Getting to Singapore

Ultimate Travel Tips for Visitors to Singapore!













There are 4 ways to get to Singapore - planes, trains, automobiles and bus:.

By Plane. Most people get to Singapore by plane arriving at one of the best airports in the world Singapore Changi Airport which offers unparalleled service and facilities at its two Terminals.

By Train. You can come via Eastern & Oriental Express allows you to travel in luxury . Bookings can be made via the website.The KTM trains offer a comfortable and efficient ride into Singapore from Malaysia. For bookings, please email the request form available at their website. Alternately, you may wish to book online via their e-ticket services.

By Automobile. There is only one way to get into Singapore by driving that is through the Causeway from the state of Johor in Malaysia. Foreign motorists are required to pay tolls and a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) charge at the checkpoints when they drive into Singapore. Payments have to be made using an electronic smartcard called the Autopass Card. Autopass Cards are sold at the primary clearance/immigration booths or VEP/Tolls office at Singapore checkpoints. Motorists are required to produce valid road tax discs and insurance certificates for their cars when purchasing the Autopass Card. VEP fees are charged at SGD 20 per day, Monday to Friday (from 0200 hrs to 1700 hrs).

By Bus. You can get to Singapore by bus from Malaysia. You can book the bus from through a Malaysian tour agency or if you're in Kuala Lumpur (capital of Malaysia) you can catch a bus
from the Puduraya bus station or if you want comfort you might want to try these ultra comfortable buses https://www.aeroline.com.my/.

Ultimate Tips

• Budget Airlines. If you decide to come to Singapore by plane, you might want to book your flight from a budget airline. Many of these were started about 3 years ago and you can now take them from many asian cities. The biggest and most competitive one is Air Asia. Others include Tiger Air and Valuair. For these budget airlines you have to do your booking online and not through a travel agent.

• Bus. This one is for only for backpackers. If you're coming down from some part of Malaysia, you might want to base yourself in Johor and make day trips to Singapore. Lodging and food is alot cheaper in Johor. You can enter Singapore from Johor by taking the public transport. There is a bus operating between Kranji MRT in Singapore and Larkin Bus station in Johor by Causeway link - bus number CW1.

• Automobile. Do not attempt to drive into Singapore especially if you're from North America. More about this under the Getting Around in Singapore section.