How to get from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion by bus and metro?

From Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion by bus and metro

To get from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion in Southwest, you’ll need to take 2 metro lines and one bus line: 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 123 bus from Tiong Bahru Rd - Opp Tiong Bahru Stn (10161) station to Artillery Ave - Village Hotel (14521) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 12 min. The ride fare is SGD2.26.

72minSGD2.26
Walk to metro station
Metro - EAST WEST LINE
Metro - EAST WEST LINE
Bus - 123123
Walk to Merlion
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
    Tiong Bahru (EW17)
    28 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tiong Bahru Rd - Opp Tiong Bahru Stn (10161)
    ID 10161
    30 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 123123
    Wait for bus
    123
    Beach Stn Ter
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artillery Ave - Village Hotel (14521)
    ID 14521
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Merlion
    Walk to
    Merlion
    Siloso Road
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion by bus and metro via 34, DOWNTOWN LINE and 123

To get from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion in Southwest, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 34 bus from Ptb1 Basement - Changi Airport Ter 1 (95029) station to Tampines Ave 2 - Tampines East Stn Exit C (76039) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNTOWN LINE metro and finally take the 123 bus from Clemenceau Ave - Opp Ue Sq (04329) station to Artillery Ave - Village Hotel (14521) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is SGD2.32.

93minSGD2.32
Bus - 3434
Metro - DOWNTOWN LINE
Bus - 123123
Walk to Merlion
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 2 - Tampines East Stn Exit C (76039)
    ID 76039
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Tampines East (DT33)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - DOWNTOWN LINE
    Wait for metro
    DOWNTOWN LINE
    ⑪ Bukit Panjang
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Fort Canning (DT20)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clemenceau Ave - Opp Ue Sq (04329)
    ID 04329
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 123123
    Wait for bus
    123
    Beach Stn Ter
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artillery Ave - Village Hotel (14521)
    ID 14521
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merlion
    Walk to
    Merlion
    Siloso Road
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion

The distance between Changi Airport Terminal 1, Southwest and Merlion, Southwest is approximately 30.61 km, which can typically be travelled in 72 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Southwest – 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, Southwest and the nearest public transport station is Public Stn B (T3).

Bus stations close to Changi Airport Terminal 1:

  • Ptb3 Basement - Changi Airport Ter 3 (95109)
  • Ptb2 Basement - Changi Airport Ter 2 (95129)
  • F Transit Gates (T2)

Public transport stations close to Merlion, Southwest

Merlion is located at Siloso Road, Southwest and the nearest public transport station is Bikini Bar.

Bus stations close to Merlion:

  • Bikini Bar
  • Gogreen Segway Eco Adventure
  • Beach Stn (Westbound)

Cable Car stations close to Merlion:

  • Imbiah Lookout Station
  • Sentosa Station
  • Merlion Station

Related Routes

Alternative route from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion by bus and metro via 34, DOWNTOWN LINE and 123

To get from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion in Southwest, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one metro line: take the 34 bus from Ptb1 Basement - Changi Airport Ter 1 (95029) station to Tampines Ave 2 - Tampines East Stn Exit C (76039) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNTOWN LINE metro and finally take the 123 bus from Clemenceau Ave - Opp Ue Sq (04329) station to Artillery Ave - Village Hotel (14521) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 33 min. The ride fare is SGD2.32.

93minSGD2.32
Bus - 3434
Metro - DOWNTOWN LINE
Bus - 123123
Walk to Merlion
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 2 - Tampines East Stn Exit C (76039)
    ID 76039
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Tampines East (DT33)
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - DOWNTOWN LINE
    Wait for metro
    DOWNTOWN LINE
    ⑪ Bukit Panjang
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Fort Canning (DT20)
    26 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Clemenceau Ave - Opp Ue Sq (04329)
    ID 04329
    160 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 123123
    Wait for bus
    123
    Beach Stn Ter
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Artillery Ave - Village Hotel (14521)
    ID 14521
    29 min
  • 10
    Walk to Merlion
    Walk to
    Merlion
    Siloso Road
    220 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Bus line EAST WEST LINE, Bus line EAST WEST LINE, Bus line 123.

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

    The alternative route takes 93 minutes, using Bus line 34, Bus line DOWNTOWN LINE, Bus line 123.

  • Is there a direct metro between Changi Airport Terminal 1 and Merlion?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 metro lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 12 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion?

    The EAST WEST LINE metro line goes from Changi Airport (CG2) station near Changi Airport Terminal 1 in Southeast to ② Tanah Merah (Changi Branch Line) station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till ② Tanah Merah (Changi Branch Line) station near Merlion in Southwest.

  • How long does it take to travel from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion by metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Changi Airport Terminal 1 in Southeast and Merlion in Southwest by metro and bus is about 1 hr 12 min.

  • Where do I get on the metro near Changi Airport Terminal 1 to get to Merlion?

    Get on the EAST WEST LINE metro from the Changi Airport (CG2) station near Changi Airport Terminal 1 in Southeast.

  • Where do I get off the metro when travelling between Changi Airport Terminal 1 and Merlion?

    Get off the metro at the ② Tanah Merah (Changi Branch Line) stop, which is closest to Merlion in Southwest.

  • How much is the total metro and bus fare from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion?

    The ride from Changi Airport Terminal 1 to Merlion costs SGD2.26.

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