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How to take the Singapore MRT subway from A-Z

Are you a “wandering” soul, who loves to freely explore Singapore in your own way? Then don’t miss out on the “secret weapon” called the MRT subway – a fast, economical means of transportation that covers every corner of the lion island. With the Singapore MRT, you can easily “swing” to any attraction, freely “party” without worrying about cost or time. Join Tatinta to “dissect” everything about this super cool subway system to make your self-guided trip to Singapore even more “cool”!

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1. Train App & Map: A "Divine" Tool for Your Journey

"Lost? No problem with these 3 apps!"

My Transport / SG MRT / Gothere: Quickly look up MRT routes, see train times down to the minute.
MRT map online: Preview the 5 colored train lines here .

👉 Tatinta Tip : Combine the Tatinta Guide app to listen to the commentary about the destinations while riding the train!

2. MRT Map Tips: 6 Key Lines to Remember

The Singapore train system consists of 6 coloured lines – follow the colour to get to the right place:

Blue DT (Downtown Line) - : Fly from Marina Bay to Chinatown.
Green EW (East West Line) East-West Line: Cross-island from Changi Airport to Universal Studios.
Red NS (North South Line) North – South Line: Check-in at the Botanical Gardens or Singapore Zoo.
Purple NE (North East Line) North East Line: Explore colorful Little India.
Orange CC (Circle Line) Circle Line: Around the National Museum, Clarke Quay.
Brown TE (Thomson-East Coast Line) Thomson East Coast Line: Go to Sentosa to watch the sunset.

⚠️ Note:

Same color, same route: Trains running on which route (which color) only stop at stations on that route.
To change lines, get off at Interchange stations such as Dhoby Ghaut, Raffles Place...

💡 Tatinta “suggests”: Before “setting off”, clearly identify the departure and arrival stations on the MRT map. “Check carefully” which EXIT gate is closest to the attraction to “set off” in a “cool” way!

3. Fees & EZ-Link Card: "Extreme" Savings

Ticket price: Only from 1 SGD/trip (about 19k VND) - travel all day for less than 100k!
To make traveling by MRT and bus as smooth as honey, buy an EZ-Link or Nets Flash Pay card . This is a multi-purpose “pass” that every Singaporean has:

Buy at Passenger Service counter at train station (12 SGD, including 5 SGD card issuance fee + 7 SGD prepaid). Card is valid for 5 years.
Do not share cards – each person has their own card.
Children under 0.9m go free, 0.9m – 7 years old apply for Concession Card for free.

💡 Tip: Use EZ-Link card to buy tickets to Gardens by the Bay or Universal Studios !

4. EZ-Link Card Top-up: 5 "Easy" Steps

When your phone runs out of battery, you have to charge it. When your EZ-Link card runs out of money, you have to top it up! Don't worry, topping up your EZ-Link card is just as easy:

Ticketing machines are everywhere: Look for a TransitLink General Ticketing Machine at any train station. They accept cash (SGD 2, SGD 5, SGD 10…) but “no change”.
“Top-up” at the “convenience paradise” 7-Eleven: Or ask the customer service counter staff to “give you a hand” too.
Singapore domestic Visa/Mastercard: Some machines accept Singapore domestic bank cards for top-up, but international cards are not accepted.

“Secret” to deposit money “perfectly”:

Prepare small change (2/5/10 SGD) – the machine does not give change.
Place the card on the machine (sensor area).
Select “Top Up” → select denomination.
Send money → wait for confirmation.
Get card & receipt – done!

👉 Alternatively : Top up at 7-Eleven or ask the train station staff for assistance.

5. Hours of Operation & "Survival" Notes

Train hours: 5:30 am – 12:30 pm (check exact times for each station here ).
Small note: Opening/closing times may shift slightly by a few minutes depending on the station.
“Rest” at midnight : The train does not run all night. This time is for maintenance and repair of the system!
“Tap in & tap out” – “Remember Like It” : Swipe the card at the beginning and end of the journey.
Taboo:

❌ Eating and drinking on the train (fine 500 SGD).
❌ Forget to swipe your card when entering/exiting the station (maximum fee will be charged).

6. Explore Together: Take the Train – Where to Play?

Bayfront Station (CE1/DT16): Visit Gardens by the Bay – book tickets here to avoid the queues!
HarbourFront Station (NE1/CC29): Lude & Skyride Sentosa – cheap combo tickets see here .
Chinatown Station (NE4/DT19): Check-in at the vibrant Chinatown, buy Night Safari tickets.

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Automatic scheduling based on nearest MRT station.
Suggested "hot" dining spots along the route.
Book tickets directly on the app – accumulate points to redeem gifts!

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