How to use Singapore MRT (Train) for Visitors Guide - あやパパの子育て冒険記！

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Learn how to use Singapore’s MRT like a local—with step-by-step guidance, smart tips, fare info, apps you need, and cost-saving hacks. Perfect for first-time tourists and families traveling in Singapore.

🌏 Introduction

Singapore’s MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) is the most efficient and cost-effective way to get around the city, whether you’re sightseeing, shopping, or heading to your hotel. With clear signage, excellent coverage, and minimal language hurdles, it’s one of the easiest public transport systems to master.

This guide will make sure you:
✔ Know which apps to install before arrival
✔ Understand the best payment methods
✔ Learn how to navigate lines and stations
✔ Avoid common mistakes

📲 Must-Have Apps (Install Before Your Trip!)

These mobile apps will make MRT use a breeze:

Google Maps

Step-by-step transit routing
Station layouts and exit recommendations
Works offline (with downloaded Singapore map)

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Citymapper (optional)

Live transit times
MRT, bus, and walking directions combined

Transit/SG MRT apps

Train arrivals
Real-time delays

👉 Get online faster with a travel eSIM so you can use these apps immediately on landing.

💳 Best Payment for Your MRT Ride

You have three main options:

Payment Method	Cost	Convenience	Best For
EZ-Link Card	⭐⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐⭐	MRT + Bus + Little hassle
Contactless Credit/Debit	⭐⭐⭐	⭐⭐⭐	No card setup
Single-Trip Ticket	⭐	⭐	Rarely recommended

Singapore’s MRT fares are distance-based. Most tourist trips are under ~S$2 with an EZ-Link card.

Why EZ-Link is Best

✔ Works on MRT and buses
✔ Cheaper per ride than single tickets
✔ No long lines

👉 Buy an EZ-Link Card (affiliate link placeholder)

🧾 How to Get an EZ-Link Card

You can get one at:
✔ Train station ticket offices
✔ 7-Eleven stores across Singapore

Initial cost is around S$12 (S$5 for the card + S$7 stored value). Top-up machines are available in all MRT stations.

🚉 Understanding MRT Lines & Map

Singapore MRT has several key lines:

Red Line (North-South)
Green Line (East-West)
Yellow Line (Circle Line)
Blue Line (Downtown Line)
Purple Line (North-East Line)

Each line is color-coded and stations are labeled with short codes (e.g., NS23, DT17). Signage is excellent and mostly in English.

👉 Tip: Download a PDF map of Singapore MRT before you arrive.

🚆 How to Ride MRT — Step By Step

🪪 1. Enter the Station

Tap your EZ-Link card at the gate
Keep it tapped until the screen shows “GO”

📍 2. Find Your Train

Use Google Maps or station maps
Lines & directions are color-coded

🛑 3. Exit

Tap your card again at the arrival gate
Fare is automatically deducted

👨‍👩‍👧 Children’s Fares & Rules

Children under 90 cm ride free
Children (90 cm+) under 7 may qualify for free travel with a Child Concession Card
(application needed at station ticket offices)

🚫 Important MRT Rules & Fines

To keep Singapore transport clean and safe:

Action	Fine
Eating/Drinking	Up to S$500
Smoking	S$1,000
Carrying durian	S$500
Flammable liquids	S$500

These rules apply both inside trains and on platforms.

🧠 Pro Tips — Travel Smarter

📍 Plan Before You Ride

Look up your route in Google Maps before entering the station.

📱 Stay Connected

Use an international eSIM so you have internet as soon as you land. Downloading apps and checking real-time transit becomes effortless. (Affiliate eSIM Link Placeholder)

🧳 Minimal Luggage

MRT is quick and inexpensive, but escalators and crowds may make heavy luggage cumbersome — consider luggage storage apps or services near major stations.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is MRT safe at night?
✔ Yes — stations are well-lit and secure.

Q: Can I just use my credit card?
✔ Yes, but EZ-Link is cheaper and easier for transfers between MRT and bus systems.

Q: Do I need data to ride MRT?
✔ Internet isn’t required for the system itself, but navigation apps make your trip much smoother. (Affiliate eSIM Link Placeholder)