Transit Apps in Singapore

Public transportation apps, curated for travelers visiting Singapore.

Last updated: August 20267 sources

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What to know about Transit in Singapore

Singapore's MRT and public buses are the default way to move around.

Best Transit apps in Singapore (2026)

MyTransport.SGEssential

LTA's official companion for bus arrivals, nearby stops, rail information, crowding and transport disruption alerts.

Pro tip: Use it for live bus times and official alerts, but plan the whole route in Google Maps or Citymapper and check station displays during an outage.

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SimplyGo

The official fare and travel-card app, useful in Guest Mode even though visitors do not need it to tap a bank card.

Pro tip: Foreign numbers cannot create a full account. Use Guest Mode for planning and fare tools, and tap your bank card directly without linking it.

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Citymapper

A polished Singapore transit planner with MRT, bus, walking options, station exits and an offline rail map.

Pro tip: Use it as a route comparison, not an authority during disruption. Confirm major changes in MyTransport.SG or on station displays.

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A visitor does not need to buy a card or create a SimplyGo account: tap an eligible foreign contactless American Express, Mastercard or Visa directly at the gate or bus reader. Foreign Mastercard and Visa cards incur a S$0.60 administration fee per day of use. Always tap in and out with the same physical card or the same phone or watch, remove it from the wallet to prevent card clash, and use one payment device per passenger. The physical card and its mobile-wallet version are different tokens.

SimplyGo is optional. Full registration requires a Singapore mobile number, but Guest Mode provides a fare calculator, journey planner, card scan, locations and travel guide. MyTransport.SG is the official source for nearby bus arrivals, rail and road alerts, station information and crowding. Google Maps or Citymapper usually gives a clearer end-to-end route, so use the official app as a live-status companion rather than the only planner.

A July 2026 bus-arrival outage showed that any feed can fail; check station displays, bus-stop displays or a second app when a prediction looks implausible. A S$10 SimplyGo EZ-Link card includes S$5 stored value and a non-refundable S$5 card cost. The Singapore Tourist Pass currently costs S$17 for one day, S$24 for two, S$29 for three, S$37 for four or S$45 for five days, and excludes premium services. Compare that fixed price with ordinary distance fares before buying.

Trains do not run all night, and large events or maintenance can change service, so check official alerts and keep a licensed taxi or ride-hail fallback.