There are 7 ways to get from Merlion to Changi Airport Terminal 1 by subway, bus, taxi, car, towncar, or shuttle
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 Tiong Bahru to Tanah Merah MRTEw
- Take the subway from Tanah Merah MRT to Changi AirportCg
1h 18m$3–4Line 36 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dhoby Ghaut Stn to Changi Airport Terminal 136
2h 7m$2–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Merlion to Changi Airport Terminal 127 km
23 min$21–26Drive 27 km
- Drive from Merlion to Changi Airport Terminal 127 km
23 min$7–10Towncar
- Take a town car from Merlion to Singapore Changi Airport26.8 km
23 min$50–75Line 65 bus, bus
- Take the bus from St. Theresa's Convent to Macpherson Stn Exit A65
- Take the bus from Macpherson Stn Exit C to Changi Airport Terminal 124
3h 24m$2–6Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Merlion to Singapore Changi Airport
26 min$20
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merlion to Changi Airport Terminal 1 is to subway which costs $2 - $4 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Merlion to Changi Airport Terminal 1 is to towncar which takes 23 min and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Merlion to Changi Airport Terminal 1. However, there are services departing from Blk 25 and arriving at Changi Airport Terminal 1 via Dhoby Ghaut Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Merlion to Changi Airport Terminal 1. However, there are services departing from Tiong Bahru and arriving at Changi Airport via Tanah Merah MRT. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 18m.
The distance between Merlion and Changi Airport Terminal 1 is 26 km. The road distance is 27 km.
The best way to get from Merlion to Changi Airport Terminal 1 without a car is to subway which takes 1h 18m and costs $2 - $4.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Merlion to Changi Airport Terminal 1, including transfers.
Merlion to Changi Airport Terminal 1 bus services, operated by Go Ahead Singapore, depart from Dhoby Ghaut Stn station.
Merlion to Changi Airport Terminal 1 train services, operated by SMRT, depart from Tiong Bahru station.
Merlion to Changi Airport Terminal 1 bus services, operated by Go Ahead Singapore, arrive at Changi Airport Terminal 1 station.
What companies run services between Merlion, Singapore and Changi Airport Terminal 1, Singapore?
You can take a vehicle from Merlion to Changi Airport via Tiong Bahru and Tanah Merah MRT in around 1h 18m. Alternatively, Go Ahead Singapore operates a bus from Dhoby Ghaut Stn to Changi Airport Terminal 1 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 1h 31m.
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- Phone
- 1800 336 8900
- Website
- smrt.com.sg
Subway from Tiong Bahru to Tanah Merah MRT
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.smrt.com.sg/
Subway from Tanah Merah MRT to Changi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 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 Dhoby Ghaut Stn to Changi Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 10 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 St. Theresa's Convent to Macpherson Stn Exit A
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/
Bus from Macpherson Stn Exit C to Changi Airport Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://www.sbstransit.com.sg/
- Ave. Duration
- 23 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
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- On demand
Towncar from Merlion to Singapore Changi Airport
- Estimated price
- $50–75
Shuttle from Merlion to Singapore Changi Airport
- Estimated price
- $20
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More Questions & Answers
Merlion to Changi Airport Terminal 1 train services, operated by SMRT, arrive at Tanah Merah MRT station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merlion to Changi Airport Terminal 1 is 27 km. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Merlion to Changi Airport Terminal 1.
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