Bus and MRT fare calculator

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Find your bus or MRT fare by distance from PTC's fare tables, card or cash, for adults and every concession group, with the fares from 26 Dec 2026 and the monthly pass break-even.

Frequently asked questions

How are bus and MRT fares calculated in Singapore?

By the total distance of your journey. You pay the same fare for the same distance whether you travel direct or transfer between buses and trains. A journey can have up to five transfers within two hours, with up to 45 minutes for each transfer between a bus and a train or between buses.

How much is an adult MRT fare?

By card, from S$1.28 for up to 3.2 km to S$2.57 for over 40.2 km, in force since 27 December 2025. From 26 December 2026 the range is S$1.40 to S$2.70.

When do fares go up?

On 26 December 2026, after PTC's Fare Review Exercise 2026. Adult card fares rise by 12 to 13 cents a trip, concession card fares for students, seniors and persons with disabilities by 5 cents, and cash fares by 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for concessions. Workfare concession card fares and monthly pass prices do not change.

Is it cheaper to tap in before 7.45am?

Yes, on the MRT and LRT. Tapping in before 7.45am on a weekday that is not a public holiday costs 50 cents less than the usual card fare, for every fare type.

Can I pay cash on the MRT?

No. PTC's tables have cash fares for buses only. On a bus, cash costs more than a card: an adult pays S$2.10 to S$3.20 in cash today, against S$1.28 to S$2.57 by card.

How much is a feeder bus ride?

Feeder buses charge one flat fare, the same as the up-to-3.2 km fare. For an adult that is S$1.28 by card or S$2.10 in cash today, rising to S$1.40 and S$2.30 on 26 December 2026.

Is a monthly pass worth it?

Multiply your fare by your trips a month and compare it with the pass. The adult pass is S$122, the senior and disability passes are S$55, the Workfare concession pass is S$92 and the secondary and polytechnic student pass is S$49. All cover unlimited basic bus and train rides.

Does this include express buses?

No. Express bus fares cost more than basic bus fares and have their own PTC table. This page covers MRT, LRT, basic trunk buses and feeder buses.

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