There are 6 ways to get from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion by subway, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Subway
best- Take the subway from Changi Airport to Tanah Merah MRTCg
- Take the subway from Tanah Merah MRT to Tiong BahruEw
1h 14m$2–3Line 36 bus
- Take the bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Dhoby Ghaut Stn Exit B36
2h 18m$3–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion25.6 km
22 min$21–26Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Singapore Changi-SIN to Merlion25.6 km
22 min$60–80Drive 25.6 km
- Drive from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion25.6 km
22 min$7–9Bus, line 30 bus
- Take the bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Bedok Stn Exit B24
- Take the bus from Bedok Int to Caribbean at Keppel Bay30
4h 17m$2–6
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion is to subway which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion is to taxi which takes 22 min and costs $21 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion. However, there are services departing from Changi Airport Terminal 1 and arriving at Al-Amin Mque via Dhoby Ghaut Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion. However, there are services departing from Changi Airport and arriving at Tiong Bahru via Tanah Merah MRT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between Changi Airport Terminal 1 and Merlion is 26 km. The road distance is 25.6 km.
The best way to get from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion without a car is to subway which takes 1h 14m and costs $2 - $4.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion, including transfers.
Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion bus services, operated by Go Ahead Singapore, depart from Changi Airport Terminal 1 station.
Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion train services, operated by SMRT, depart from Changi Airport station.
Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion bus services, operated by Go Ahead Singapore, arrive at Dhoby Ghaut Stn Exit B station.
What companies run services between Changi Airport Terminal 1, Singapore and Merlion, Singapore?
You can take a subway from Changi Airport to Merlion via Tanah Merah MRT and Tiong Bahru in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, Go Ahead Singapore operates a bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Dhoby Ghaut Stn Exit B every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 1h 38m.
- Phone
- 1800 336 8900
- Website
- smrt.com.sg
Subway from Changi Airport to Tanah Merah MRT
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.smrt.com.sg/
Subway from Tanah Merah MRT to Tiong Bahru
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.smrt.com.sg/
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- Phone
- 1800 812 6469
- Website
- go-aheadsingapore.com
Bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Dhoby Ghaut Stn Exit B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://go-aheadsingapore.com
- Changi Airport Loop
- $1–3
- Phone
- 1800 - 287 2727
- customercare@sbstransit.com.sg
- Website
- sbstransit.com.sg
Bus from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Bedok Stn Exit B
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/
Bus from Bedok Int to Caribbean at Keppel Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/
- Website
- mozio.com
Rideshare from Singapore Changi-SIN to Merlion
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Estimated price
- $21–26
STRIDES Premier
- Phone
- +65 6555 8888
- Website
- stridespremier.com.sg
Comfort Delgro
- Phone
- +65 6550 8668
- Website
- cdgtaxi.com.sg
Taxi Batam
- Phone
- +62 852 3403 7986
Silver Cab
- Phone
- +62 778-46-1000
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Sunlight Taxi
- Phone
- 1300-800-222
- Website
- sunlighttaxi.com
Public Cab
- Phone
- +603 6259 2020
- Website
- publiccab.com
Comfort Taxi
- Phone
- +60 7-332 2852
- Website
- comforttaxi.com.my
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More Questions & Answers
Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion train services, operated by SMRT, arrive at Tanah Merah MRT station.
Yes, the driving distance between Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion is 26 km. It takes approximately 22 min to drive from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Changi Airport Terminal 1 and Merlion. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.