A Guide to Singapore Tourist Pass

Despite being a small country, Singapore has one of the best transportation systems in Southeast Asia. However, it is also one of the most expensive. Hence, that sometimes poses a challenge to those budget backpackers who target to visit multiple areas of the country in a short period of time.

A Guide to Singapore Tourist Pass


 For those travelers who are planning to extensively use Singapore's train and bus system for 3 days or less, here's a wallet-friendly and worry-free trip for you... Avail of the Singapore Tourist Pass!

Singapore Tourist Pass

The pass allows you to visit all those terminals

 The Singapore Tourist Pass is a special EZ-link card that offers unlimited rides on Singapore's trains and buses except for the Sentosa Express, RWS8, Fast Forward, Night Rider, Nite Owl buses, and buses to Johore.

One for me, one for my wife, and one for Ella

 There are three types of passes that you can choose from depending on the number of days of your planned tours. These passes are as follows:

 1-Day Pass which costs SGD 10 + SGD 10 rental deposit*
2-Day Pass which costs SGD 16 + SGD 10 rental deposit*
3-Day Pass which costs SGD 20 + SGD 10 rental deposit*

 * The SGD 10 rental deposit is refundable if you return the card within 5 days after the day of purchase.

 You can avail of these passes in these PLACES...

 You can refund your rental deposit in these PLACES... (Be mindful of the opening time though)
Yey! Ella's still free!

Keep in mind though that children 4 years and below are free of bus and train fare. An EZ-card will still be given to your child once you avail of the Singapore Tourist Pass. It is valid for 5 years and does not need to be reloaded. It is also a perfect souvenir from your trip.

Ella's first ride on a Singaporean train

Ella enjoying her first SG train ride

 The Singapore Tourist Pass was very helpful to me and my wife during our 2017 Singapore - Malaysia tour. Since we have our 4-year-old daughter with us, having the pass means we can skip the ticketing booth lines, calculating and budgeting the available balance in the prepaid EZ-link card, and of course the hassle of bringing out money.

Ella enjoyed the double-decker bus. You would too...

 It is best that you bring an ID lace with you so that you can safely store and easily access your Singapore Tourist Pass during your trips. Overall, I highly suggest that you avail the 3-day tourist pass if you are staying in SG for that duration of time. It is really perfect for a hassle-free adventure.
Location: Singapore

Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 11, 2019 at 12:34 AM

    Thanks for sharing this wonderful guide.

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  2. Coffee Chaos and GigglesJune 11, 2019 at 3:13 AM

    Love to travel there sometime!

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  3. UnknownJune 11, 2019 at 9:04 AM

    OMG I am so jelly of your trips! I feel like I was there at Singapore! Love your posts!
    www.everydaylivinghacks.com

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  4. KellyJune 11, 2019 at 9:30 AM

    I hope to be able to go here one day!

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  5. Ivan | Daddy Blogger PHJune 11, 2019 at 10:06 PM

    Lovely experience. Singapore is such a beautiful first world country.

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  6. RudyJune 11, 2019 at 10:09 PM

    visiting Singapore would be so exciting. Ella looks so excited to be on the train. what a fantastic adventure!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 21, 2019 at 7:28 AM

      Yes she was Rudy. She enjoyed the double decker bus too! =)

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  7. SophieJune 11, 2019 at 10:57 PM

    Ella is so pretty, and such an informative post for travelers. These little things are really helpful when traveling abroad.

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  8. MayszJune 12, 2019 at 4:19 PM

    I have plan to go in Singapore next year Thanks for sharing this wonderful tips that I can in the future :)

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 21, 2019 at 7:29 AM

      That's great to hear. Now with this card, you won't be scared to get lost in SG.

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  9. Sanjota PurohitJune 13, 2019 at 4:27 AM

    So with this pass we can roam around the city. Cool!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 14, 2019 at 9:07 AM

      Yup! Unlimited ride to all city buses and trains in Singapore.

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  10. honeybunnytweeJune 13, 2019 at 11:27 AM

    I have a bad sense of direction and like to familiarize myself with transportation systems of the places I travel. I appreciate the information

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  11. Blair VillanuevaJune 13, 2019 at 12:53 PM

    First, your little angel looks adorable! Second, why I haven't realized there is Singapore Tourist Pass?!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 14, 2019 at 9:09 AM

      Thanks Blair! She got her looks from her mom. =P
      You should avail of the SG Tourist Pass when you visit SG next time.

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  12. NadtjaJune 13, 2019 at 6:35 PM

    Wow! It's very interesting that they offer tourist pass. Might be a good idea also to explore in PH

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 14, 2019 at 9:11 AM

      This is makes travelling around SG convenient. I do hope we have one for the Philippines.

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  13. Stephanie StebbinsJune 13, 2019 at 11:25 PM

    That is awesome. I would love to visit Singapore!

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  14. AnonymousJune 14, 2019 at 9:20 AM

    Thanks for sharing the pictures are so cute lol i hope that one day I could visit Singapore

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  15. Pooja SharmaJune 15, 2019 at 2:13 AM

    This is great guide and tips! Singapore is a great place to travel

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  16. LaithanJune 18, 2019 at 2:59 AM

    Great pictures of Singapore! The tourist pass is a good idea. I would be using it constantly just to get my money's worth!

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    1. Neil Alvin NicerioJune 21, 2019 at 7:30 AM

      Well that's its purpose. =) Extensive travel around SG without the fear of draining your budget.

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