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Birds eye view of Orchard Road.

Singapore's public transport system is fast and efficient, and will whizz you to memorable attractions without fuss.

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An incoming Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train on the rail track

If you need assistance or have any queries, drop by one of any of the seven  Singapore Visitor Centres.

The visitor centres boast a range of helpful services and information. You’ll be able to plan your itinerary, get tips on must-see attractions, purchase tickets for sightseeing, book accommodation and even pick up a souvenir (or two).

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Singapore MRT Tourist Pass: Everything You Need to Know

Exploring Singapore can be an exciting adventure, but transportation costs can quickly add up. The good news is that the Singapore MRT Tourist Pass can help! With unlimited rides on the MRT trains and basic bus services, the pass offers a cost-effective and convenient solution for tourists. If you’re planning a trip to Singapore, read on to learn more about the Singapore MTR Tourist Pass and how to get one.

What is the Singapore MRT Tourist Pass and how does it work?

The Singapore MRT Tourist Pass is a special transit card designed for tourists visiting Singapore. The pass provides unlimited travel on the MRT trains and basic bus services, allowing visitors to explore the city with ease and convenience. The pass comes in three different options – a 1-day pass for S$10, a 2-day pass for S$16, and a 3-day pass for S$20 – and can be purchased at selected TransitLink Ticket Offices located in MRT stations. Once you have your card, simply tap it in designated areas at the MRT train stations or when boarding buses to enjoy unlimited rides during your chosen validity period

You can go to many parts of Singapore in the comfort of the extensive network. It’s one of the most affordable ways to travel in the country, which is generally pretty expensive. It’s also worry-free because there is no worry about insufficient funds for your transport needs with the Singapore Tourist Pass.

Simply purchase the Singapore Tourist Pass, choose the number of day passes you require, use it for unlimited rides on buses and trains, and refund the card before you leave Singapore!

Choose your choice of Singapore MRT Pass for Tourist here.  

Choose your tourist pass.

Choose among one to three-day cards

Tourist Pass Refund

The deposit for the card is refundable. Find out how to obtain the refund.

Customer Service

Find out the locations of the ticketing offices

MRT Pass for Tourist

Things to note (the information is accurate at the point of publication. For update please see here .)

Do note that the duration and validity of the pass rely on the operating hours of the basic public transport system. 1-day coverage begins from your first usage of the pass to the end of the public transport service for that day. 

In addition, usage of 2-day or 3-day card must be on consecutive days.

Unlimited travel is only applicable for public bus and train services. The pass excludes rides on premium services such as Sentosa Express, RWS8, Night Owl, NightRider, Chinatown Direct, express buses, and other premium and niche bus services.

Prices apply to adults and children above 0.9m in height.

Card refund

You can refund the pass at ANY TransitLink Ticket Offices. To locate all TransitLink Ticket Offices. 

You’ll have to pay a smart card rental deposit of S$10 at the point of purchase for some passes . The deposit is fully refundable when you return it to any of the authorized Transitlink Ticket offices in Singapore within six days from the date it was first issued. If you wish to retain the card beyond the 5-day rental period as a souvenir, the S$10 card rental deposit will be forfeited. But if you purchase another pass using the same card, you can extend the rental period of the card for an additional five days.

After the rental expiry of the card, and if you choose to retain the card, you can continue to use the card as a regular ez-link card by topping up the card with cash at any top-up machines within the MRT station. The card can be used across the public transport network of trains and buses in Singapore It can also be used at selected merchants that accept ez-link card as a mode of payment.

It is important for you to purchase the card according to the number of days of your travel needs. There is no refund or partial refund if it is returned before the expiry of the pass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Singapore tourist pass vs ez-link: which one should you pick.

The main difference between the two passes is that the Singapore Tourist Pass offers unlimited travel on public transportation (including buses and trains) for a limited time period (1, 2, or 3 days), while the EZ-Link simply functions as a prepaid card for transportation fares. If you plan to use public transportation extensively during your visit to Singapore, the tourist pass may be more convenient and cost-effective. However, if you prefer more flexibility in terms of how much money you load onto your card and how long it lasts, then the EZ-Link might be a better option.

Where to Buy the Singapore Tourist Pass

The Singapore Tourist Pass is a handy card that offers tourists unlimited travel on Singapore’s MRT and bus services. At the point of writing, you can purchase it at selected TransitLink Ticket Offices or from Automated STP Kiosks located at Changi Airport, Orchard, Chinatown, City Hall, Raffles Place, Bugis and Bayfront. The pass comes in 1-day ($10), 2-day ($16), or 3-day ($20) options. To verify the latest pricing of the cards, click here .

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Singapore Tourist Pass • Unlimited MRT, LRT & Bus Rides in Singapore

Singapore tourist pass: unlimited public transport rides in singapore.

The Singapore Tourist Pass is an EZ-Link card offering unlimited travel on Singapore’s basic bus services, MRT, and LRT trains. Singapore Tourist Passes are sold in 1-day, 2-day, and 3-day denominations. Anyone can purchase the Singapore Tourist Pass, tourists and locals alike.

