To get around Singapore from Singapore Changi Airport to Kam Leng Hotel, you can travel by car or take the MRT. The airport is about 37 minutes by car from the hotel, while the train route starts on the East-West Line and requires a transfer at Tanah Merah for the westbound train towards the city centre.
- By car: about 37 minutes from the airport to the hotel.
- By MRT: take the East-West Line from Changi Airport to Tanah Merah and transfer to a westbound train.
- Public transport hours: MRT and LRT services generally run from 5:30 a.m. to around midnight daily.
- Payment: options include contactless bank cards, supported mobile wallets and stored-value cards; cash is limited to bus fares.
Where is the hotel in Singapore?
Several MRT stations are within walking distance, giving you a choice of nearby points to use when planning onward travel. Bendemeer and Farrer Park stations are each about an 8-minute walk from the hotel; Lavender is about a 12-minute walk away.
For station details and nearby stops, you can check which MRT stations are near Kam Leng.
How do you get from Changi Airport to the hotel by MRT?
The rail journey begins at Changi Airport station on the East-West Line. From there, travel to Tanah Merah and transfer to a westbound train for the city centre, following the Land Transport Authority's passenger guidance.
- At Changi Airport station, take the East-West Line towards Tanah Merah.
- At Tanah Merah, transfer to a westbound train.
- Check the onward connection and station exits for your destination near the hotel before leaving the airport.
The Land Transport Authority's MyTransport app provides train operating times, station exits, public bus services and bus arrival times. For a wider look at the rail network, Bugis is served by both the East-West Line and Downtown Line.
MRT and LRT services generally operate from 5:30 a.m. to around midnight daily, with operating hours usually extended during festive periods. Typical train intervals are 2 to 3 minutes during the 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. peak and about 5 to 7 minutes off-peak.
Is a taxi or ride-hailing trip the better option?
A car journey takes about 37 minutes from Singapore Changi Airport to the hotel. That gives you a direct alternative to the train transfer, particularly if you prefer to travel by car with your bags.
Compare the car journey with the MRT route before choosing. The train requires a transfer at Tanah Merah, while the car journey takes about 37 minutes from the airport. Check your pickup arrangements at the airport before you set off.
How should you choose a route with luggage?
If you are carrying luggage, weigh the car journey against the MRT transfer and your onward connection. The train route involves changing at Tanah Merah; the car journey takes about 37 minutes from the airport to the hotel.
For an MRT trip, use the MyTransport app to check station exits and service information as you plan the last part of the journey. The Land Transport Authority says contactless bank cards, mobile wallets and stored-value cards can pay for bus and MRT/LRT rides. Cash is accepted for bus fares only.
SimplyGo says supported contactless cards include American Express, Mastercard, NETS and Visa, and supported mobile wallets can also pay transit fares. Foreign-issued contactless bank cards incur a S$0.60 administration fee per day of transit use. Single-trip train tickets have been phased out.
Before you leave the airport
Check service information and payment arrangements before choosing your route. Train operating times, station exits and bus arrival times are available through the MyTransport app. Transit payment options and arrangements can change, so check the official site before you go.
If you plan to use a Singapore Tourist Pass, SimplyGo offers unlimited travel on basic bus services and trains from S$17 per day. The pass excludes premium services, including the Sentosa Express, RWS8 and express buses.
A one-day pass runs from first use until the end of public transport service that day; two-day and three-day cards must be used on consecutive days.
FAQs
How long does it take to travel from Changi Airport by car?
The drive from Singapore Changi Airport takes about 37 minutes.
Where do you change trains on the MRT route?
Transfer at Tanah Merah from the train arriving from Changi Airport to a westbound train for the city centre.
Can you pay for MRT rides with a contactless card?
Yes. Contactless bank cards and supported mobile wallets are among the transit payment options. Foreign-issued contactless bank cards incur a S$0.60 administration fee per day of use.