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How to get from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Ion Orchard by bus?

From Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Ion Orchard by bus

To get from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Ion Orchard in Singapore, take the 34 bus from Ptb1 Basement - Changi Airport Ter 1 (95029) station to Tampines Ave 7 - Blk 370 (76249) station. Next, take the 518 bus from Tampines Ave 7 - Blk 370 (76249) station to Orchard Rd - Orchard Stn/Tang Plaza (09047) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The ride fare is SGD2.85.

79minSGD2.85
Bus - 3434
Bus - 518518
Walk to Ion Orchard
Leaves from Ptb1 Basement - Changi Airport Ter 1 (95029)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Changi Airport Terminal 1
    T1 Departure Crescent
  • 2
    Bus - 3434
    Wait for bus
    34
    Punggol Temp Int
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tampines Ave 7 - Blk 370 (76249)
    ID 76249
    17 min
  • 4
    Bus - 518518
    Wait for bus
    518
    Pasir Ris Int
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Orchard Rd - Orchard Stn/Tang Plaza (09047)
    ID 09047
    52 min
  • 6
    Walk to Ion Orchard
    Walk to
    Ion Orchard
    Orchard Boulevard
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Ion Orchard by metro

To get from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Ion Orchard in Singapore, you’ll need to take 3 metro lines: take the EAST WEST LINE metro from Changi Airport (CG2) station to Tanah Merah (EW4) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST WEST LINE metro and finally take the NORTH SOUTH LINE metro from City Hall (EW13|NS25) station to Orchard (NS22) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is SGD2.10.

51minSGD2.10
Walk to metro station
Metro - EAST WEST LINE
Metro - EAST WEST LINE
Metro - NORTH SOUTH LINE
Leaves from Changi Airport (CG2)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Changi Airport (CG2)
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Metro - EAST WEST LINE
    Wait for metro
    EAST WEST LINE
    ② Tanah Merah (Changi Branch Line)
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Tanah Merah (EW4)
    9 min
  • 4
    Metro - EAST WEST LINE
    Wait for metro
    EAST WEST LINE
    ② Joo Koon
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    City Hall (EW13|NS25)
    20 min
  • 6
    Metro - NORTH SOUTH LINE
    Wait for metro
    NORTH SOUTH LINE
    ④ Jurong East
  • 7
    Ride to metro station Orchard (NS22)
    Ride to metro station
    Orchard (NS22)
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Ion Orchard

The distance between Changi Airport Terminal 1, Singapore and Ion Orchard, Singapore is approximately 28.76 km, which can typically be travelled in 79 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Ion Orchard by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Singapore – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Changi Airport Terminal 1

Changi Airport Terminal 1 is located at T1 Departure Crescent, Singapore and the nearest public transport station is Transit Stn C (T1).

Bus stations close to Changi Airport Terminal 1:

  • Ptb3 Basement - Changi Airport Ter 3 (95109)
  • Ptb2 Basement - Changi Airport Ter 2 (95129)
  • Terminal 2 Coach Bay

Public transport stations close to Ion Orchard, Singapore

Ion Orchard is located at Orchard Boulevard, Singapore and the nearest public transport station is Ion Orchard.

Metro stations close to Ion Orchard:

  • Orchard (NS22)
  • Somerset (NS23)
  • Orchard Boulevard (Te13)

Bus stations close to Ion Orchard:

  • Orchard Turn - Opp Orchard Stn/Ion (09023)
  • Orchard Rd - Orchard Stn/Tang Plaza (09047)
  • Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel

From Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Ion Orchard by metro

To get from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Ion Orchard in Singapore, you’ll need to take 3 metro lines: take the EAST WEST LINE metro from Changi Airport (CG2) station to Tanah Merah (EW4) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the EAST WEST LINE metro and finally take the NORTH SOUTH LINE metro from City Hall (EW13|NS25) station to Orchard (NS22) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 51 min. The ride fare is SGD2.10.

51minSGD2.10
Walk to metro station
Metro - EAST WEST LINE
Metro - EAST WEST LINE
Metro - NORTH SOUTH LINE
Leaves from Changi Airport (CG2)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Changi Airport (CG2)
    450 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Metro - EAST WEST LINE
    Wait for metro
    EAST WEST LINE
    ② Tanah Merah (Changi Branch Line)
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Tanah Merah (EW4)
    9 min
  • 4
    Metro - EAST WEST LINE
    Wait for metro
    EAST WEST LINE
    ② Joo Koon
  • 5
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    City Hall (EW13|NS25)
    20 min
  • 6
    Metro - NORTH SOUTH LINE
    Wait for metro
    NORTH SOUTH LINE
    ④ Jurong East
  • 7
    Ride to metro station Orchard (NS22)
    Ride to metro station
    Orchard (NS22)
    6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Ion Orchard?

    The fastest way takes 79 minutes, using Bus line 34, Bus line 518.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Ion Orchard?

    The alternative route takes 51 minutes, using Bus line EAST WEST LINE, Bus line EAST WEST LINE, Bus line NORTH SOUTH LINE.

  • Is there a direct bus between Changi Airport Terminal 1 and Ion Orchard?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 19 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Ion Orchard?

    The 34 bus line goes from Punggol Temp Int station near Changi Airport Terminal 1 in Southeast to Tampines Ave 7 - Blk 370 (76249) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tampines Ave 7 - Blk 370 (76249) station near Ion Orchard in Singapore.

  • How long does it take to travel from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Ion Orchard by bus?

    The total travel time between Changi Airport Terminal 1 in Southeast and Ion Orchard in Singapore by bus is about 1 hr 19 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Changi Airport Terminal 1 to get to Ion Orchard?

    Get on the 34 bus from the Punggol Temp Int stop near Changi Airport Terminal 1 in Southeast.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Changi Airport Terminal 1 and Ion Orchard?

    Get off the bus at the Tampines Ave 7 - Blk 370 (76249) stop, which is closest to Ion Orchard in Singapore.

  • How much is the bus fare from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Ion Orchard?

    The ride from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Ion Orchard costs SGD2.85.

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