Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Singapore Changi Airport

Singapore, Singapore

Drop-off

City Hall / Downtown Singapore

Pin before customs

Fastest

MRT East West Line (via Tanah Merah)

metro · 7-13m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: MRT East West Line (via Tanah Merah)
Headway: 7-13
Backup: MRT Downtown Line (via Expo) · 7-10m

Note

From Changi Airport MRT (CG2), take the shuttle to Tanah Merah (EW4) and transfer to the East West Line towards Tuas Link for City Hall, Raffles Place and other downtown stops; first trains depart around 05:31 and last connections to the city run around 23:18–00:06 depending on day. Trains typically run about every 7–9 minutes at peak and 12–13 minutes off-peak, with total travel time to City Hall around 30 minutes.

Late arrivals

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: MRT Downtown Line (via Expo)
Mode: metro
Freq: 7-10m
Note: From Changi Airport MRT (CG2), travel one stop to Expo (CG1/DT35) and transfer to the Downtown Line towards Bukit Panjang for direct access to Bugis, Promenade and other central stations. Services generally operate from around 05:20–05:50 until about midnight, with trains every few minutes at peak and roughly every 7–10 minutes off-peak.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: SBS Transit Bus 36 / 36A
Mode: bus
Freq: 8-20m
Note: Bus 36/36A runs from the basement bus bays of Terminals 1–3 and from Terminal 4 towards the city via Marine Parade, Somerset and Orchard Road, connecting to central MRT stations. It is a cheaper but slower option than MRT, with daytime service roughly from 06:00 until around 23:00–00:00 depending on variant and day.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.