown on the application the amount you use
But if credit cards
It will show in your credit card statement as credit cards work that way

[@hms3021]

@@reachingsingapore I suppose the credit card idea would not achieve the concession fare for seniors?

[@placeholderblankspace]

@@hms3021 there's like this complicated way of linking ur cards and concession eligibility to ur SimplyGo account, if you do plan on doing that you should be able to find info on LTA's page

[@garfieldandfriends1]

emmm why does my suggestion comment got removed

[@hanisitsobarna4897]

singapore said keep low voice ready for ....
🤞 😅

[@elt.214]

So using a debit or credit card is acceptable to ride the MRT?

[@reachingsingapore]

Yes. Singapore MRT supports the use of visa and mastercard as a train ticket.

[@elt.214]

@@reachingsingapore Thanks 🙏

[@dowtube1]

Singapore MRT videos on RUclips, I wish the speakers would not speak in auctioneer style fast speech, I have to drop the playback to 0.75 x , to understand

[@SeanXSF]

Me who lived in singapore for 6 years:

[@hithere6373y]

Attention pls the train at platform a will end it service at jutong east platform d

[@anasqai]

So long nvr mrt like "how to use mrt?" Is funny. If language barrier so long "ow 2 use mrt?"

[@Losd_roblocv]

Uuuuuuuuuu

[@John_DaMan]

great video