Singapore Tourist Pass Prices

The Singapore Tourist Pass comes in 3 denominations – 1-Day Pass, 2-Day Pass, or 3-Day Pass.

Each Singapore Tourist Pass is subjected to a S$10 refundable rental deposit . This will be refunded if you return the Singapore Tourist Pass card within 5 days after the day of purchase.

The duration and validity of the Singapore Tourist Pass is based on the operating hours of the basic public transport system. A day’s duration and validity of the Singapore Tourist Pass begins from the calendar day of your first usage of the pass to the end of public transport service for that day.

Usage of 2-day or 3-day Singapore Tourist Passes must be on consecutive days .

Where To Buy Singapore Tourist Pass

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The Singapore Tourist Pass can be purchased at selected TransitLink Ticket Offices only. These are usually locations frequented by tourists.

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The 24-hour Singapore Tourist Pass Kiosks at Terminal 2 and Terminal 3 of Changi Airport MRT Station are currently not in operation till further notice.

TransitLink Ticket Offices Selling Singapore Tourist Pass & Operating Hours

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I purchased my Singapore Tourist Pass from Orchard MRT Station. The Singapore Tourist Pass came with a guide book on suggested itineraries around Singapore, and information and deals around Singapore. Unfortunately, most deals expired a year ago thanks to COVID-19, and the guide book is outdated now.

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All I really needed was just the unlimited rides on basic buses and MRT though.

How To Use Singapore Tourist Pass

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The Singapore Tourist Pass activates on first tap on basic bus services, MRT, or LRT, and the countdown for the validity of the pass starts then. This also means that you can purchase the Singapore Tourist Pass in advance (up to 1 year), and tap in on a later date to start the validity then. Just remember to note the refundable rental deposit limit of 5 days from the date of purchase.

( No prizes for guessing why I purchased the Singapore Tourist Pass. )

Just keep tapping as you wish on basic bus services, MRT, and LRT as you wish throughout the validity of your purchased pass.

Here are some illustrations on how this 5 day refund window works:

  • 1 January: Purchase Singapore Tourist Pass
  • 1 January: Start using 3-day Singapore Tourist Pass
  • 3 January: Last day of 3-day Singapore Tourist Pass usage
  • 3 January: Return Singapore Tourist Pass to TransitLink Ticket Office

S$10 Refund OK ✅

  • 2 January: Start using 3-day Singapore Tourist Pass
  • 4 January: Last day of 3-day Singapore Tourist Pass usage
  • 6 January: Return Singapore Tourist Pass to TransitLink Ticket Office
  • 5 January: Start using 1-day Singapore Tourist Pass
  • 5 January: Last day of 1-day Singapore Tourist Pass usage
  • 1 January: Start using 1-day Singapore Tourist Pass
  • 1 January: Last day of 1-day Singapore Tourist Pass usage
  • 2 January: Depart from Singapore and keep Singapore Tourist Pass as souvenir

S$10 Refund Not Possible ❌

  • 5 January: Start using 3-day Singapore Tourist Pass
  • 7 January: Last day of 3-day Singapore Tourist Pass usage
  • 8 January: Singapore Tourist Pass becomes an Adult EZ-Link Card
  • 1 June: Start using 3-day Singapore Tourist Pass
  • 3 June: Last day of 3-day Singapore Tourist Pass usage
  • 4 June: Singapore Tourist Pass becomes an Adult EZ-Link Card
  • 1 January 2021: Purchase Singapore Tourist Pass
  • 1 January 2022: Start using 3-day Singapore Tourist Pass
  • 3 January 2022: Last day of 3-day Singapore Tourist Pass usage
  • 4 January 2022: Singapore Tourist Pass becomes an Adult EZ-Link Card
  • 2 January 2022: Singapore Tourist Pass becomes invalid
  • 2 January 2022: Singapore Tourist Pass becomes an Adult EZ-Link Card

Singapore Tourist Pass and S$10 Refund Not Possible ❌

Do note that the Singapore Tourist Pass uses a calendar day till the end of service, and NOT a 24-hour timeframe.

The Singapore Tourist Pass does not include travel on Sentosa Express, RWS8, Night Owl, NightRider, Chinatown Direct, express buses, or any other premium and niche bus services.

Where To Refund Singapore Tourist Pass

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The Singapore Tourist Pass can be refunded ANY TransitLink Ticket Offices within 5 days from the date of purchase. Click here to find the full list of TransitLink Ticket Offices. The Singapore Tourist Pass cannot be refunded at the Singapore Tourist Pass Kiosk.

If you do not refund your Singapore Tourist Pass within 5 days from the date of purchase (eg. forgot to return the Singapore Tourist Pass before leaving Singapore, or wanting to keep the Singapore Tourist Pass as a souvenir), the Singapore Tourist Pass card will become a normal Adult EZ-Link card. The S$10 rental deposit will also be forfeited.

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